IB Writing: Short and Extended Written Responses
Use these resources as a guide to writing both Short Written Responses and Extended Written Responses. Understanding what the question is asking from you, including strong critical thinking, and meeting all IB requirements for writing will assist you write the best IB essay possible.
Understanding IB Prompts
IB Command Terms from abonica
Short Written Responses
Short Written Response Guide & Example | |
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Steps to writing a SWR
1. Break down the prompt
2. Decide on a study and write a short outline of key points.
3. Write first sentence that references and directly answers the prompt.
4. Give a definition of key terms or the main concepts.
5. Give a detailed account of the study
1. Break down the prompt
2. Decide on a study and write a short outline of key points.
3. Write first sentence that references and directly answers the prompt.
4. Give a definition of key terms or the main concepts.
5. Give a detailed account of the study
Extended Written Responses
Organization of an EWR
1. Introduction with definition of key terms and a clear thesis answering the prompt.
2. Study Summary #1 with connections to the prompt
3. Critical Thinking of Study #1
4. Study Summary #2 with connections to the prompt
5. Critical Thinking of Study #2
6. Conclusion with connections to the prompt
1. Introduction with definition of key terms and a clear thesis answering the prompt.
2. Study Summary #1 with connections to the prompt
3. Critical Thinking of Study #1
4. Study Summary #2 with connections to the prompt
5. Critical Thinking of Study #2
6. Conclusion with connections to the prompt
IB Guide to Writing Extended Written Responses With Example Essay & Scoring | |
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Bonica's EWR Guide w/ Examples | |
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