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KEY TO SUCCESS IN ENGLISH FOR IGCSE TO IB BY PADMAKSHI
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CLASS OVERVIEW
Unit I: What is IB English like?
Unit II: Rubrics and Assesment guidelines
Unit III: The IB Technique
Unit IV: Application of the Technique
Unit V: Practice Makes Perfect annotated past papers
Unit VI: Summary
Unit VII: Tips and Tricks
Unit VIII: Great resources to go to!
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TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Plan Ahead
MID-TERM ASSESSMENT
January 23, 2020
UNIT EXAM
January 23, 2020
UNIT ASSIGNMENT
January 23, 2020
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TIPS AND ADVICE
Writing BASICS and giving yourself the EDGE
Taking my class won’t be complete without going through this list of required reading. Please find below the books and essays that will make your learning experience fascinating, enjoyable and challenging.
WRITING BASICS
Here are some tips to help you write a good introduction to your exam essays. When writing an introduction you should:
ï‚· Keep it short
ï‚· Make sure that you respond directly to the question
ï‚· Use a key quotation to make your response clear from the start
ï‚· Name the poets and poems that you will be writing about
 Avoid phrases like ‘I’ or ‘In this essay’
COURSEWORK
Proofread
Check against the guidelines
Make sure include wide range of resources
Incorporate bibliography -numbered and alphabetical
Check formatting and indentation
READING AND ESSENTIALS
Creating a quote bank
TECHNIQUE TO EFFECT LINK
Effective highlighting
Carry all the tools necessary
Do you have questions about this reading list?
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TIPS FOR AN INTRODUCTION
For both IGCSE AND IB students
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I’m looking forward to seeing you in class. In the meantime, get in touch if you need additional information.
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SYLLABUS
In order to prepare for the upcoming semester, please review the course syllabus and find information about the course goals, reading and resources, class breakdown and more. Questions? No problem! Get in touch today.
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