IB DP Language B Strategies to succeed at

IB DP Language B Strategies to succeed at the externally assessed papers: P 1 and P 2

Outline • Paper 1 – Test and time allocation – Exam skills – Question types and rubrics • Paper 2 – Writing in Text Types – Assessment Criteria – HL Reasoned Argument Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib

Paper 1: Receptive Skills • • • Reading comprehension 1 hr 30 mins 25% of the final mark Copy and Paste Students ability to recognize the written features of the texts: Vocabulary, Grammar and Sentence Structure Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib

Texts and Time Allocation • SL has 4 texts and 45 questions: 1 hr 30 mins SL TIME GUIDE 5 MINUTES READING TIME Text A 10 mins Text B 20 mins Text C 30 mins Text D 20 mins Checking 10 mins 1 hr 30 mins Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib

Texts and Time Allocation • HL has 5 texts and 60 questions: 1 hr 30 mins HL TIME GUIDE 5 MINUTES READING TIME Text A 10 mins Text B 15 mins Text C 20 mins Text D 20 mins Text E 15 mins Checking 10 mins 1 hr 30 mins Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib

Exam Skills • Skimming Read quickly to understand the overall message What is the main idea in the text? What is the aim or purpose of the text? How does the writer achieve this aim or purpose? • Scanning Involves reading selectively to find specific information. Comprehension Questions: you are asked to produce specific answers - who said what, which words have similar meanings, or what happened at a specific point. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu. Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Exam Skills • Text handling exercises: – What is the writer trying to communicate to the audience? – Familiarity with the written features • True or False? – Only fully true statements are required; half-truths do not count. – Do not jump to conclusions simply because you are familiar with the subject matter; you base your choice only on the information given in the text. – Handwriting is of utmost importance. • You will be asked to write the appropriate letters in boxes; therefore, you will need to make sure that your letters are legible to someone who does not know you (the examiner). • You will not be given the benefit of the doubt if the examiner cannot tell whether the answer given in the box is a C or an E. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Exam Skills True or False – Justification • Justification has to be an exact quote from the text. • This quote, whether it be a few words or a slightly longer sentence, has to defend your choice of the tick (true OR false). • Do note that both the correct tick and the correct justification are required. • Do not attempt to paraphrase the justification and be very careful when you choose your quote, for sometimes quoting the whole sentence shifts the focus or nullifies the justification. In other words, when writing the justification, be precise and concise. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Exam Skills • ALWAYS copy the exact word from the text, exactly as they are written. • NEVER paraphrase, NEVER use your own words. • ONLY use the MINIMUM number of words to answer the question. You may lose the mark if you add extra words. • Questions are almost always IN ORDER, so refer carefully to the paragraph or line numbers given in the question. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Exam Skills • If it asks for A WORD just use ONE (1) word • If it asks for TWO WORDS just use TWO (2) words • A PHRASE is just part of a sentence: can be a VERB, an EXPRESSION, or a GROUP of words Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Paper 2: Productive Skills 1 hr 30 mins (+5 mins reading time) 25% of the final mark • • • 10 Language 10 Message 5 Format SL have the full time to devote to one question HL has a second task to complete within the same amount of time: Reasoned Argument Based on Options: 250 -400 words SL: 11 text types HL: 12 text types Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

HL Section B: Reasoned Argument • Based on CORE • Response to a stimulus text – Paragraph – Statement – Quotation • No prescribed text type BUT: – Reasoned – Personal Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Assessment Criteria • Criteria A Language: Vocabulary and structures – Vocabulary related to the topic: • • • Nouns Synonyms Adjectives Verbs Idiomatic Expressions – Structures • Tenses • Complex structures (subordinate clauses) – Be ambitious to try – Minimum number of words – penalized 1 mark • Students must be able to write within the word limit parameter and convey their full message Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Assessment Criteria • Criteria B Message: Ideas and the development of ideas – Ideas: relevant and must cover all aspect of the question • Creativity and imagination are rewarded. – Development of ideas • • Organized Logical Coherent Use connecting words and cohesive devices Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Assessment Criteria • Criteria C Formato: Layout and conventions – Format: different text type • formal and layout • correct format within the constraint of using lined paper exam. – Conventions: • • Style Register Rhetorical Devices Beginning and ending conventions – shows knowledge of correct text type Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Understanding what examiners are looking for Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

How to choose which question to answer 5 minutes: underline or highlight the relevant parts of the question. Ask yourself the following: 1. What text type is it? Do I know the format and conventions? 2. Who is the audience? What register do I need? 3. What topic is the text about? Do I know enough vocabulary for this topic? 4. What is the communicative purpose of the task? What is the main verb in the question that says what am meant to do? Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

How to choose which question to answer The school administration decided to cut the budget for the Science classes this year. Write a letter to the school director to protest against the decision. 1. Formal Letter (needs specific greeting and ending, date, etc. ) 2. School director (formal register) 3. Science lessons (vocabulary related to school and the value of education for the future 4. To protest (this implies using arguments backed up by convincing reasons and offering alternative solutions) Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Text Types 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Brochure, leaflet, pamphlet, flyer, advertisement Set of instructions, guidelines Blog/diary entry Correspondence Article News Report/article Official report Review Interview Speech, talk, presentation, introduction to conference or debate Essay Proposal (HL only) Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

HL Section B: Reasoned Argument Personal and justified opinion 150 -200 words, based on Core 20 -30 minutes You don´t get marks for being Right, you get marks for arguing your point of view effectively. Section A: Creativity Section B: Concise and convincing argument Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Characteristic of a good argumentative essay 1. Concise: be selective and effective in your choice of ideas 2. Precise: precise vocabulary and connecting words to get your point across 3. Consistent: choose a viewpoint and stick to it. Avoid contradiction in your argument. 4. Coherent: plan your essay – use paragraphs and connecting words to LINK ideas 5. Cultured: evidence of your cultural awarenessappropriate examples and making comparison with another country or culture. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Winning structure of an argumentative essay 1. Introduction Short title Highlight the essential issue in the stimulus text and rephrase as a rhetorical question Present the viewpoint you are going to take Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Winning structure of an argumentative essay 2. Development Choose 2 -3 main ideas that support your point of view (2 -3 short paragraphs) Give an example or statistics to support your idea can be intercultural – comparison of culture be consistent – don´t contradict yourself Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

Winning structure of an argumentative essay 3. Conclusion Refer back to your original question and conclude that you have proved your suggested viewpoint in 2 sentences, OR pose another rhetorical question that raises uncertainty about the future. Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /

• Fin • Thank you! Matthews, Helena. IB Spanish B: SL and HL. N. p. : OSC, 2012. Print. Saa'd Al. Din, Kawther, Abu-Awad, Tempakka, Morley. IB English B Skills & Practice: For the Ib Diploma. N. p. : Oxford Univ Pr, 2014. Print. /