English portion of IB Testing?

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<p>what exactly is in the english portion of IB Testing? I am certain there will be a read a paragraph than answer questions section. Is there a synonym section? Is there a writing section? Maybe a grammar section?</p>

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<p>IB English…</p>

<p>It’s all pretty much analyzing literature. I have my assessment outline in my bag that I don’t feel like pulling out.</p>

<p>It’s all writing btw.</p>

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<p>really? So the entire english portion of the test is like you read a passage then write about what the question asks about it?</p>

<p>What are the questions like? Do they require like 3 sentences of writing per question or is the question topic broad enough that it requires you to write like couple paragraphs worth?</p>

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<p>It depends on the markscheme for the question. Higher marks mean they expect a lengthier response. And I believe paper 1 of the exam is of literature you’ve read, and paper 2 of the exam is a random piece you have to analyze and write a commentary on.</p>

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<p>Thanks MIThope. Further information would be great. If anybody has more info or maybe even a sample question lying around that you can divulge on, that would be great.</p>

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<p>From what I’ve heard for HL english:</p>

<p>Paper 1 you get to choose between a passage of prose or a poem to write a commentary analyzing, you get two hours
Paper 2 you write to a prompt based on the works you have read in class. I think you get to choose from a list of prompts. Again, 2 hrs</p>

<p>The rest of your final test grade is based on the World Literature papers and the oral assessments. And I may have paper 1 and 2 backwards but I’m pretty sure I don’t. If you want more details on the internal assessments let me know, I’ve done one of the World Lits and the IOP, and I’m currently preparing for the other two :)</p>

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<p>This gives an outline of the examination</p>

<p><a href=“IB Group 1 subjects - Wikipedia”>IB Group 1 subjects - Wikipedia;

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<p>Also… check out freeexampapers.com, and go to the IB Exams, and find an IB english HL exam.</p>

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<p>thank you sirs. i will check that out</p>