2015 Unit 1 Literature

Seamus Heaney Poetry

Use one or more of the passages (poems) selected as the basis for a discussion of Seamus Heaney’s poems. (Word length: 800 – 1200 words)

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1.DISCUSSION OF THE TEXTS KEY MOMENTS
Analysis of how key passages and/or moments in the texts that contribute to an interpretation / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Comprehensive discussion of the significance of key passages/moments in the texts / 5
Thorough discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 4
Clear discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 3
Some discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 2
Some reference to key passages in the texts / 1
2. CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SELECTED PASSAGES (POEMS)
Understanding of the texts demonstrated in a relevant and plausible interpretation / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly developed and subtle interrelationships between selected texts / 5
Well-developed connections between selected texts / 4
Clear connections between selected texts / 3
Some connections between selected texts / 2
Limited connections between selected texts / 1
3. DISCUSSION OF KEY FEATURES AND DEVICES OF THE TEXTS (POEMS)
Analysis and close reading of textual details to support a coherent and detailed interpretation of the text / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Thorough discussion of key features of the text, using appropriate terminology (Metalanguage) / 5
Detailed discussion of key features of the text, using appropriate terminology / 4
Some discussion of key features of the text, using relevant terminology / 3
Some discussion of features of the text, using some relevant terminology / 2
Little discussion of features of the text / 1
4. INTERPRETATION AND COMPARISONS OF THE TEXTS (POEMS)
Analysis of the features of a text and how they contribute to an interpretation. / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly developed interpretation and comparison of the texts / 5
Well-developed interpretation and comparison of the texts / 4
Sound interpretation of the texts / 3
Limited interpretation of the texts, possibly thematic / 2
Limited interpretation of the texts, mainly paraphrase obvious ideas / 1
5. ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF THE VIEWS AND VALUES OF THE TEXTS
Understanding of how views and values may be suggested in the texts / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Comprehensive analysis of the ways in which views and values are suggested by what the text endorses, challenges or leaves unquestioned / 5
Complex analysis of the ways in which views and values are suggested by what the text endorses, challenges or leaves unquestioned / 4
Clear analysis of the ways in which views and values are suggested by what the text endorses, challenges or leaves unquestioned / 3
Limited analysis of the ways in which views and values are suggested by what the text endorses, challenges or leaves unquestioned / 2
Little analysis of the ways in which views and values are suggested by what the text endorses, challenges or leaves unquestioned / 1
6. UNDERSTANDING CONTEXT
Understanding of the context in which the text was set / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Thorough understanding of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 5
Detailed understanding of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 4
Sound knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 3
Some knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 2
Limited knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 1
7. ORGANISATION OF IDEAS
Ability to write expressively and coherently to present an interpretation. / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Very coherent and logical organisation of ideas / 5
Coherent and logical organisation of ideas / 4
Coherent organisation of ideas / 3
Clear organisation of ideas / 2
Simple expression of ideas / 1
8. EXPRESSIVENESS AND FLUENCY
Ability to write expressively and coherently to present an interpretation. / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly expressive, fluent and engaging writing with sophisticated control of the mechanics of written English. / 5
Expressive, fluent and engaging writing with mostly accurate control of the mechanics of written English. / 4
Generally expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Some obvious errors in the use of the mechanics of written English. / 3
Clear expression of ideas. Obvious weakness in control of the mechanics of English and at times not fluent. / 2
Simple expression of ideas. Little control of the basic mechanics of written English. Not fluent. / 1

Total: /40

Marks / 40-38 / 37-33 / 32 / 31-27 / 26 / 25-21 / 20 / 19-15 / 14 / 13-10 / < 10
Grade / A+ / A / B+ / B / C+ / C / D+ / D / E+ / E / UG

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