How do you write a IB literature Paper 1?

How do you write a IB literature Paper 1?

An IB English Paper 1 commentary boils down to 3 separate parts:

  1. An introduction: contains a thesis and an outline of your points.
  2. A body: contains your points.
  3. A conclusion: wraps up the essay.
  4. SL only: Guiding questions.

How do you conclude a paper 1?

Conclusion outline

  1. Topic sentence. Fresh rephrasing of thesis statement.
  2. Supporting sentences. Summarize or wrap up the main points in the body of the essay. Explain how ideas fit together.
  3. Closing sentence. Final words. Connects back to the introduction. Provides a sense of closure.

How many words should a paper 1 have?

The new Paper 1 is a writing exam worth 25% of the final course grade. Students are asked to write a response to one of three prompts, selecting one of three types of texts. Standard level student responses should be between 250-400 words and higher level responses should be between 450-600 words.

What is the IB resources project?

The goal of ibresources.org is to showcase the top online resources that have helped IB students learn, study and revise for their IB exams. The results are continually updated to give new and current IB students an updated analysis of the resources available. All copyrighted materials belong to their respective copyright owners.

What is the difference between SL and HL GCSE literature?

It is entirely unseen, which means that in theory – unless you’re very lucky – you haven’t read the texts before. The main difference is this: SL students choose ONE p assage to write about and spend 1 hour 15 minutes on this. HL students write about TWO passages and spend 2 hours and 15 minutes equally divided between both.

What are the best resources for IB students?

ibresources.org is a student-led initiative to list and rank the top online resources and websites for International Baccalaureate (IB) students. The IB is a rigorous curriculum, where students strive to be 21st century learners.

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