Hello Clara. Thanks for the question. Looks like you've done good work with your student. I think the question can work, but I would suggest taking "Woke" and "Anti-Woke" out of it. There are two reasons for that: first, the...
The Extended EssayHi! I'd appreciate some feedback on the following research question (2026). My student's main challenge has been scope and focus. His initial idea was far too ambitious, and completely unrealistic for an EE. After guiding him through...
The Extended EssayHi Fiona, Thanks for your question. The word count would start at "Finished it last night". Students can write comments that are not a single comment, but rather multiple. Second, the "in response to something else" is the original article...
Social media sampleI have 2 questions regarding this text type and the sample provided. First, when calculating the word count, where should it begin? Do we start counting from “Finished it last night…” and continue for approximately 600 words, ensuring there...
Social media sampleHi Gabriela, I am the one on comments this week! I hope it's ok that I answer your question. For the 2A and 2B they should be targeted to a country or region of the Anglophone world. Is the student focusing on the United States, and is...
The Extended EssayHi Susan, Thanks for your response, that helps clear things up - much appreciated.
Writing criteria, unpackedDear Mark, I have a student for this May 2026 assessment. This is her research question: How has Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty” evolved between 2004 and 2025 to continue being effective in raising awareness of the adverse effects of the beauty...
The Extended EssayHi Michael, Thanks for your question. Many teachers share this question. According to the HL May 2025 subject report for time zone 1 on page 19 it states: "Language• Idiomatic language can greatly enhance the impact when used correctly,...
Writing criteria, unpackedThanks for this, but I am still unsure about the "(purposeful) use of idiomatic expressions" for Paper 1 responses. The way the rubric is worded leads me to believe that unless the response includes some idiomatic language, purposeful or otherwise...
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Hi Mark! Thanks for your reply! It's very helpful! Kind regards, Clara
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