In this episode, we dive into the art of analyzing infographics, a skill valuable for IB, AP, A-Level, and IGCSE students alike.

Today, we’ll focus on how to craft a compelling introduction for your analytical essay, using the infographic "Humor at Work" from humorthatworks.com, which featured in the November 2021 IB English A Lang Lit Paper 1.

What You’ll Learn: •

• The essential components to include in your essay introduction. •

• How to identify the text type, subject, writer, audience, purpose, and context of the infographic. •

• Tips for creating an engaging hook and structuring your introduction effectively.

Stay tuned as we break down the introduction into two key parts: the essentials and your thesis statement. Plus, I’ll provide an example introduction to guide you!

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Don't miss Part 2, where we'll explore how to identify themes effectively—especially if you find this part challenging!

In this video from IB Bites, I explain three effective ways to structure a literary analysis essay using Margaret Avison’s poem "July Man." The video covers how to craft engaging introductions, organize body paragraphs by literary elements, themes, or devices, and conclude with clarity and significance. I provide practical examples and tips suitable for IB, AP, A-Level, and iGCSE students, encouraging viewers to choose the structure that best fits their writing style. For additional resources, 3 example essays are included.

"IB Bites!" is a concise video series by Lead Academics that delivers bite-sized insights to help students and teachers excel in IB, and will also benefit AP, A-Level, and iGCSE students. In this episode, the focus is "Introduction Essentials" - a 2-step guide to crafting top-quality commentary essay introductions.