Thank you David.
Individual oralThanks David. That is most helpful. I will pass on the message to my students.
CriteriaHi Rebecca, The individual who suggests that direct citation is not required is quite correct. I would disagree - this is my view - that it is 'detrimental' (assuming this is what was said). I would agree that paraphrase can be 'sufficient'...
CriteriaHi Coralie, Song lyrics should always be regarded as a literary text type. You would require a collection of song lyrics (from the same writer/artist) to construct a literary work. Kind regards, David
Individual oralA colleague has just come back from a PD, I think run by the IB, and was told by the leader that no textual evidence by way of direct citation was required for Paper 2. My colleague reported back that the leader was very explicit in maintaining that...
CriteriaGood morning Tim and David, Would song lyrics count as a non-literary text? I'm assuming this would need to be a BOW? Thank you, Coralie
Individual oralThank you so much Tim!
Extended Essay (2027)Hi Dorothy, Big picture, I think both RQs are fine. They aren't perfect, and your comments/concerns are absolutely valid! Share them with the students! Also, I don't think the RQs need to be exact; instead, they need to be...
Extended Essay (2027)Hi Tim and David, Happy New Year! Following your advice, I gave feedback to my students and the following is what they've come up with: 1) How do Joseph Conrad and Tayeb Salih employ the contrasting narrative perspectives...
Extended Essay (2027)
Devika
Dear David & Tim, Happy New Year! Hope you are doing well! A query regarding the choice of a Film to pair with "The Kite Runner": Is it possible to use the film " Breadwinner" - an animated drama film ? In...
What are global issues?