Hi Cakir, There is no "penalty" but the IB examiners are instructed not to read past the word count. Anything after the word count won't be considered for the mark. Thanks for the question! Warm regards, Susan
Writing criteria, unpackedVery much, thanks.
Exam list of text typesThank you very much for the clarification.
Opinion ColumnTop tips, Susan! Students often find the literary text the most challenging. I encourage them to spend the first five minutes reading only this text and then begin the exam with those questions. This allows them to tackle the most demanding section...
Classic P2 errorsI have a problem about the proper Category for Language B essay; 1) one student analyses two Agatha Christie's characters' behaviour and language/speech patterns 2) one student analyses lyrics of a band (methaphors and irony and...
Extended Essay 2018Hello, Thank you for the "wealth" of information in the comments I've read. And, for the questions asked. I am grateful for this platform. I have a question, too. One of my "new" students wants to do an EE on the following research...
The Extended EssayHello, Is there a penalty for exceeding the word range? Say, 530 words for SL, 650 words for HL. Thank you,
Writing criteria, unpackedHi Anna, It's always tricky sometimes trying to interpret the mark schemes. This is my best attempt from the one below from November 2020 Paper 1 - SL: Letter• clear identification of recipient (by name, address or role/title...
Opinion ColumnHi Raieda, Great question. I go back to what the amazing primary school teachers do. They tell students to make predictions for what they will read. The Paper 2 readings always include images. Based on the images, text features, and publication...
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Site authorHi Hettie, Thanks for this question. I was with you until the "visual color palettes", this makes it seem more like a film EE. The student could do an interdisciplinary EE with film. For English B, the focus should be on the language...
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