Information on Paper 1 – 35% of Final Grade

• Two texts provided. We need to answer two questions, write separate essays for both – 2h15

• Criteria is out of 40 
  • Criteria A – Understanding and Interpretation – 5 marks
    • The analysis of the text should show an understanding of the text’s purpose, the target audience, and its context (when appropriate) in relation to the question being asked. One’s analysis of the text needs to be supported by relevant examples from the text.
  • Criteria B – Analysis & Evaluation – 5 marks
    • The analysis of the text must show how a writer’s choices shape meaning. A good analysis comments on effects of these features on its target audience in relation to the purpose(s) of the text. A focus on the guiding question (a technical or formal aspect of the text) is important here. 
  • Criteria C – Focus & organisation – 5 marks
    • The analysis must contain coherent arguments that are well-developed. The analysis must be organized effectively.
  • Criteria D – Language – 5 marks 
    • The language of the analysis must be clear, varied and accurate. The register of the analysis must be appropriate, meaning it contains formal sentence structure, good choice of words, and effective terminology.
• Appeal, electronic text, manifest, pastiche, screenplay,