Section B Comparative Essay – Mark Scheme
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General
Criteria |
A* 36-40 |
Candidates show originality of analysis and
interpretation when evaluating texts. They make cogent and critical responses
to texts in which they explore and evaluate alternative and original
interpretations. They show flair and precision in developing ideas with
reference to structure. Candidates make subtle and discriminating
comparisons, where appropriate, within and between texts. |
A 31-35 |
Candidates show analytical and interpretative skill
when evaluating texts, making cross references where appropriate. They
develop their ideas and refer in detail to aspects of language and structures
making apt and careful comparison, where appropriate, within and between
texts. |
B 26-30 |
Candidates develop a perceptive personal response
which shows analytical skills when exploring texts. There is understanding of
the techniques by which meaning is conveyed and of ways in which the reader
may respond. They support their responses with detailed references to
language, theme and structure. |
C 21-25 |
Candidates make personal and critical responses to
texts which show insight into the ways in which meaning is conveyed. They
refer to aspects of language, structure and themes to support their views. |
D 16-20 |
Candidates make a personal response to texts which
shows understanding of meaning and some of the ways in which it is conveyed.
They comment on aspects of structure, language and theme as well as
expressing their views. |
E 11-15 |
Candidates make a personal response to texts which
shows familiarity when commenting on key ideas, themes, events and
characters. They make inferences and deductions and identify some features of
language and structure. They refer to aspects of the text when explaining their
views. |
F 6-10 |
Candidates make a personal response to texts which
shows awareness of key ideas, themes, events and characters. They refer to
aspects of texts when explaining their views. |
G 3-5 |
Candidates make a basic response to texts. They
identify some aspects of content, characters or situations. |
U 1-2 |
Candidates make a limited response to texts. |