Hi Tim, Happy new year! Thank you for the comprehensive breakdown. You've unburdened us with this guidance. Sorry for the late response---for some reason I couldn't find my way back to this thread seamlessly.Thankful, Hellene
Research questionsHi Anna, Can you give an example or examples of what you mean, and perhaps in that way we can provide a better response? Thanks! David
Criteria (last exam in 2026)Hi Tim and David, First of all, thank you for this breakdown! Very helpful! I just had a question: On the subject guide, it states a Category 3 EE is a textual analysis of how language, culture, and/or context influence...
Criteria (last exam in 2026)Hi Gabriela, They are allowed in the IO and the HLE. Paper 1 is unseen and so students (at this point) will not be getting a film as it is a paper and pen exam as it currently stands. Paper 2 is based on two literary works and so...
Extended Essay (2027): What's New? First Submissions 2027Hi Robb, It's not a problem, per se, but it is also not a requirement to have any sources beyond the primary work/body of work. Making sure it's not a sociology or psychology or anthropology paper may be needed (or not). You know the student,...
Higher level essayHi Tim and David, I just started a feedback session with a student who submitted an HL Essay with 11 sources in the Works Cited. Is that a problem?
Higher level essayHi, I am completely new to the IBDP English A and my students like films (as every student:-)). I have been searching the internet and the new Guide for more info on using film for IO, Paper 1, Paper 2, EE or HL, especially the cinematography elements...
Extended Essay (2027): What's New? First Submissions 2027Dear Tim, Thank you! Warm regards, Devika.
What are global issues?Hi Devika, Yes, this is possible! Best, Tim
What are global issues?
Gabriela
Dear Tim, thank you for your reply. This is great. I will let my students know they are free to dive into the film in their HLEs or IOs. I am supervising two students for EE, and they both decided to work with books. One is
Extended Essay (2027): What's New? First Submissions 2027