I agree with Eddie that the language from the guide very clearly points toward students choosing any text/work studied in class over the course of the two years. I am seeking further reassurance that Paper 2 must be based on literary works. The...
AssessmentHi Silke, Let's see if I can help. For the HLE, students must use what has been taught in class. They can't choose whatever they want. In that regard, you are not denying them a choice, but rather saying the work must be from...
Higher level essayHello Tim, thank you for your reply. So my odd feeling about the game soundtrack was justified. However, I am now a bit puzzled about music again. I know that if students only look at the lyrics, it is counted as literary,...
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Paper 2Hi Jacob, Just a quick note to say the book is on a colleague's desk at work and I'm now at home for the weekend. I'll get back to you on Monday! Best, Tim
Extended Essay (2027): What's New? First Submissions 2027Hi Silke, I don't see an issue for the films provided they have been translated into English (which I think they have). Students use films all the time for the HLE and they are a non-literary body of work. The soundtrack of a computer...
Higher level essayHi Tommy, It is housed on the student facing side of the site. You can find it here: https://thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/30270/criteria Best, Tim
AssessmentHi Jeremy, We have a ton. You'll find them on the left hand scroll bar under "Paper 1 Sample Work": https://thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/28598/p1-sample-work...
Paper 1 Practice ExamsHi Jeremy, We have a ton. You'll find them on the left hand scroll bar under "Paper 1 Sample Work": https://thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/28598/p1-sample-work...
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Site authorHi Jane, Thanks for seeking clarification. The IB has not always been clear in how they name things and I can understand the frustration. I share them! But the guide does tell us that Paper 2 is based on two literary works....
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