Examiner's Grade
Grades 6–7
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Comment
The answer provides a clear and well-developed account of the song and its importance. The main points are discussed and supported by a range of references to the text. Exploring links to the context in greater depth would improve the answer.
For Grades 8–9
- Aim for a conceptual approach to the question, focused on thematic ideas, rather than a chronological approach.
- Ensure that the interpretation of context is embedded seamlessly into all points.
- Offer more developed interpretation of all references to the text.
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