IB English Papers

In this article, Graham, an IB experienced teacher, outlines the key aspects of the IB Extended Essay. This article is a part of our on going series outlining and explaining key elements of the IB course and how to best prepare for it. To find out more about the extended essay, read on!

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In this blog, Francesca, an experienced IB teacher, shows us that full marks in Paper 2 are achievable if we understand the mark criteria.

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‘To be or not to be: that is the question.’  (Hamlet, III:i, 1) Every year, thousands of students sit down to analyse Hamlet’s famous soliloquy, which begs another question: is it still possible to say anything new about Shakespeare? If so, where and how does one begin? Read on for answers and five tips to become a successful Shakespeare scholar.

AuthorMichaelRead5 minutes

The Paper 1 Commentary requires a unique set of essay writing skills, particularly given the tight time constraints. Read Tim's top tips to ensure that you are adhering to the strict criteria. Many of these have been compiled from previous marking experience!

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