Most students know that sleep matters — but during exam season, it is often the first thing to go. This IB English B writing task asks you to do something… Read more ↓Most students know that sleep matters — but during exam season, it is often the first thing to go. This IB English B writing task asks you to do something about it. Writing as a concerned student addressing the school administration, your proposal needs to make a convincing case: explain the science behind why sleep is non-negotiable for young people, be specific about the damage exam-period sleep deprivation causes, and put forward recommendations your school could realistically act on. You have 60-90 minutes and 250–600 words to make the administration listen. When you are done, use the built-in rubric to assess your writing against the four IB criteria. Read less ↑
IB English B
IB Writing Task: Proposal
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IB Writing Task: Proposal
IB English B
Question 1 of 1
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allocateverb
To give money, time, or resources to a particular person or purpose.
benefitnoun
A positive outcome or advantage that results from a proposed plan.
feasibilitynoun
The degree to which something is possible to do or achieve in practice.
implementverb
To put a plan or decision into action.
initiativenoun
A new plan or scheme designed to solve a problem or improve a situation.
obstaclenoun
Something that makes it difficult to achieve a goal or complete a plan.
outcomenoun
The final result of an activity or plan.
phasenoun
One of the stages of a plan that is carried out in a particular order.
problem statementnoun
A clear description of a specific issue that needs to be solved or improved.
proposalnoun
A formal written plan that suggests a specific course of action to solve a problem or improve a situation.
solutionnoun
A suggested way to fix a problem or deal with a difficult situation.
timelinenoun
A plan showing when each step of a project will happen.
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