The Paper 2 exam consists of four essay questions, only one of which must be answered during the timed period. Students will need to compare-contrast two literary works not used in other assessments in the course for this exam.
Although the questions will change from exam to exam, they will be broad in nature allowing a wide and diverse set of literary works to be used. However, it is essential to make sure the works you choose allow you to reach your potential.
The basics
Both HL and SL answer 1 of 4 essay questions. SL and HL students receive exactly the same 4 questions.
Both HL and SL must answer one question in relation to two literary works studied in the course.
Both HL and SL students cannot write about any literary work studied that was used in any previous assessment component.
Both HL and SL have 1 hour and 45 minutes answer this essay question.
Both HL and SL are graded using the same criteria.
At SL, Paper 2 grade counts for 35% of the final grade.
At HL, Paper 2 grade counts for 25% of the final grade.
Criteria
Grade 12 Welcome Back - Introduction to Paper 2
Intro to Paper 2 questions and activity
Essay analysis task
Paper 2 group activity
Model Essay - Includes The Reader
Model Essay 2 - Includes The Reader
Model 3 - Includes Ghosts and The Bluest Eye
Model essay - The Reader & The Crucible - 1/2 essay. Sofia B
Approaches to writing the essay - Comparative approach
Approaches to writing the essay - Text by Text approach