Movie America Blah Blah

Outcome 1: Reading and responding written task

On the Waterfront text response

Outcome 1 Analyse how a selected text constructs meaning, conveys ideas and values, and is open to a range of interpretations. |

MARK RANGE | DESCRIPTOR: typical performance in each range |

25–30 marks | Thorough and insightful understanding of the ideas, characters and themes constructed and presented in the text. Complex discussion and critical analysis of the structures, features and conventions used by the author to construct meaning. Complex analysis of the ways in which social, historical and/or cultural values are embodied in the text. Construction of a sophisticated interpretation which demonstrates an understanding of ways in which the text is open to different interpretations by different readers. Considered selection and use of significant textual evidence and highly appropriate use of relevant metalanguage to support analysis. Highly expressive, fluent and coherent writing. |

19–24 marks | Thorough knowledge of the ideas, characters and themes constructed and presented in the text. Well-developed discussion and sound analysis of the structures, features and conventions used by the author to construct meaning. Identification and exploration of the ways in which social, historical and/or cultural values are embodied in the text. Construction of a well-developed interpretation, demonstrating knowledge of ways in which the text is open to different interpretations by different readers. Careful selection and use of suitable textual evidence and appropriate use of relevant metalanguage to support analysis. Expressive, fluent and coherent writing. |

13–18 marks | Knowledge of the ideas, characters and themes constructed and presented in the text. Discussion and some analysis of the structures, features and conventions used by the author to construct meaning. Identification of the ways in which social, historical and/or cultural values are embodied in the text....