Paper 2 - Essay writing of final grade 0 % Duration: 2 hours Maximum mark: 80 marks* *Raw mark = scaled mark A scaling factor of x1 is applied to this paper, so there is no difference between the raw mark and scaled mark. × This is the essay paper. You’ll write one essay on each of the two works you’ve studied (a film and a book, or two books).You’ll have a choice of questions for each work.Essays are written in French and should be analytical and critical.You’re aiming for around 300 words per essay – shorter or longer is fine, but this length gives you access to the full range of marks. NB No dictionaries or access to the texts/films in the exam. × Want to practise? Click here to see example essay questions