How to prepare for ib english paper 2 Videos

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+goblin binzayed https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/35je6i/massive_ib_resources_collection/

Hi - the advice to give a definition then the effect of the word is definitely good advice. By overview, I mean try to sum up the effect of the paragraph as a whole. This should allow you to group different points together to show you understand the main effects of the whole paragraph. So, for instance, the whole paragraph might make the weather seem aggressive, then you can give definitions and effects of the words which help add to this aggressive feel.

I don't fully understand how to give an overview? I watch another video that tells us to give a definition of the word/words then give an effect of the word or phrase like what does this do? But I'm confuzzled about the overview, please help?

Okay and thank you so much that helped a lot and I love your videos they are really helpful.

+Priya Pankhania Yes I would write one detailed paragraph for each part of the question (a and b) and try to give an overview in each paragraph.

Really? Thanks this lifted up my dead soul! 

+Hazar Kilani​ the reading paper is really easy, I gave it an hour back. Good luck!

+saymy harry Good luck on your reading paper! I'm having it today

Haha you're welcome! I have a language paper tomorrow too!

thank you so much!

+saymy harry Hey Saymy! Yes, you must still write in paragraphs. It always allows a better flow and a reasonably better grade on an average language skill level. However, in my IGCSE FLE exam we're instructed to write out the summary in bullet points (usually about 12-15 points) and then paragraph them together. I suggest you master the paragraphing, as the bullet points will most likely come naturally. I score 97% on average in my English Language papers, so you can trust me. Good luck!

+Thecrazygamerful Just find the words which sound big or have techniques then analyze it!! i got the test tuesday as well.

My advice would be to look for unusual words- ones that aren't used that often. As well as this, words which seem unusual / strange in the specific context they are used e.g. Using words which are normally linked to animals to describe weather/ nature.

+Thecrazygamerful  I have the same exam and used to have the same problem :)I suggest you highlight all words that you could analyse and then choose the best four from each paragraph. (4 from each is mandatory for good marks!)Highlight on the insert:1. all words that are difficult (saffron, archaeological) as you can show you understand them.2. Words that are not used conventionally:"Misty cloud" does not usually go before a noun. "Beauties" is not usually a noun. "Creatures" sounds otherworldly and could be replaced with animals. Monkeys are not typically "woolly".3. Anywhere the word "like" (or "as"..."as") is used, there may be a simile.4. Any word that is superlative, hyperbole (exaggeration), emotive : "terrible", "mind-blowing", "helpless".5. Nothing that is purely literal/factual and necessary to the story: "forest", "orchid", "hotel", "gold". "Flew" probably wont be good for much as birds always fly.6. Once you've highlighted all these words, look out for lexical fields (repeated use of similar language e.g. fiery, hellish, dark, bleak, sinner (in this paragraph "treasure" is a lexical field as the rainforest is not actually rich in this sense). And look out for contrasts in language (juxtaposition, antithesis, oxymoron) between language throughout the paragraph: "intricate" - "boundless", "silence" - "fanfare" , "grey" - "mysterious". However, in my small experience, you can successfully analyse almost any word. For example, "flew" implies speed and is onomatopoeic as such. This shows that the forest is ever changing and energetic and shows that the experience is thrillingand fast-paced...I suggest you find some paragraphs or something and practise this.But this misty cloud forest has other beauties too – creatures like the endangeredSpectacled Bear, woolly monkeys and rare orchids. The grounds of my hotel werelike a lush nature reserve – filled with butterflies and birds in brilliant shades ofsapphire, scarlet and saffron. Most exciting for me were the hummingbirds, whichlooked like animated gems. One flew so close that I even heard the beat of its tinywings. Peru may boast archaeological wonders and rich reserves of gold, but its realtreasure is its wildlife which is richer than I’d dared to imagine.

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There has been a slight change of wording, so you will be asked specifically to select 'FOUR powerful words or phrases'. So, use 4 quotes for each part of the question (8 in total)