Sample Answers - Blood Brothers (Grades 9

Examiner's Grade

Grade 6 The examiner gave this sample answer Grade 6.
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

This is a confident response to the question and demonstrates a good understanding of the theme and how it is presented. The context of the play has also been mentioned. Literary devices have been highlighted and there is some exploration of language to emphasise effects. Quotations are relevant and fluently embedded in sentences, but occasionally the language is a little informal.

For Grade 7

Refer more to Russell's control of language and purpose.
Link context references to the author's purpose.
Extend the range of vocabulary, and look for more sophisticated words to express ideas.
Be careful not to use informal language, but to develop a critical style.
Use long and short sentences to vary pace, and alter sentence openers for variety.