Focuses on life stories such as travel, migration, and rites of passage.
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" English B for the IB Diploma
Explores the "story" of the self, including health and well-being, beliefs and values, and language and identity. Focuses on life stories such as travel, migration,
Examines how humans shape the world through technology, scientific innovation, and artistic expression. including health and well-being
Looks at stories of community, social relationships, and the impact of the working world.
Deals with global stories regarding the environment, peace and conflict, and ethics. Literary Components
Coursebooks from publishers like Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press organize these texts into the following themes: