Looking for a ready-to-teach lesson that helps students move from descriptive writing to high-level, argument-driven Extended Essays?
This fully resourced lesson focuses on structuring the IB Extended Essay (first exams 2027) and developing a clear, logical line of argument throughout. Designed to build confidence and clarity, it guides students step-by-step from understanding the formal EE structure to creating a detailed, purposeful outline
What’s Included:
✔ Full lesson PowerPoint
✔ Starter worksheet: “Which Essay Works?” comparison task
✔ Activity 1 worksheet: Breaking down EE structure
✔ Activity 2 worksheet: Structured outline workshop
✔ Peer-review structure checklist
✔ Homework task to prepare students for supervisor meetings
Lesson Focus:
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Understanding the formal EE structure (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
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Writing a clear research question and line of argument
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Moving from topic-led to argument-led paragraphs
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Planning body sections using claim + evidence + analysis
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Testing the clarity and logic of an outline
Why Teachers Love It:
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Directly aligned with the latest IB EE expectations
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Explicit focus on what earns marks: argument, not information
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Encourages independent thinking and higher-order reasoning
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Ready to deliver — minimal prep required
Ideal for DP Year 1 EE launch lessons or mid-process structure fixes
Perfect For:
IB Diploma Programme teachers
EE Coordinators
Sixth Form research skills lessons
Students struggling with structure and coherence
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