IB skill practice

Use topic sentences to control line of argument

English A Language and Literature SL continuation skill with accessible exam-style Paper 1, literary, Paper 2, IO, and revision practice.

Paper 1, Paper 2, IO 5 marks Difficulty 3

English A exam practice: Use topic sentences to control line of argument

A paragraph starts with background instead of a clear claim. Choose the focus that controls the line of argument. Choose the analytical focus, evidence choice, and technique choice, then select the interpretation that best explains meaning, reader position, audience response, or comparison.

Worked practice: build the analysis

Construct the analysis one move at a time, the way an examiner reads it: focus, evidence, technique, then effect.