Module 6: IB Assessment Preparation and Internal Assessments
This module focuses on preparing students for the various components of the IB assessments in English Language and Literature. It covers the Individual Oral (IO), Paper 1 (Commentary), Paper 2 (Comparative Essay), and the Higher Level Essay, providing in-depth strategies, assessment criteria, and practice opportunities to cultivate students’ analytical skills, coherent argumentation, and effective presentation techniques.
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What we have learnt
- Students must master the requirements and criteria for the Individual Oral, including knowledge, analysis, organization, and language.
- Effective time management is crucial for success in the Individual Oral and written assessments, allowing students to structure their analyses within the allotted time.
- Engaging in regular practice and receiving detailed feedback is essential for improvement and confidence in performing under assessment conditions.
Key Concepts
- -- Individual Oral (IO)
- A pivotal internal assessment where students analyze a global issue as presented in one literary and one non-literary text.
- -- Paper 1
- An external assessment that requires students to analyze an unseen passage, focusing on both literary and non-literary elements.
- -- Comparative Essay (Paper 2)
- An external assessment where students compare and contrast two or more literary works, developing analytical arguments based on selected prompts.
- -- Higher Level Essay
- An independent research essay allowing students to explore a literary or linguistic topic in depth, demonstrating critical engagement and original argumentation.
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