YEAR 10 ENGLISH

COMPARATIVE ESSAY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 2018

CAPABILITIES

INDICATORS

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2

3

4

5

ABILITY TO ADDRESS THE TOPIC

How well has the student addressed the essay topic and considered the complexities?

Essay topic not addressed.

Essay topic addressed in a limited way.

Essay topic generally addressed.

Essay topic mostly addressed.

Essay topic fully addressed and implications considered.

UNDERSTANDING OF THE PAIR OF TEXTS

How much knowledge and understanding has the student demonstrated of the texts?

Very limited understanding of the texts. Limited reference to the texts

Little understanding of the texts. Some use of evidence to support essay response

Sound understanding of the texts. Suitable use of evidence to support essay response

Thorough understanding of the texts. Careful use of evidence to support essay response

Insightful understanding of the texts. Considered use of evidence to support essay response

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PAIR OF TEXTS

How well does the student compare the texts, focusing on similarities and differences?

Very limited analysis of the similarities and/or differences between the texts

Comparison presents some understanding of the similarities and/or differences between the texts

Satisfactory identification of the relevant connections and areas of comparison between the texts

Thoughtful comparison provided through close analysis of connections and areas for comparison

Sustained comparison that presents a considered identification of provided through close analysis of connections and areas for comparison

STRUCTURE

How well has the student structured their comparative essay, paying careful attention to organizational principles and coherence?

Limited (or no) control of the features of a comparative essay

Some control of the features of a comparative essay; essay is broken into some paragraphs

Sound control of the features of a comparative essay; introduction, body and conclusion

Careful control of the comparative essay structure; introduction is focused on topic. TEEL is employed for body paragraphs; a conclusion is reached

Skillful control of the comparative essay structure including TEEL; introduction clearly identifies the approach to the topic and a thoughtful conclusion is reached

LANGUAGE

How clear, varied and accurate is the language? How appropriate is the choice of register, style and terminology?

Very limited expression of ideas in writing

Limited expression of ideas in writing: significant errors in punctuation and grammar. Vocabulary is limited

Written expression is sound, but some errors detract from the overall meaning

Expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Has a good command of language. Vocabulary is often interesting and varied. Register is formal

Highly expressive fluent and coherent writing. Has a strong command of language? A formal register is maintained

A+

A

B+

B

C+

C

D+

D

E+

E

N

23-25

20-22

19

18

17

15-16

14

13

12

10-11

0-9

2