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Understanding of the text(s)

Interpretation of the Text

Appreciation of Literary Features

Presentation

Formal Use of Language

Little understanding of thought and feeling expressed in the text(s).  Irrelevant or inappropriate references to the text(s) and secondary sources.

The ideas are mainly insignificant and/or irrelevant.  The analysis consists mainly of paraphrase/narration/

repetition of content.

Little mention or consideration of the literary features of the text.

Little evidence of a structure to the commentary.  Little attempt to present ideas in an ordered or logical sequence.

The use of language is not readily comprehensible.  Many lapses in grammar, spelling, sentence construction (syntax).  Vocabulary rarely accurate/appropriate

Superficial understanding of thought and feeling expressed in the text(s).  Some relevant references to the text(s) and secondary sources.

The ideas are sometimes irrelevant.  The essay consists mainly of unsubstantial generalizations.

Some consideration of the literary features of the works in relation to the question.  Superficial analysis of the literary features mentioned.

Some evidence of a structure to the essay.  Some attempt to present ideas in an ordered or logical sequence

Some degree of clarity and coherence in lang.  Some degree of accuracy in: (g, s, s.c.).  Vocab sometimes appropriate.

Adequate understanding of thought and feeling expressed in the text(s).  Adequate and appropriate references to the text(s) and secondary sources.

The ideas are relevant.  The analysis of the ideas is adequate and appropriately illustrated by some relevant examples.

Adequate analysis of the literary features of the works in relation to the question.  The analysis is appropriately illustrated by relevant examples.

Adequate structure to the essay.  Ideas are generally presented in an ordered or logical sequence.  Supporting examples are sometimes appropriately integrated.

Adequately clear and coherent use of language.  Only a few significant lapses in: (g, s, s.c.).  Some care shown in choice of vocab.  Register generally appropriate.

Good understanding of thought and feeling expressed in the text(s) as well as some subtleties of their meaning.  Detailed and pertinent references to the text(s) and secondary sources.

The ideas are carefully explored and include a considered personal response.  The analysis of the ideas is generally detailed and appropriately illustrated by relevant examples.

Detailed and pertinent analysis of the literary features of the works used in response to the question.  The analysis is well illustrated by carefully chosen examples.

Clear and logical structure to the essay.  Supporting examples are appropriately integrated into the body of the essay.

Clear, varied and precise use of language.  No significant lapses in: (g, s, s.c.).  Effective and appropriately varied use of vocab., idiom and style.  Suitable choice of register.

Perceptive understanding of thought and feeling expressed in the text(s) as well as some subtleties of their meaning.  Detailed and persuasive references to the text(s) and secondary sources.

The ideas are convincing and show independence of thought.  The analysis of the ideas is consistently detailed and persuasively illustrated by carefully chosen examples.

Critical analysis of the literary features of the works used in relation to the question.  The analysis is consistently well illustrated by persuasive examples

Purposeful and effective structure to the essay.  Supporting examples are well integrated into the body of the essay.

Clear, varied, precise and concise use of language.  No significant lapses in: (g, s, s.c.).  Precise use of wide vocabulary, and varied idiom and style.  Effective choice of register.