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2.4 Analyse short written texts

Achievement criteria

You will write one essay of around 300–400 words on two short texts that you have studied in class. The essay will provide opportunities to gain achievement, merit, and excellence grades. You will be assessed on your ability to analyse and use evidence from the text you studied to support a clear and logical discussion.

On this page: Achievement | Achievement with Merit | Achievement with Excellence

Achievement

Analyse specified aspect(s) of at least two short written texts, using supporting evidence.

Make sure you:

• brainstorm your answer so you focus on the question not the plot
• state at least one central idea or argument in the introduction, to be discussed in 4–5 clear paragraphs, and your final thoughts presented in a conclusion
• answer all parts of the question
• include the title and author of each text in the introduction
• structure paragraphs by using topic sentence, explanation, and example from the text
• use accurate quotations, examples, and details from each text to support your analysis
• show you have examined and understood the main ideas, events, and characters in each text
• identify how the text makes you feel or what it made you think about
• write 300–400 words.

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Achievement with Merit

Analyse specified aspect(s) of at least two short written convincingly, using supporting evidence.

Make sure you:

• reach Achievement
• directly and fully answer the question using relevant quotations and details from the texts to reinforce your points
• use appropriate terminology to examine features accurately
• plan your answer and expand your ideas by structuring an argument
• address all parts of the question equally
• thoroughly examine aspects of each text and begin to make conclusions about writer's purpose
• distinguish between how certain effects, ideas, and elements are presented and why they were presented in that particular way
• examine how language has been used to shape the reader's point of view
• think independently and show an appreciation of theme, style, and purpose
• make relevant and mature conclusions based on personal response and understanding
• write 300–400 words clearly and logically.

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Achievement with Excellence

Analyse specified aspect(s) of at least two short written texts convincingly and with insight, using supporting evidence.

Make sure you:

• reach Achievement with Merit
• show how all elements of the text (plot, setting, character, and style) work together to support the writer's purpose
• develop a discussion or argument around each text and the question
• demonstrate a deep and full understanding of each text
• consistently evaluate the effectiveness of how language techniques have been used to communicate a message
• choose a main theme or character that can be fully discussed and linked to other themes in the text to further your argument
• use appropriate vocabulary confidently to explain your ideas connected to the writer's purpose
• use insightful analysis to make mature observations and respond personally to the text
• make conclusions throughout the essay to give a unique and /or an original response
• write over 300–400 words fluently and logically.

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