Unit 4: Paper 1 — Writing
Topic 4.1: About Paper 1 Questions
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How long does the IB English B SL Paper 1 last?
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How many words should you write for a Paper 1 task (SL)?
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Opening an email with "Dear Sir or Madam," and closing with "Yours faithfully," rewards mainly which criterion?
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Paper 1 gives you three tasks. How many do you write?
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What percentage of your final grade is Paper 1 worth at SL?
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In Paper 1, using varied vocabulary and a mix of accurate grammar rewards mainly which criterion?
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Adding the three Paper 1 (SL) criteria together, what is the total mark?
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Covering every bullet in the prompt and developing each idea with an example rewards mainly which criterion?
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Paper 1 is marked on three criteria. What does Criterion C reward, and what is the total mark?
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Matching a formal or informal tone to your reader and keeping it consistent rewards mainly which criterion?
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Task: write to the mayor asking for a new cycle lane. State (1) the most suitable text type and (2) the register you would use, and explain in one sentence how that helps Criterion C.
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Name what each of the three Paper 1 (SL) criteria rewards and state the marks for each. (short phrases)
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In a blog post you write: "And what about you — what do you think? Drop a comment below!" State which criterion this feature mainly rewards and explain why in one sentence.
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A candidate writes this weak line: "I like it a lot. It is good. It is very good." Rewrite it as ONE richer sentence to raise Criterion A (Language), using varied vocabulary and structure.
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Read this Paper 1 prompt: "Write an article for your school magazine about the importance of learning languages." Identify the TEXT TYPE, the AUDIENCE and the REGISTER. (short phrases)
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Paper 1 task: "Write a blog post encouraging your classmates to recycle more at school." Write THREE ideas (short phrases) you would develop in your answer.
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This opening of a formal email mixes the register: "Hey Mrs Owen! So, I kinda wanted to ask you a favour." Rewrite it with an appropriate formal register for Criterion C.
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An undeveloped idea says: "Sport is important." Develop it in ONE sentence with a reason AND an example, to raise Criterion B (Message).
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Read this prompt: "Write an email to your head teacher to request a new study space." What REGISTER should you use, and why? Justify in one or two sentences.
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Paper 1 task: "Write a speech for your classmates about the value of volunteering." Name TWO conventions of the text type 'speech' the examiner expects to see (Criterion C).
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