IBDP English A Special Workshop: An In-depth Analysis of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis

Jamie Ku｜IBDP English A & IGCSE EFL + Literature Expert
3月8日
讀畢需時 2 分鐘

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Unlock the Keys to a Level 7 in the Individual Oral & Paper 2, Taught by an IB Examiner

As a unique graphic novel in the IBDP English A syllabus, Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis demands a sophisticated set of analytical skills that go beyond traditional literary texts. How do you precisely interpret its powerful visual language? How do you effectively connect it to a global issue for the Individual Oral (IO), and how do you compare it meaningfully with other literary works in Paper 2?

To meet this critical student need, Alpha Education presents a highly focused 2-hour special workshop. We are honored to have this session led by current IBDP English A Examiner and Chief Tutor, Jamie Ku. Drawing upon her authoritative, first-hand insight into the IB's assessment criteria, Jamie will reveal the definitive strategies for achieving a Level 7.

[In This Workshop, You Will Master:]

Precision in Visual Language Analysis: Learn to analyze how panels, graphic weight, visual style, and chiaroscuro work in tandem with text to construct meaning. Go beyond plot summary and directly address Satrapi's "authorial choices."
Winning Strategies for the Individual Oral (IO): Explore how to extract compelling global issues from Persepolis—such as national identity, political oppression, and cultural conflict—and structure a powerful, persuasive argument that links the graphic novel to your other chosen work or text.
High-Level Comparative Arguments for Paper 2: Acquire the techniques to use Persepolis as a core text for comparison with works from different genres (e.g., novels, plays). Learn to build a rigorous and insightful comparative essay that adheres to the May 2026 new marking rubric.
The Level 7 Analytical Framework: Receive a practical framework derived from Jamie's trademarked exam system. This will help you organize your ideas systematically and produce the kind of in-depth commentary that examiners reward with top marks.