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NotesEnglish A: Lang & Lit HLUnit 4
IB English A: Lang & Lit HL · Unit 4 of 6

IB English A: Lang & Lit HL Unit 4: Paper 2: The Comparative Essay

Unit 4 of IB English A: Language and Literature covers Paper 2: The Comparative Essay. This unit contains 4 topics and 13 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

4 topics13 sub-topics
Exam technique guide

What Unit 4 covers

The comparative essay on two literary works, and the oral on a global issue across two works.

Topics in Unit 4

4.1

Understanding Paper 2

2 sub-topics

4.2

Planning the essay

2 sub-topics

4.3

Writing the essay

5 sub-topics

4.4

Exam skills & practice

4 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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