2016 Unit 1 Literature

2016 Unit 1 Literature

Indigenous Poetry

Use two or more of the poems selected as the basis for a comparative analytical discussion.

(Word length: 800 – 1200 words)

Student name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

1.DISCUSSION OF EACH POEMS KEY MOMENTS
Analysis of how moments in the poems contribute to an interpretation / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Comprehensive discussion of the significance of key passages/moments in the texts / 5
Thorough discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 4
Clear discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 3
Some discussion of the significance of key moments in the texts / 2
Some reference to key passages in the texts / 1
2. CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SELECTED POEMS
Understanding of the texts demonstrated in a relevant and plausible interpretation / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly developed and subtle interrelationships between selected texts / 5
Well-developed connections between selected texts / 4
Clear connections between selected texts / 3
Some connections between selected texts / 2
Limited connections between selected texts / 1
3. DISCUSSION OF KEY FEATURES AND DEVICES OF THE POEMS
Analysis and close reading of textual details to support a coherent and detailed interpretation of the text / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Thorough discussion of key features of the text, using appropriate terminology (Metalanguage) / 5
Detailed discussion of key features of the text, using appropriate terminology / 4
Some discussion of key features of the text, using relevant terminology / 3
Some discussion of features of the text, using some relevant terminology / 2
Little discussion of features of the text / 1
4. UNDERSTANDING CONTEXT
Understanding of the context in which the text was set / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Thorough understanding of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 5
Detailed understanding of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 4
Sound knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 3
Some knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 2
Limited knowledge of the context/s in which the text was set or created / 1
5. EXPRESSIVENESS AND FLUENCY
Ability to write expressively and coherently to present an interpretation. / Mark
Range / Mark
Achieved
Highly expressive, fluent and engaging writing with sophisticated control of the mechanics of written English. / 5
Expressive, fluent and engaging writing with mostly accurate control of the mechanics of written English. / 4
Generally expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Some obvious errors in the use of the mechanics of written English. / 3
Clear expression of ideas. Obvious weakness in control of the mechanics of English and at times not fluent. / 2
Simple expression of ideas. Little control of the basic mechanics of written English. Not fluent. / 1

Total: /25

Result x 4 divided by 10 = /10

Marks / 25 - 24 / 23-22 / 21 / 20-19 / 18 / 17-16 / 15 / 14-13 / 12 / 11-9 / < 8
Grade / A+ / A / B+ / B / C+ / C / D+ / D / E+ / E / UG

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