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Tuesday 8 December 2009

Simplified Essay Criteria

Simplified Essay Marking Criteria

A*
Satisfies all of the requirements of the band below, but with impressive
• flair
• articulation
• originality

A
Answers the question with structured analysis, close attention to language in the explanation section of each paragraph, and: balanced examination of alternative examples or interpretations, sophisticated awareness of context, independent perception, insight and judgement.

B
Answers the question with structured analysis and close attention to language in the explanation section of each paragraph: focuses on style and language, paying attention to individual words and details from the evidence quoted, explains their effect clearly and fully, explains how this supports the overall line of response to the Q

C
Answers the question with structured essay technique: i.e. clear line of response to Q and brief statement of key points, deals with one key point per paragraph; uses PQC in every paragraph, concludes succinctly
D
Makes some sound observations in answer to the question but without effective structure, textual support and analysis

E
Shows some effort and understanding of the text, but does not really engage with the question or with the process of structured of essay writing.

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