Language Exam Mark Scheme– Section A, Final Question

Marks	The candidate:
11-12 (A*)	· demonstrates skills of analysis and interpretation in evaluating the writer's techniques · is likely to use textual references which are apt and carefully chosen to support the points made
9-10 (A)	· makes perceptive points about the writer's techniques · may use textual references with some discrimination to substantiate points made · shows sound analysis and interpretation of the writer's use of · language in points that are clearly organised and developed
7-8 (B)	· shows a sound understanding of the writer's techniques · is likely to select suitable aspects of the text · begins to be able to show how meaning and effect are being created
5-6 (C)	· begins to show greater familiarity with a wider range of techniques in the passage · may be able to select some more relevant sections of text, but not consistently · is able to make clearer comments about the writer's technique
3-4 (D)	· shows some understanding of the writer's technique, though there may still be some uncertainty about some aspects of the passage · shows an understanding of some of the main features of the passage, but it is not sustained · may demonstrate some selection of text · makes simple comments on aspects of language and technique
1-2 (E)	· is able to make a small number of simple points that may focus on only one of the two bullet points · may recount aspects of the text rather than addressing technique · shows a limited grasp of ideas
0	· makes no response or a response that does not refer to the question or seem to be response to the text