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What books do you study for IB English?
Ib English Books
- Hamlet (Paperback) William Shakespeare.
- A Streetcar Named Desire (Paperback) Tennessee Williams.
- A Doll’s House (Paperback) Henrik Ibsen.
- The Great Gatsby (Paperback) F.
- Macbeth (Paperback)
- The Metamorphosis (Paperback)
- Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis, #1)
- Waiting for Godot (Paperback)
How can I improve my English in IB?
Learn how to analyse–properly. IB English is heavily analysis-oriented. The better your analysis, the higher your grade. Without techniques-based analysis, the best you can hope for is a 4 in SL (or a 3 in HL). IB-style analysis is a bit different from most other curriculums.
What are the IB English exams?
The IB English exams are essay based tests that require you to either a) analyze texts provided on the exam, or b) write analytical essays based on the books, poems, and other literature you’ve studied throughout the semester.
What books are read in IB literature?
Here are the top ten most commonly read works, across all genres in all IB World Schools
- Hamlet, William Shakespeare.
- The Great Gatsby, F.
- A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams.
- Macbeth, William Shakespeare.
- Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller.
- Othello, William Shakespeare.
- Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe.
What is the IB English exam like?
The IB English exams consists of two papers; Paper 1 focuses on language, while Paper 2 is focused on literature. In Paper 1, you’ll be asked to analyse an unseen piece of text – it could be anything from an advertisement to a newspaper article – focusing on aspects such as style, purpose and audience.
What percentage is a 7 in IB English?
Each of the IB subjects is graded on a 1-7 scale….Reporting IB Grades.
| IB Grade | Converted Percentage Grade |
|---|---|
| 7 | 99-100 |
| 6 | 92-98 |
| 5 | 84-91 |
| 4 | 77-83 |
Is IB difficult?
The IB is considerably harder than A-levels. In the IB, students must study six subjects plus extras whereas with A-levels students study three subjects. With so much workload, it is no surprise that many students taking the IB end up with relatively low grades (24-30 points).
What is the IB English exam?
What is IB English language and literature?
The language A: language and literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary forms and non literary text-types. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively.
What are some books shelved as IB-English?
Books shelved as ib-english: Hamlet by William Shakespeare, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Waiting for G…
What is the IB English a study guide?
This study guide is for IB English A students (students in IB English A: literature SL/HL, IB English A: language and literature SL/HL, or IB English literature and performance SL) who are looking for additional guidance on writing their commentaries or essays.
Can I read a novel the week before the IB exam?
Reading several novels the week before the IB exam won’t be much help. You need to have time and let the material sink in over the course of the class, so you’re able to remember it easily on the day of the IB exam. What’s Next? Want some more study materials for IB English?
How do I choose a book for a class?
In the end, choosing a book for a class depends on the nature and personality of the class, on your own interests and tastes, and on what you wish to teach. The following list simply presents a wide range of possibilities, so – rummage around… ! The first, obvious category is ‘Classics’.