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paper 2 will take place thursday, may 4th, 2023 in the pm session (2pm)
for hl students, Paper 2 is 1hr 45mins and is worth 25% of your final IB grade
paper 2 will take place thursday, may 4th, 2023 in the pm session (2pm)
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.
Term 3 -Week 4
Term 3 -Week 4
L/O: To gain a better understanding of the Paper 2 exam, expectations and marking criteria
L/O: To consider different structural approaches to the Paper 2 - alternating and block methods
L/O: To practice our outlining skills and consider approaches to various sample questions through outlining
Monday, Feb. 6
HW: Watch the IB guidance video 18:51- 29:15. Take notes on each criterion using this sheet
Tuesday, Feb.7
review HW on assessment criteria
Structural approaches - block method vs. alternating method.
How to use your time appropriately
Guidance on outlines
Writing an outline - group work (25mins max)
Thursday, Feb. 10
Reviewing outlines
Writing a BP in class
HW: create an individual outline for the 2 Paper 2 questions on this sheet.
preparing_students_for_paper_2.mp4 (720p).mp4L/O: To continue to consider how we would approach various questions through outlining and discussion
Thursday, Feb. 16
Review of Paper 1 colour coded feedback
Choose your own adventure:
-Paper 2 - question breakdown?
-Paper 2 charting ideas for compare/contrast?
L/O: To review how to construct an strong thesis statement for a Paper 2
L/O: To review the importance of linking topic statements to thesis statements
Term Break Revision
Term Break Revision
The best way to revise for Paper 2 is to make sure you know your texts well. You can also study for this exam by reviewing samples and thinking about how to structure your response.
L/O: To further consider connections between our Paper 2 texts through unpacking past exam questions
Tuesday, April 4
looking at similarities and differences - Venn Diagram activity
Thursday, April 5
Writing thesis statements, topic sentences for 4 different questions - Jamboard
L/O: To explore past Paper 2 samples and assessing them using the Paper 2 assessment rubric.
L/O: To practice out Paper 2 writing skills through a practice writing exercise.
Monday, April 10
Unpacking some Paper 2 Questions
Choose one as a group and write a class essay!!
HW: Review your Paper 2 connections chart and any other resources you have found helpful for Paper 2. You will write an in-class practice tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 11
Paper 2 practice writing!
Questions and paper will be waiting for you
Please complete your paper in 1hr 45mins
HW: Read the three samples linked on the left. Use the Paper 2 rubric to assess them. Make a note for each criteria justifying your mark
Thursday, April 13
The great Paper 2 marking debate!
Discuss your findings on the Paper 2s that you marked for HW
LOOM of this week's instructions
Homework for Thursday, April 13th
Student samples (from the IB)
DO NOT LOOK AT THE MARKS UNTIL YOU HAVE DEBATED YOUR IDEAS IN CLASS.
CHEATING RUINS THE 'FUN' OF THE ACTIVITY.
L/O: To review group out final Paper 2 planning activity and consider common strengths and areas of focus from our final Paper 2 practise.
Monday, April 17
Review April 10 planning document
Major strengths and weaknesses from practice
Characterization - how do we talk about it?
The videos below give you a quick overview of some key ideas and approaches for Paper 2
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