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FOR HL STUDENTS, PAPER 2 IS 1HR 45MINS AND IS WORTH 25% OF YOUR FINAL IB GRADE
FOR HL STUDENTS, PAPER 2 IS 1HR 45MINS AND IS WORTH 25% OF YOUR FINAL IB GRADE
The paper comprises four questions of a general nature. In response to one question you will write a comparative essay based on two literary works studied in the course. You will choose which two literary texts to use in this assessment, however your teacher will introduce 2-3 best suited texts during your Year 13 studies. Although you can use any texts from your Year 12 and 13 studies, you must not write on a text used in a previous assessment (IO or HL essay) in this examination.
Attention should be paid to the relevance of the argument to the question chosen and to the appropriateness of the works selected by the student to address the question. You are expected to make detailed references to the works in your answer but are not required to include quotations (although they can be helpful). You will not be allowed to bring your texts to the exam.
Questions and assessment rubrics are the same for HL and SL.
The maximum mark for paper 2 is 30 marks.
Week 2
Week 2
L/O: To gain a better understanding of the Paper 2 exam, expectations and marking criteria
Thursday, Jan.25
HW: Watch the IB guidance video 18:51- 29:15. Take notes on each criterion using this sheet
preparing_students_for_paper_2.mp4 (720p).mp4
5 star writing care of Lily's Year 2 class!
All but one of these are on our "areas for improvement list" in Year 13!!
😵💫😵💫Some things never change! 😵💫😵💫
Writing Checklist Yr 2 - Large.pdfWeek 3
Week 3
L/O: Exploring how to construct strong thesis statements for paper 2
L/O: To consider the strengths and weaknesses of both the block and alternating method
Monday, Jan. 29 (double)
Discussion about in-class formative
Review HW on Criteria
Discussion about unpacking questions exercise
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Thursday, Feb.1
Structural approaches
Outline/planning for each approach
Paper 2 grade boundaries from last year. Keep in mind these can change from year to year.
Week 6
Week 6
L/O: To work on breaking down our Paper 2 texts as a collective in order to create a base overview of each text for study and review.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Breaking down our Paper 2 texts
Here are 4 samples with colour-coded breakdowns and examiner comments :)
Sample 1 - Rituals - Streetcar Named Desire, A Doll's House
Sample 2 - Morality and Ethics - The Things They Carried, The Road
Sample 3 - Individual Weakness - Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Death and the Maiden
Sample 4 - Trapped - Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Death and the Maiden
Week 7
Week 7
L/O: To review past Paper 2 questions and apply our knowledge in the creation of some paper outlines
Monday, Feb. 26
Looking at some past Paper 2 questions
HW: Watch the "writing introduction and Writing conclusions" video posted below. Jot down top 5 takeaways from both of these videos.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
10:10 - earthquake drill :(
Thursday, Feb.29
PAPER 1 MOCK!! Good Luck!!!
in-class brainstorming on Paper 2 texts
in-class brainstorming on Paper 2 texts
[Untitled].pdf[Untitled].pdfStudent samples
Student samples
These links are to folders of sample student Paper 2 responses and feedback from examiners. They come from various sources such as InThinking, the IB and The IB English Guys.
useful overviews of key authorial choices, stylistic features
useful overviews of key authorial choices, stylistic features
These slide decks were originally created for students who are exploring unseen literature passages.
There are, however, useful points that you can use to inform your discussion of various stylistic devices and authorial choices in your Paper 2 essays. Take a look through them -especially the "setting" and "characterization" PPTs - to help you discuss these elements in your Paper 2.
IB English Guys - These videos are great for review and to help with approaches to Paper 2
IB English Guys - These videos are great for review and to help with approaches to Paper 2
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