2016 – Great Expectations (Charles Dickens)

Year 10 SEAL – Passage analysis

Analyse critically features of a text, relating them to an interpretation of the text as a whole.

Student name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

1. DISCUSSION OF THE KEY PASSAGE / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Comprehensive discussion of the significance of key passage to the text. / 5
Thorough discussion of the significance of the key passage to the text. / 4
Clear discussion of the significance of the key passage to the text. / 3
Some discussion of the significance of the key passages to the text. / 2
Some reference to the key passage and the text. / 1
2. DISCUSSION OF KEY FEATURES OF THE PASSAGE / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Thorough discussion of key features of the passage, using appropriate terminology / 5
Detailed discussion of key features of the passage, using appropriate terminology / 4
Some discussion of key features of the passage, using relevant terminology / 3
Some discussion of features of the passage, using some relevant terminology / 2
Little discussion of features of the passage / 1
4. INTERPRETATION OF THE TEXT / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly developed interpretation of the passage / 5
Well-developed interpretation of the passage / 4
Sound interpretation of the passage / 3
Limited interpretation of the passage, possibly thematic / 2
Limited interpretation of the passage, mainly paraphrase / 1
5. USE OF TEXTUAL DETAIL / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Very perceptive selection and use of textual detail to support the interpretation / 5
Perceptive selection and use of textual detail to support the interpretation / 4
Reasoned selection and use of textual detail to support the interpretation / 3
Some selection and/or use of textual detail to support the interpretation / 2
Minimal use of textual detail to support the interpretation / 1
6. EXPRESSIVENESS AND FLUENCY / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly expressive, fluent and engaging writing with sophisticated control of the mechanics of writing. / 5
Expressive, fluent and engaging writing with mostly accurate control of the mechanics of writing. / 4
Generally expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Some obvious errors in the mechanics of writing. / 3
Clear expression of ideas. Obvious weakness in control of the mechanics of writing – lacking fluency. / 2
Simple expression of ideas. Little control of the basic mechanics of written English. Not fluent. / 1
Marks / VH / H / M / L / VL / UG
Grade / 20-25 / 17 - 19 / 14 - 16 / 11 - 13 / 9-10 / 1-8

/25

Comments:

1)Annotate you passage to identify themes, language techniques (e.g. symbolism) and key phrases that link to main ideas of novel.

2)Explain in a detailed paragraph (including short quotes and phrases from the text), what this passage reveals about the main characters included. (Their relationship, their motives, their questions, their concerns) What information contained in this passage is significant to the text as a whole?

3)Explain in a detailed paragraph what language techniques Dickens has used in this passage to convey the mood and ideas that are reflected in this passage.

4)Explain in a detailed paragraph what key themes are contained in this passage and how they connect to the key themes explored in the novel. Are these themes still relevant to a contemporary audience? If so, then why?

5)Explain in a detailed paragraph what social views and values are reflected in this paragraph. Is Dickens challenging or agreeing with these behaviours? Is he making a social commentary on his own society? What are we able to identify or understand as his message to the reader?

-You should have 1 annotated passage and 4 detailed paragraphs that contain evidence, quotes and phrases to support the discussion.

-You should be attempting to use metalanguage wherever possible.

-You should have attempted to follow a TEEL structure for your discussion.

-Your analysis should be between 600 – 800 words (no longer than 1000 words)