2017 Unit 1English

ANALYSING ARGUMENTS (WRITTEN)

Marking Criteria

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

Teacher: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….

1. UNDERSTANDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARGUMENTS / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Comprehensive and complex understanding of the arguments presented in the texts and how they have been constructed to position audiences. / 5
Detailed and accurate understanding of the arguments presented in the texts and how they have been constructed to position audiences. / 4
Sound and clear understanding of the arguments presented in the texts and how they have been constructed to position audiences. / 3
Some understanding of the arguments presented in the texts showing some awareness of how they have been constructed to position audiences. / 2
Limited understanding of the arguments presented in the texts showing limited awareness of how they have been constructed to position audiences. / 1
2. ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF LANGUAGE USED TO POSITION READERS / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Sophisticated and insightful analysis and comparison of arguments with complex discussion of the intent and development of the arguments, persuasive use of language and the impact of the texts. Considered and accurate use of textual evidence to justify the analysis. / 5
Detailed and careful analysis and comparison of arguments with thoughtful discussion of the persuasive use of language and the impact of the texts. Careful use of textual evidence to justify the analysis. / 4
Clear and appropriate analysis and comparison of arguments with broad discussion of the persuasive use of language and the impact of the texts. Suitable use of textual evidence to justify the analysis. / 3
Some analysis and comparison of arguments with limited discussion of the persuasive use of language and the impact of the texts. Some use of textual evidence to justify the analysis. / 2
Limited analysis and comparison of arguments with some reference to the texts. / 1
3. STRUCTURE / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Skilful control of the features of comparative analysis, including the highly proficient use of structure, conventions and language, including the use of relevant metalanguage. / 5
Careful control of the features of comparative analysis, including the careful use of structure, conventions and language, including the use of relevant metalanguage. / 4
Sound control of the features of comparative analysis, including the appropriate use of structure, conventions and language, including the use of relevant metalanguage. / 3
Some control of the features of comparative analysis, including the use of structure, conventions and language, including the use of metalanguage. / 2
Limited control of the features of comparative analysis. / 1
4.EXPRESSIVENESS AND FLUENCY / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly expressive and precise writing. / 5
Expressive, coherent and fluent writing. / 4
Generally expressive, coherent and fluent writing. / 3
Clear written expression with occasional errors. / 2
Simple written expression. / 1
Marks / 20 - 19 / 18 - 17 / 16 / 15 - 14 / 13 / 12 - 11 / 10 / 9 - 8 / 7 / 6 - 5 / < 5
Grade / A+ / A / B+ / B / C+ / C / D+ / D / E+ / E / UG

Total: /20

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