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  • Introduction

    Deep Dive: Paper 1
    English A: Language and Literature

    online | € 250 | 2 x 1.5 hours of training | 25 and 27 March 2025, 16:00-17:30 CET 

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    • This live online workshop is appropriate for IBDP Language and Literature teachers of all levels of experience. The guiding questions for this workshop include: 

      • What do model Paper 1 responses look like? 
      • What errors do students commonly make on Paper 1?
      • How can students develop the necessary skills and best prepare for Paper 1? 


      The workshop leader, Brad Philpot, is the author of English A: Language and Literature and English B (both with Cambridge University Press). He is an experienced workshop leader and examiner.  

      The workshop consists of 2 x 90 minutes of instruction, discussion and break-out activities. Sessions are held from 16:00 to 17:30 Central European Time.

      The number of participants is limited to 12 participants. Recordings of each session and downloadable content will be made available to participants. 

      The workshop fee is € 250 (excl. VAT if applicable). 

      Participants will receive a digital Philpot Education certificate afterwards. This workshop is not endorsed by the IB. Register here >

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  • Session 1

    What do model Paper 1 responses look like? What do mediocre responses look like? What's the role of the guiding question, and how can students best unpack guiding questions? What kinds of stimulus texts can we expect on the exam? How do we help students make connections between style and purpose? How do we help students structure their ideas and organise their paragraphs? 

  • Session 2

    How can we help students develop the skills that they need to do well on Paper 1? How can we help students build the confidence that they need? What does the learning journey to the Paper 1 exam look like? How can we best give feedback? We will look at several units of inquiry that help students prepare for Paper 1.  

  • Forum

    Here's a space to collaborate during the workshop. Sharing is caring. 

  • Certificates

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