Reading Comprehension
This question is worth 50 marks - the same amount as Question B and half that of the essay.
For Higher Level, there are generally three questions; the first two worth 15 marks, the third worth 20. You should write about one solid paragraph for each 5 marks (so, three paragraphs for 15 marks, four for 20). Each paragraph should make a clear statement, include a quotation from the text to support your statement and some brief analysis. It's very important not to leave yourself short of time when attempting the third question. You must remember that it's worth more than either of the first questions, and so must be longer.
At Ordinary Level, the third question is broken down into two ten mark questions.
For Higher Level, there are generally three questions; the first two worth 15 marks, the third worth 20. You should write about one solid paragraph for each 5 marks (so, three paragraphs for 15 marks, four for 20). Each paragraph should make a clear statement, include a quotation from the text to support your statement and some brief analysis. It's very important not to leave yourself short of time when attempting the third question. You must remember that it's worth more than either of the first questions, and so must be longer.
At Ordinary Level, the third question is broken down into two ten mark questions.