Literature and Performance EE exemplar C · May 2013

Candidates this cover and their final version of the extended essay to is In May of 2012, enthusiastically identified a new, unique area of interest in Literature and Performance (a course which our school does not offer) and consulted the lBO Extended Essay Guide to formulate her research question based on a comparative study of the protagonist's portrayal in Alice Walker's novel, The Color Purple, and Steven Spielberg's film adaptation. She was well-prepared to embark on the EE process and began with reading/analyzing the primary text as well as closely viewing the film. I assisted her with obtaining one secondary source of literary criticism, because our access to resource texts in in limited; otherwise, she independently researched both her print and online sources. was proactive in seeking guidance and feedback when necessary, though was generally self-sufficient and required minimal assistance with planning and organizing her essay. She submitted drafts-- prior to her final-- as evidence of progress and authenticity in her work and also met all internal deadlines in a timely and thorough manner. My role as EE supervisor was largely that of a monitor. 's main weaknesses in her written work were redundancy and some awkward phrasing, which she was able to clarify in our meetings after being verbally questioned as to her meaning. In the viva voce, she responded to questions in an articulate, confident manner and demonstrated a knowledgeable command of the subject matter. Overall, 's essay reflects considerable effort and shows clear evidence of 'intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight'. Supervising 's Extended Essay was a mutually rewarding experience.