Understanding the 5W Method and Essay Planning

This video tutorial covers the IB Literature Paper One for higher level students. It introduces a new approach using the 5W technique for text analysis, provides guidance on timing and planning for the exam, and offers detailed instructions on essay planning and writing. The video also references previous related videos and concludes with information on a follow-up video.

What is the main purpose of this video?

• To introduce a new exam format

• To compare different literature courses

• To provide a tutorial on IB Literature Paper One for higher level

• To discuss the history of IB exams

What is the new approach mentioned in the video?

• Using a mnemonic device

• Applying the 5W method

• Focusing on historical context

• Analyzing only poetry

Why is timing considered a 'bug bear' by the narrator?

• It is irrelevant to the exam

• It is difficult to manage

• It is not important

• It is the easiest part of the exam

What does the 'Who' in the 5W method refer to?

• The author of the text

• The reader of the text

• The historical context

• The main theme

What should be the first step in planning your essay?

• Writing the conclusion

• Listing technical terms

• Drafting the thesis

• Choosing the text

How many close references should each paragraph ideally have?

• Three to four

• Seven to eight

• Five to six

• One or two

What will the next video focus on?

• A detailed example of the 5W technique

• A summary of the IB exam

• An analysis of historical texts

• A discussion on poetry