IB English A Lang & Lit Topic Comparative Analysis Part 1 Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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The Goal of Paper 2: Comparison, Not Just Analysis

The biggest misconception about Paper 2 is thinking it's about analyzing each text in isolation. It’s not.
Paper 2 is about putting two texts in conversation. You are being assessed on how well you compare and contrast, not how well you can write two separate mini-essays.
A weak approach looks like this:
1. Paragraph on Text A
2. Paragraph on Text B
3. One or two sentences comparing them at the end
4. This is more like two Paper 1s stuck together. It does not score well.
A strong Paper 2 essay:
1. Makes comparison the central focus from the topic sentence onward
2. Moves between the two texts purposefully and analytically
3. Weaves similarities and differences throughout each point

Step-by-Step: How to Write a Comparative Body Paragraph

Step 1: Write a Comparative Topic Sentence

A comparative topic sentence should:
1. Introduce the analytical focus (your main point)

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The Goal of Paper 2: Comparison, Not Just Analysis

The biggest misconception about Paper 2 is thinking it's about analyzing each text in isolation. It’s not.
Paper 2 is about putting two texts in conversation. You are being assessed on how well you compare and contrast, not how well you can write two separate mini-essays.
A weak approach looks like this:
1. Paragraph on Text A
2. Paragraph on Text B
3. One or two sentences comparing them at the end
4. This is more like two Paper 1s stuck together. It does not score well.
A strong Paper 2 essay:
1. Makes comparison the central focus from the topic sentence onward
2. Moves between the two texts purposefully and analytically
3. Weaves similarities and differences throughout each point

Step-by-Step: How to Write a Comparative Body Paragraph

Step 1: Write a Comparative Topic Sentence

A comparative topic sentence should:
1. Introduce the analytical focus (your main point)

Definition

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Paper 1 Lang & Lit4 subtopics

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Text Types13 subtopics

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IB English A Lang & Lit Comparative Analysis Part 1 Notes

Everything You Need to Know About Analysis6 subtopics

Paper 1 Lang & Lit4 subtopics

Paper 2 Lang & Lit4 subtopics

Individual Oral (IO)4 subtopics

Higher Level Essay3 subtopics

Text Types13 subtopics

Literary Forms4 subtopics

The Goal of Paper 2: Comparison, Not Just Analysis

Step-by-Step: How to Write a Comparative Body Paragraph

Step 1: Write a Comparative Topic Sentence

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The Goal of Paper 2: Comparison, Not Just Analysis

Step-by-Step: How to Write a Comparative Body Paragraph

Step 1: Write a Comparative Topic Sentence

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