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Blood Brothers (Grades 9–1) York Notes GCSE Revision Guide

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Blood Brothers (Grades 9–1) York Notes

Willy Russell

Examiner's Grade

Grade 4 The examiner gave this sample answer Grade 4.
Now read the comments below to understand why this grade was given.
The examiner also provides tips on how the answer might be improved.


Comment

An understanding of the theme is expressed and some sound points are made. Paragraphs are used effectively, but vocabulary is limited and words or expressions repeated. The overall effect is too chatty in tone. The student needs to write in a more formal style and should also discuss the effects Russell creates, referring to literary devices.

For Grade 6

  • Develop a formal critical style, drawing on a wider range of vocabulary, and avoid informal language or slang.
  • Use literary devices and show how the playwright creates effects from the language he chooses.
  • Make sure quotations are embedded in sentences so that when a sentence is read it flows.

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