At HL students are required to complete an assignment of 1,200–1,500 words, with a reflective statement of 300–400 words, based on a work studied in part 1 of the course and assessed externally. The following are the criteria by which you will be scored:
Criterion A: Fulfilling the requirements of the reflective
statement
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Marks
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Level descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below.
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1
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Reflection on the interactive oral shows superficial
development of the student’s understanding of cultural and contextual
elements.
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2
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Reflection on the interactive oral shows some development
of the student’s understanding of cultural and contextual elements.
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3
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Reflection on the interactive oral shows development of
the student’s understanding of cultural and contextual elements.
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Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding
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Marks
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Level descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below.
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1-2
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The essay shows some knowledge but little understanding of
the work used for the assignment.
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3-4
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The essay shows knowledge and understanding of, and some
insight into, the work used for the assignment.
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5-6
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The essay shows detailed knowledge and understanding of,
and perceptive insight into, the work used for the assignment.
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Criterion C: Appreciation of the writer’s choices
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Marks
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Level descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below.
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1-2
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There is some mention, but little appreciation, of the
ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning.
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3-4
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There is adequate appreciation of the ways in which
language, structure, technique and style shape meaning.
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5-6
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There is excellent appreciation of the ways in which
language, structure, technique and style shape meaning.
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Criterion D: Organization and development
(Note: The word
limit for the essay is 1,200–1,500 words. If the word limit is exceeded, 2
marks will be deducted.)
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Marks
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Level descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below.
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1
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There is some attempt to organize ideas, but little use of
examples from the works used.
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2
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Ideas are superficially organized and developed, with some
integrated examples from the works used.
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3
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Ideas are adequately organized and developed, with
appropriately integrated examples from the works used.
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4
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Ideas are effectively organized and developed, with
well-integrated examples from the works used.
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5
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Ideas are persuasively organized and developed, with
effectively integrated examples from the works used.
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Criterion E: Language
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Marks
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Level descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below.
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1
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Language is rarely clear and appropriate; there are many
errors in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction, and little sense of
register and style
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2
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Language is sometimes clear and carefully chosen; grammar,
vocabulary and sentence construction are fairly accurate, although errors and
inconsistencies are apparent; the register and style are to some extent
appropriate to the task.
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3
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Language is clear and carefully chosen, with an adequate
degree of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction, despite
some lapses; register and style are mostly appropriate to the task.
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4
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Language is clear and carefully chosen, with a good degree
of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction; register and
style are consistently appropriate to the task.
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5
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Language is very clear, effective, carefully chosen and
precise, with a high degree of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence
construction; register and style are effective and appropriate to the task.
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