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IB Extended Essay Lesson 2 – Choosing a Topic & Pathway (Subject vs Interdisciplinary | First Assessment 2027)

Ready-to-teach EE lesson – no prep required
Guides students from interests to a focused, viable EE topic
Helps students confidently choose and justify their EE pathway

Lesson Overview

A structured, engaging lesson designed to help students move from broad interests to a focused, manageable Extended Essay topic, while making a confident and informed decision between a subject-focused or interdisciplinary pathway.

This lesson builds directly on early EE exploration and supports students in developing strong research directions and high-quality reflection, aligned with the IB EE Guide (first assessment 2027).

What This Lesson Helps Students Do

Students will:

Refine a broad interest into a focused EE topic
Decide between a single-subject or interdisciplinary pathway
Justify their choice using clear academic reasoning
Develop early ideas for a viable 4,000-word research question
Improve thinking through structured peer feedback
What’s Included (Everything You Need to Teach the Lesson)
Complete, structured lesson (ready to deliver)
Starter reflection task (linked to RRS development)
“Zooming In” workshop to refine topic ideas
Clear explanation of EE pathways
Decision-making flow to support pathway choice
Pathway decision table for structured thinking
Peer feedback activity (Good vs Weak Thinking)
Individual reflection prompts (supports Criterion E)
Plenary reflection

Why This Resource Works

Prevents overly broad or descriptive topics
Helps students make informed pathway decisions
Builds critical thinking and academic judgement
Strong focus on reflection and justification (Criterion E)
Encourages student independence and ownership
Saves teachers time correcting weak early ideas

Key Skills Developed

Students will:

Think critically about topic viability
Make and justify academic decisions
Develop inquiry-based thinking
Give and respond to peer feedback
Begin structuring a strong research question
Build reflection skills for the EE process

Perfect For
IB Diploma Programme (DP1 students)
EE coordinators and supervisors
Follow-up lessons after EE introduction
Schools preparing for first assessment 2027

Standout Feature

This lesson tackles one of the biggest EE challenges — helping students move from vague interests to focused, high-quality topics, while making confident and justified pathway decisions.

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Bundle

IB DP Extended Essay Starter Bundle – Complete Foundations Pack (EE Launch Toolkit) (First exams 2027)

**IB Extended Essay Complete Starter Bundle – Full EE Launch Programme (First Assessment 2027)** Complete step-by-step EE starter system – ready to use Covers topic selection, research, structure & reflection Designed to prevent common EE mistakes from the start **Resource Overview** A comprehensive, fully structured bundle designed to guide students through the early stages of the IB Extended Essay, while giving teachers and supervisors the tools to monitor progress effectively. This bundle builds strong foundations from day one, helping students move from uncertainty → clarity → structured academic thinking, in line with the IB Extended Essay process (first assessment 2027). **What This Bundle Does** Students will: Understand the purpose and expectations of the EE Develop focused, viable research questions Choose appropriate subjects and pathways Build strong research and academic integrity skills Structure a clear, argument-driven essay **Teachers will:** Save time with ready-to-use materials Support students with clear progression tools Track progress using built-in monitoring resources **What’s Included** **1. Introduction to the Extended Essay** Student-friendly EE overview Clear breakdown of assessment criteria Reflection prompts to build understanding **2. Choosing a Topic & Pathway** Topic narrowing and planning sheets Subject suitability guidance Pathway decision support (subject vs interdisciplinary) Supervisor discussion prompts **3. Developing a Strong Research Question** Research question drafting worksheets Strong vs weak examples “To what extent” scaffolding Peer review sheets **4. Research Methods & Academic Integrity** Research planning templates Primary vs secondary source guidance Academic integrity support **5. Structuring the Extended Essay** Blank EE skeleton outline Introduction / thesis builder sheet Paragraph planning grids (claim + evidence + analysis) Argument development templates Supervisor feedback forms **Bonus Materials** Student planning trackers Supervisor meeting tracking sheets Reflection log templates Outline refinement sheets **Why This Bundle Works** Provides a clear, step-by-step EE process Prevents weak research questions early Builds critical thinking and independence Reduces structural and argument issues later Supports both students and supervisors Helps students avoid generic or AI-generated responses Fully aligned with IB expectations (2027 assessment) **Perfect For** IB Diploma Programme schools EE coordinators and supervisors Subject teachers supporting EE students Schools launching or refining their EE programme New IB schools building structure Students beginning the EE process **Standout Feature** This bundle acts as a complete EE launch system, guiding students from first ideas to structured planning, while helping teachers prevent the most common EE mistakes.

£9.50

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