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- Subject: English
- AS: 90721
- Level: 3
- Credits: 3
- External
3.2 Respond critically to written text(s) studied
This achievement standard involves a previous reading and study of written text(s), and developing a critical response, using supporting evidence.
Assessment will require writing a critical response/essay on an aspect or aspects of one of the following text types:
- novel
- short story – refer to at least two
- poetry – refer to at least two
- non-fiction
- non-Shakespearean drama
- print media - refer to at least two
- hyperfiction.
Text(s) analysed at this level should be of sufficient depth and complexity to enable development of a full and detailed analysis. Text(s) studied are also expected to have significant literary merit/ worth/ qualities, or an established critical reputation or acclaim.
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