TTC Terms

Readers, Writers, and Texts (AOE)

learn about authors choices and the ways that meaning is created. they are all linked together

Time and Space (AOE)

Cultural/historical Context, When and Where, background of the author, etc.

Intertextuality and Connecting Texts (AOE)

Characteristics unique to the text, similarities/differences when compared to another text, critical lens from one text shapes the lens of another, etc

identity (CUT)

The Author's identity, multiple identified perspectives contribute to textual understanding, how your personal identity affects your analysis, etc.

Culture (CUT)

the text's relation to the beliefs and values of the culture it was written in, how does personal culture enable you to make connections with the author, similarities and differences, etc.

Creativity (CUT)

your imagination aiding in understanding of the text, how the author immerses you in the text, etc.

Communication (CUT)

how does the text communicate the author's purpose, who are they trying to communicate with, is the communication hindered by needed context or prior understanding?, etc.

Perspective (CUT)

perspectives represented, their impact on the interpretation of the text, the author's viewpoint, the time period's effect on the author's perspective, etc.

Transformation (CUT)

inspiring others to action, the way the text personally transforms the reader, how does the text affect and change reality, etc.

Representation (CUT)

the way the text relates to reality, limited versus diverse representation, apparent social issues represented or glossed over, global representation, etc.

Culture, Identity, and Community (GI)

Students might focus on the way in which texts explore aspects of family, class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender and sexuality, and the way these impact on individuals and societies. They might also focus on issues concerning migration, colonialism and nationalism.

Beliefs, Values, and Education (GI)

Students might focus on the way in which texts explore the beliefs and values nurtured in particular societies and the ways they shape individuals, communities and educational systems. They might also explore the tensions that arise when there are conflicts of beliefs and values, and ethics.

Politics, Power, and Justice (GI)

Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore aspects of rights and responsibilities, the workings and structures of governments and institutions. They might also investigate hierarchies of power, the distribution of wealth and resources, the limits of justice and the law, equality and inequality, human rights and peace and conflict.

Art, Creativity, and Imagination (GI)

Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore aspects of aesthetic inspiration, creation, craft, and beauty. They might also focus on the shaping and challenging of perceptions through art, and the function, value and effects of art in society.

Science, Technology, and the Environment (GI)

Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore the relationship between humans and the environment and the implications of technology and media for society. They might also consider the idea of scientific development and progress.