Creative
Writing (Higher)
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Category
IV (8-11)) |
Category
III
(12-15) |
Category
II
(16-19) |
Category
1 (20-25) |
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Essays
which fall into this category may do so for a variety of reasons It could
be that ·
it fails to achieve
sufficient technical accuracy ·
or that the structure
is not sufficiently organised to carry the candidate’s ideas clearly ·
or that the choice of
words and sentence structure is too mundane (unless this is a conscious
effect deployed in creative work) ·
or that the content is
simply too thin |
The piece ·
demonstrates a
knowledge and understanding of the chosen form ·
demonstrates a capable
development of this form, using characters/dialogue, etc. where appropriate ·
makes a discernible
attempt to strive after effect in the use of language |
The piece
will ·
demonstrate a sound
knowledge and understanding of the chosen form ·
demonstrates an
ability to handle development, characterisation, dialogue, etc. consistently
where appropriate ·
shows an ability to
use language for conscious effect |
The piece ·
demonstrates an
insight into the chosen form ·
demonstrates an
ability to deal skilfully with development, characterisation, dialogue, etc.
where appropriate to the genre ·
demonstrates the
effective use of language in a sustained manner |
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Comments |
Mark |
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Persuasive
Writing (Higher)
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Category
4 (11–14) |
Category
3 (15 – 18) |
Category
2 (19 –23) |
Category
1 (24 – 30) |
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Essays
which fall into this category may do so for a variety of reasons It could
be that ·
it fails to achieve
sufficient technical accuracy ·
or that the structure
is not sufficiently organised to carry the candidate’s ideas clearly ·
or that the choice of
words and sentence structure is too mundane ·
or that the content is
simply too thin |
·
The piece will
communicate a clear sense of the writer’s stance vis avis the topic ·
There will be an
attempt to persuade the reader to share that stance by appropriate selection
of content, use of structure, and persuasive or rhetorical style |
·
The piece will
communicate a clear sense of the writer’s stance vis a vis the topic ·
There will be a
sustained attempt to persuade the reader to share that stance by appropriate
selection of content, effective use of structure and persuasive or rhetorical
style |
·
The piece will
communicate a clear and sophisticated exposition of the writer’s stance vis a
vis the topic. ·
There will be a
sustained argument used to persuade the reader to share that stance by use of
effective structure and a skilful use of a persuasive or rhetorical style |