DP essentials
Sample Essays (pre-2018)
All of these Extended Essays were written before 2018. The EE guide changed for first examinations in 2018. The Extended Essays housed here (pre-2018) were written under "old" requirements. These EEs...
Blog
Paper 2 Resources - Quick Links to What's on the Site Free
May 2023 will be the first Paper 2 examination in the revamped Language and Literature course after the Covid-19 disruptions in the 2021 and 2022 exams. We want to take this opportunity in this blog...
eBook
A Language for Discussing Graphic Novels
Are you studying a graphic novel in your Language and Literature course? Persepolis, Maus, and Watchmen are a few of the popular texts in this genre. Before you discuss these literary works, it helps...
Resources
The old course
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Review/revision
Step 3: Create an unofficial outline
Now that you know what you are going to talk about (step 1) and you have all the raw materials you need to do the talking (step 2), it's time to create an outline. This step forces you to get closer...
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Getting Started: Teachers Free
In this week’s update, you’ll notice that we’ve slightly redesigned the site. We’ve added a new top-level heading to align with the other InThinking websites. And in a few weeks, we’ll add another one...
Assessment
Preparing for Paper 2
There are a variety of ways in which you can prepare for your Paper 2. The following list is not exhaustive and your teacher may give you additional guidance on how to prepare for Paper 2. How to Prepare...
Review/revision
How do I prepare for my Paper 2 exam?
There are a variety of ways in which you can prepare for your Paper 2. The following list is not exhaustive and your teacher may give you additional guidance on how to prepare for Paper 2. How to Prepare...
Assessment
Paper 2: Writing Effective Introductory Paragraphs
I have read thousands of essays written by high school and undergraduate students. And, I have written a few essays myself. Of those that I have read, I have witnessed the sacred and the profane, the...
Assessment
Unpacking questions
As Paper 2 presents four unseen questions, you will want to become good at understanding and 'unpacking' exam questions. The term 'to unpack' is used here because it suggests that essay questions, like...