IB English B Topic Essays, Reports & Proposals Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Writing With Structure and Authority

These text types are less about personal expression and more about presenting balanced ideas, evidence, and logical solutions.
Examiners check whether you can structure your argument and follow conventions precisely.

Essays

Definition

Essay

A structured text that develops a central argument with evidence and analysis.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Present and develop an argument, weigh perspectives, or analyse an issue.
2. Audience: Academic or school community.
3. Register: Formal, objective, reasoned.
Layout & Conventions
1. Title (optional but recommended).
2. Introduction with thesis or main idea.
3. Body paragraphs, each with one clear point.
4. Linking phrases to connect ideas.
5. Conclusion summarising and reinforcing main argument.

Common Mistake

Essays are not stories
Many students slip into narration.
Essays must argue, not recount.

Key Features

Tone: Analytical, balanced.
Vocabulary: Connectors (“on the other hand,” “therefore,” “in contrast”), topic-specific terms, impersonal style.

Example

Think about your TOK essay :)

How to Write an Essay

Open with context and a thesis line.
Develop each paragraph around one reason, with an example, or examples.

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Definition

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(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

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Note

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Tip

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Writing With Structure and Authority

These text types are less about personal expression and more about presenting balanced ideas, evidence, and logical solutions.
Examiners check whether you can structure your argument and follow conventions precisely.

Essays

Definition

Essay

A structured text that develops a central argument with evidence and analysis.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Present and develop an argument, weigh perspectives, or analyse an issue.
2. Audience: Academic or school community.
3. Register: Formal, objective, reasoned.
Layout & Conventions
1. Title (optional but recommended).
2. Introduction with thesis or main idea.
3. Body paragraphs, each with one clear point.
4. Linking phrases to connect ideas.
5. Conclusion summarising and reinforcing main argument.

Common Mistake

Essays are not stories
Many students slip into narration.
Essays must argue, not recount.

Key Features

Tone: Analytical, balanced.
Vocabulary: Connectors (“on the other hand,” “therefore,” “in contrast”), topic-specific terms, impersonal style.

Example

Think about your TOK essay :)

How to Write an Essay

Open with context and a thesis line.
Develop each paragraph around one reason, with an example, or examples.

Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Note

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation.

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

Tip

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.

Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

IB English B Essays, Reports & Proposals Notes

Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

Writing With Structure and Authority

Essays

Key Features

How to Write an Essay

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Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

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Writing With Structure and Authority

Essays

Key Features

How to Write an Essay

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

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