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ANALYTICAL ESSAY ON THEME OF SHORT STORY - Upper School
OUTCOME ASSESSED |
UNSATISFACTORY |
LIMITED |
SATISFACTORY |
HIGH |
VERY HIGH |
WEIGHT |
MARK |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||
3 |
Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently | Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. | Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. | Has a good command of Standard Australian English | Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality | X 1 | ||||||
4(a) |
Does not demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of analytical essays and has not used the models given | There is some evidence of reference to models made | Uses the models as a guide and aid, selecting appropriate techniques for use in own essay | Uses the models very well , selecting a number of appropriate techniques in their own essay | Adopts a variety of techniques, contributing to the fluency of the writing | X 1 | ||||||
4(b) |
Selects examples and quotes which do not support argument | Selects examples and quotes which support argument at times | Selects examples and quotes which support argument | Selects examples and quotes which support argument consistently | Selects examples and quotes which support argument consistently and flow in the structure of the essay | X1 | ||||||
8 |
Has little understanding of the attitudes and values expressed by the author towards chosen theme | Has some understanding of the attitudes and values expressed by the author towards chosen theme | Comprehends the attitudes and values expressed by the author towards chosen theme | Comprehends the attitudes and values expressed by the author towards chosen theme and is aware of context | Comprehends the attitudes and values expressed by the author towards chosen theme alluding to the context in a perceptive manner | X1 | ||||||
9(a) |
Tone is not suitable for a formal essay | Tone is predominantly suitable for a formal essay | Tone used is suitable for an analytical essay | Tone used is very suitable for an analytical essay | Tone used is excellent for an analytical essay and demonstrates fluency and confidence. | X 1 | ||||||
9(b) |
Alludes to the literary elements, but the argument is not clear | Addresses the literary elements but in a very simple way | Is developing a clear argument supported by an analysis of literary elements | Has a clear argument, supported by an analysis of the selected literary elements | Has a very clear argument, supported by an analysis of the selected literary elements in a fluent and mature manner | X 3 | ||||||
10(a) |
Submits no drafting with final copy | Submits little evidence of drafting | Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy | Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy | Uses drafting and other strategies used very successfully to prepare for good copy | X 1 | ||||||
10(b) |
Literary elements chosen to analyse are not appropriate for this short story or extremely simple | Literary elements chosen to analyse are not all appropriate for this short story or too simple | Literary elements chosen to analyse are appropriate for this short story | Literary elements chosen to analyse sufficiently challenging | Literary elements chosen to analyse difficult but handled well | X1 | ||||||
| RAW SCORE: _________ PERCENTAGE: _________ GRADE: _________ |
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