Section One Marking Key

Section One – Marking Key

The response Marks  creates a sophisticated, insightful and sustained reading of the text. 7  constructs a cogent, cohesive and logical reading of the text. 6  constructs a clear but inconsistent reading of the text. 4–5  presents a piecemeal reading of the text - few details, implausible/limited 3 comprehension.  presents a generalised retelling/paraphrasing of the text - few details, 2 implausible/limited comprehension and response.  presents a brief, too generalised, retelling of the text. 1  presents no reading of the text. 0  demonstrates an intellectual engagement with the task. 6  demonstrates a strong engagement with the task. 4–5  demonstrates a reasonable engagement with the task but needs more focus and 3 direction.  demonstrates limited engagement with the task. 2  demonstrates very limited engagement with the task. 1  does not engage with the task. 0  expresses ideas in a lucid, coherent manner with well-structured sentences and 6 paragraphs and with minor grammatical/spelling errors.  expresses ideas in a coherent, well-structured manner with few 4–5 grammatical/spelling errors.  expresses ideas clearly but needs more focus and direction – some/frequent 3 grammatical/spelling errors.  expresses ideas inadequately – some/many grammatical/spelling errors. 2  expresses ideas in a manner that is difficult to follow – many grammatical/spelling 1 errors.  struggles to express any ideas – many grammatical/spelling errors. 0  demonstrates an informed understanding of the key concepts and uses literary 6 terms appropriately.  demonstrates good understanding of the key concepts and makes competent use 4–5 of literary terms.  demonstrates some understanding of the key concepts and makes use of literary 3 terms.  shows limited understanding of the key concepts and of literary terms. 2  shows very limited understanding of the key concepts and of literary terms. 1  shows no understanding of the key concepts and of literary terms. 0  makes intelligent use of supporting evidence including quotes and/or examples. 5  makes good use of supporting evidence including quotes and/or examples. 3–4  makes some use of supporting evidence including quotes and/or examples. 2  makes limited use of supporting evidence including quotes and/or examples. 1  makes no use of supporting evidence. 0 Total 30