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  • Introduction

    Deep Dive: Paper 2
    English A: Language and Literature

    online | € 250 | 2 x 1.5 hours of training | 8 and 10 April 2025, 16:00-17:30 (Berlin time)

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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 2 responses look like? 
      • What errors do students commonly make on Paper 2?
      • How can students develop the necessary skills and best prepare for Paper 2? 
      • How can students harness the potential of ChatGPT in a fair way? 


      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 Summer Time.

      The number of participants is limited to 20 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. 

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  • Session 1

    What are the characteristics of a model Paper-2 response? We will pick apart the assessment criteria and explore what examiners like and dislike. What kinds of activities help students unpack essay questions and scaffold their responses? We will explore paragraph structures, such as the PEACE ACT method. 

  • Session 2

    What are the common pitfalls of Paper 2, and how can they be avoided? How can we build units of inquiry that encourage an appreciation of literary works and help students develop the skills they need for Paper 2 simultaneously? We will also ask ourselves how ChatGPT can best be used as a tool to help students prepare for this exam. 

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  • Certificates

    Please download your certificate of participation below after the workshop has taken place.