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Understanding the Structure of IB History Paper 1: Questions and Formats

This guide outlines the different components and formats of IB History Paper 1, focusing on the specific question types: source interpretation, comparison/contrast, OPVL (Origin, Purpose, Values, Limitations), and essay writing. Each question type has a defined structure that asks students to analyze historical sources critically, draw comparisons, evaluate origins, and develop coherent arguments in essay form. This comprehensive overview equips students with the necessary tools to approach the exam effectively and systematically.

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Understanding the Structure of IB History Paper 1: Questions and Formats

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  1. The IB History Test What does Paper 1 look like?

  2. Paper 1 - Question 1 – Source Information Format:Good sentences Length:1-2 sentences • Rewrite what the source is saying in your own words • If it is a picture, do not rewrite what the caption says or what it says on the picture • USE  YOUR OWN WORDS!!!

  3. Paper 1 - Question 2 - Compare/Contrast Length: 5-6 sentences Format:Running Comparison/Contrast • Compare • Fact from source to back it up • Explanation of fact as comparison • Contrast word sentence • Contrast • Fact from source to back it up • Explanation of fact as contrast • Compare word sentence • Compare • Fact from source to back it up • Explanation of fact as comparison • Contrast word sentence Contrast Compare Contrast

  4. Paper 1 - Question 3 - OPVL Length:5-6 sentences Format: List or paragraph • Origin • Who created this? • When was this created? • Where was it created? • Purpose • Why was this created? • Values • Using your knowledge about what was going on at the time and what type of source it is, why should we trust this source? • Limitations • Using your knowledge about what was going on at the time and what type of source it is, why should we not trust this source?

  5. Paper 1 - Question 4 - Essay • Body (3 paragraphs) • Baby thesis = • Opinion + 1 idea • Evidence = • Facts from documents • Facts from notes • Argument =  • Opinion + Evidence • Conclusion • Restate thesis in new words • Recap evidence • Connection to world Length:5 paragraphs Format: • Intro (1 paragraph) = • Grabber • Background - What's going on in history? • Restate question and define key words • Thesis: opinion (argument) + what paragraphs are going to talk about

  6. Q1 Q2 Question 1 • Format: Sentences • Length: 1-2 sentences each • Answer the question in your own words, don’t rewrite source • Picture: Don’t just rewrite caption Question 2 • Format: Running comp./cont. • Length: 3-5 sentences • Compare • How are the documents similar • Facts to back up comparison • Contrast word sentence • Contrast • How are the documents different • Facts to back up comparison • Contrast word sentence • Question 3 • Format: Paragraph • Length: 3-4 sentences each • Origin: Who? When? Where? • Purpose: Why? • Values: Why should we trust this source? • Limitations: Why should we not trustthis source? • Question 4 • Format: 5-paragraph essay • Intro • Grabber • Historical background • Thesis: answer question and list 3 topics • Body (3 paragraphs) • Baby Thesis: 1 topic • Facts from docs/knowledge to prove baby • Argument: connect baby to facts • Conclusion Q3 Q4

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