Below is a list of marking criteria you may want to have a look at briefly at some point to help give you an indication of the quality of the work you are doing. However it is written mainly for teachers marking essays so the language can seem a bit odd.
The word "framework" refers to the different analytical approaches you can use when writing the essay. For example, lexis, grammar, syntax, imagery, form, phonology. Remember markers want to see a variety of analytical approaches being used.
In the word "overview" the marker wants to know that a student has an overall knowledge and understanding of the poems being studied
The phrase "engages closely" means the markers want to see detailed comments about the language of the poems. You will do this when you comment on the quotations you use in your paragraphs.
It maybe helpful to note that upper band 2 is generally considered to be a pass.
It maybe helpful to note that upper band 2 is generally considered to be a pass.
Assessment Criteria for
Coursework
MARK BAND DESCRIPTORS (AO1)
Upper Band 4 (26–30)
• use of framework(s)
illuminates textual interpretation
• shows an overview of the text
• engages closely with the
meaning of the texts and analyses patterns
• conceptualised and often
sophisticated analysis
• fluent, cohesive writing
Lower band 4 (23–25)
• coherent use of framework(s)
• some analytical probing of
features and patterns
• thoughtful engagement with
texts
• interpretation evident through
approach taken
• fluent writing
Upper band 3 (20–22)
• uses framework(s) to highlight
reading
• describes significant
features/patterns
• shows awareness of stylistic
and linguistic features
• engages with texts through
explanation of features; possibly under-developed in places
• competent writing
Lower band 3 (16–19)
• uses a suitable framework(s)
purposefully
• refers to a range of relevant
points
• sense of patterns emerges in
places; but comments under-developed
• distinguishes between
different features fairly accurately but little comment on effect of features
• clear, straightforward
expression
Upper band 2 (12–15)
• applies framework(s) to show
awareness of some of writer’s choices
• largely accurate comments on
texts but tending towards a feature-spotting approach, or a limited use of
appropriate terminology
• broad comments on effects of
features
• approach may be superficial
• expression communicates ideas
but lacks flexibility
Lower band 2 (9–11)
• attempts to use framework(s)
but with limited effectiveness
• identifies some points but
understanding is not clear
• limited analysis occurs; much
paraphrase
• some awareness of the focus of
a text
• superficial sense of how
language works
• writing communicates some
ideas but lacks precision and accuracy
Upper band 1 (5–8)
• little coherence in selection
of ideas
• little application of
framework(s)
• lacks textual engagement
offering instead implicit views of language use
• superficial ideas
• inaccurate expression and
little sense of appropriate style
Lower band 1 (1–4)
• rudimentary awareness of narrative
• little awareness of frameworks
• minimal coherence/relevance of
response
• markedly brief response
• frequent technical errors and
weaknesses in expression
Zero marks (0)
• response failing to fulfil any
of the lower band 1 requirements
