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The grade-7 Paper 2 shape?
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The grade-7 Paper 2 shape?
Comparative thesis → woven evaluated comparative paragraphs → conclusion with a payoff.
What does the thesis do?
Makes one arguable claim about both works.
How are paragraphs built?
Each covers both works on one point, analysing AND comparing choices.
What lifts a comparison to grade 7?
Weaving, evaluation, and a conclusion that reveals something.
Memorise wording or method?
Method — your works are your own.
In this exemplar, both works reject courage as…
Spectacle / visible applauded action.
Where do both locate real courage?
In an unseen, repeated act (staying; writing the letters).
The conclusion's payoff here?
Real courage is the kind no one thinks to applaud.
Which criteria does the exemplar hit?
All five: A, B1, B2, C, D.
Two mini-essays vs grade 7?
Grade 7 weaves both works in every paragraph; two mini-essays don't.
Topic 4.12 study notes
Full notes & explanations for Grade-7 exemplar
English A Lang & Lit exam skills
Paper structures, command terms & tips
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