Analysing Comic Strips: “Anomalies” by Ed Grace

Hi everyone! I’m Robyn, the founder of Lead Academics, and welcome back to *IB Bites*—your go-to series for mastering analytical writing, whether you're an IB, AP, A-Level, or IGCSE student! 🎓✨

In today’s video, we’re diving into a 2024 IB past paper titled **“Anomalies”**, a comic strip illustrated by **Ed Grace** for the **European Space Agency (ESA)**.  

In this video, I’ll walk you through:  

1️⃣ How to structure your introduction with the writer, text type, subject, audience, features, and purpose.  

2️⃣ How to analyze the comic’s **layout** (sequencing, panel size, background) and explain how it supports the purpose.  

3️⃣ How to craft a strong topic sentence and close with an evaluation.  

By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to write a detailed, persuasive analysis paragraph.

Read the essay here!