IB English EE Grader
- Many students find it challenging to understand their English Extended Essay grade and assessment feedback.
- This is a comprehensive grading tool that translates the IB English EE rubric into clear, actionable language, so you understand exactly where your literary investigation stands across all five assessment criteria.
- The embedded grader makes self-evaluation more precise and efficient than manual rubric checking, eliminating guesswork about your performance.
Quick Start Checklist
Before using the grader, ensure you understand these essential elements:
- Research Question - Sharply focused, analytically rich question that invites literary investigation and argumentation
- Literary Focus - Clear engagement with literary texts, techniques, and concepts appropriate to English studies
- Methodology - Systematic approach using literary analysis methods (close reading, comparative analysis, theoretical frameworks)
- Source Integration - Balanced use of primary texts and relevant secondary sources with proper academic citation
- Critical Analysis - Evidence of independent thinking, evaluation of different perspectives, and synthesis of ideas
- Academic Voice - Sophisticated writing demonstrating subject-specific terminology and analytical depth
- Word Count Verification - Between 3,500-4,000 words (excluding bibliography and appendices)
- Research Process Reflection - Documented insights showing intellectual development throughout the investigation
Rubric Breakdown
- The IB English EE is assessed using five criteria totaling 34 marks.
- Below is a comprehensive breakdown of each criterion, what it assesses, and how to excel in each area.
Criterion A: Focus and Method (6 marks)
- This criterion evaluates how effectively you formulate and address your research question using appropriate literary analysis methods.
- It tests your ability to maintain focus and apply systematic approaches to literary investigation.
| Mark Band | Grade | Description | Evidence You Must Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 6 | Excellent | Research question is sharply focused and knowledge/understanding of the topic and chosen method is excellent | • Precisely worded research question<br>• Clear justification for chosen approach<br>• Consistent methodological application<br>• Sophisticated understanding of literary analysis |
| 3 - 4 | Good | Research question is clear and knowledge/understanding of the topic and chosen method is good | • Well-defined research question<br>• Adequate methodological awareness<br>• Generally consistent approach<br>• Good grasp of analytical methods |
| 1 - 2 | Satisfactory | Research question is acceptable and knowledge/understanding of the topic and chosen method is satisfactory | • Acceptable but potentially broad question<br>• Basic methodological understanding<br>• Some inconsistencies in approach<br>• Limited analytical sophistication |
| 0 | Poor | Research question is unclear and knowledge/understanding of the topic and chosen method is poor | • Vague or unfocused question<br>• Poor methodological awareness<br>• Inconsistent or inappropriate approach<br>• Minimal understanding of literary analysis |
