Rather than one story, the course is structured around five mandatory themes, each featuring diverse real-world texts like blogs, articles, and short literary excerpts. Core Themes and Their "Stories"
Examines how humans shape the world through technology, scientific innovation, and artistic expression. English B for the IB Diploma
Explores the "story" of the self, including health and well-being, beliefs and values, and language and identity. Rather than one story, the course is structured
Looks at stories of community, social relationships, and the impact of the working world. Looks at stories of community, social relationships, and
Coursebooks from publishers like Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press organize these texts into the following themes:
Deals with global stories regarding the environment, peace and conflict, and ethics. Literary Components
For students taking English B, the "story" element is more literal, as they must study two full works of literature. These literary reading recommendations are typically located at the end of textbooks and are used to foster deep cultural and linguistic understanding. Developing in a language - International Baccalaureate®