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NotesGerman B HLTopic 7.3The conversation
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7.3.22 min read

The conversation (German B HL)

IB German B · Unit 7

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Contents

  1. 1Part 2 and Part 3
  2. 2Develop every answer
Two conversations: After your presentation come two conversations. Your ideas earn B2; understanding and responding earn C.

Part 2 (4–5 min)

  • Questions on the extract you presented
  • Evidence from the extract, the rest of the work only as support

Part 3 (5–6 min)

  • One or more of the five themes, beyond the book
  • Examples from society, the German-speaking world or your life
Prepare key moments: For Part 2, know three or four key moments from each work: Am Ende des Romans …

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Never a one-word answer: Every answer gets three moves. They work in both conversations.

Three moves

1

Answer and reason

Ich glaube, er schämt sich. Das liegt daran, dass …

2

Example

Im Roman sieht man das, als …

3

Other side or ask back

Einerseits …, andererseits … Wie sehen Sie das?

Answer + reason → example → other side

Teil 2: „Das Haus am Kanal“ (Originaltext): Lehrkraft: Warum erzählt Ben seinem Freund nicht, dass seine Familie die Wohnung verloren hat? Schülerin: Ich glaube, er schämt sich. Das liegt daran, dass in seiner Klasse alle so tun, als hätten sie keine Probleme. Im Roman sieht man das, als er lieber zu spät kommt, als zu sagen, dass er bei seiner Tante schläft.
Didn't understand?: Ask once: Könnten Sie die Frage bitte wiederholen? Guessing and answering something else is worse.

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How The conversation Appears in IB Exams

Examiners use specific command terms when asking about this topic. Here's what to expect:

  • Define

    Give the precise meaning of key terms related to The conversation.

    AO1
  • Describe

    Give a detailed account of processes or features in The conversation.

    AO2
  • Explain

    Give reasons WHY — cause and effect within The conversation.

    AO3
  • Evaluate

    Weigh strengths AND limitations of approaches in The conversation.

    AO3
  • Discuss

    Present arguments FOR and AGAINST with a balanced conclusion.

    AO3

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Related German B HL Topics

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7.1.1Format, timing & marks7.1.2Assessment criteria7.2.1Presenting the extract7.2.2From the extract to themes & culture
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