IB English Paper 2 Process Overview

Introduction

• Presented by Andrew and Dave from IB English Guys.
• Part of a series on the entire Paper 2 process.
• Offers insights into their Paper 2 study guide.
• Aimed at being helpful for students and teachers.
• Whole school resources available for various IB English components.

Whole School Resources

• Compilation of resources for Paper 1, Paper 2, Individual Oral, and Higher-Level Essay.
• Step-by-step guidance for the entire process.
• "We go, you go" methodology: explains a process, then students practice.
• Provides many models to follow.

Understanding Paper 2

General Requirements

• Comparative Essay: Analyzing two literary works.
• Demonstrating deep knowledge of content and form.
• Same task for SL and HL, Lit and Lang Lit.
• 1 hour and 45 minutes time limit.

Questions

• Four general questions provided; choose one to answer.
• Questions are broad to accommodate diverse texts studied globally.
• Practice with various questions recommended.

Assessment Criteria

Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding

• Show deep understanding through text references and discussions of subtleties.
• Compare content across texts relative to the question.

Criterion B: Analysis and Evaluation

• Focus on authorial choices, stylistic features, and their impact on meaning.
• Consider genre-specific features (e.g., stage directions in drama, meter in poetry).
• Compare, contrast, and evaluate authorial choices.
• 10-point criterion often challenging for students.

Criterion C: Focus and Organization

• Maintain focus on the question throughout.
• Use language and synonyms from the question.
• Strong argument with clear topic sentences.

Criterion D: Language

• Maintain academic register and use precise language.
• Practice enhances vocabulary and expression.

Homework Assignment

• Read "A Family Supper" by Kazuo Ishiguro.
• Short story by a Japanese writer with a unique perspective.
• Essential to prepare for the next video in the series.

Conclusion

• Next video will further explore "A Family Supper."
• Encouragement to practice and good luck with Paper 2.