Test_Paper

English A1SL Rubric, World Literature (Papers 1 and 2) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | A. Selection of the Aspect and its Treatment | The candidate has not reached level 1. | Little attempt to define the aspect chosen; the treatment of ideas is generally inappropriate to the assignment. (The aspect chosen has little focus; the treatment of ideas is generally not relevant to the aspect chosen, or the assignment consists mainly of paraphrase.) | Attempt to define the aspect chosen; the treatment of ideas is to some extent appropriate. (The aspect chosen is to some extent appropriate to the assignment; the aspect chosen has focus, but it is too wide; the treatment of ideas is sometimes not relevant to the aspect chosen, or the assignment consists in part of paraphrase.) | The aspect is defined and followed by a generally appropriate treatment of ideas. (The aspect chosen is appropriate to the assignment; the aspect chosen has a specific and generally relevant focus; the treatment of ideas is relevant to the aspect chosen, and includes a personal response to the works.) | Clearly defined aspect followed by an appropriate treatment of ideas. (The aspect chosen is appropriate to the assignment; the aspect chosen has a specific and relevant focus; the ideas show independence of thought and their treatment is relevant to the aspect chosen.) | Clearly defined aspect followed by a highly appropriate treatment of ideas. (The aspect chosen is highly appropriate to the assignment; the aspect chosen has a specific and relevant focus; the ideas show independence of thought and their treatment is highly relevant to the aspect chosen.) | B. Knowledge and Understanding of Works | The candidate has not reached level 1. | Little understanding of the works studied. (Knowledge but little understanding of the aspects of the works most relevant to the assignment; a few links between works, where appropriate; little appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment, where appropriate. | Some understanding of the works studied. (Knowledge and some understanding of the aspects of the works most relevant to the assignment; a link between the works, where appropriate; some appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment, where appropriate.) | Adequate understanding of the works studied. (Knowledge and satisfactory understanding of the aspects of the works most relevant to the assignment; meaningful linking of works, where appropriate; appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment, where appropriate.) | Good understanding of the works studied. (Detailed knowledge of, and good insight into, the aspects of the works most relevant to the assignment; clear and meaningful linking of works, where appropriate; good appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment, where appropriate.) | Excellent understanding of the works studied. (In-depth knowledge of, and very good insight into, the aspects of the works most relevant to the assignment; meaningful and perceptive linking of works, where appropriate; excellent appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment, where appropriate.) | C. Presentation | The candidate has not reached level 1. | The formal structure and/or development of ideas are generally not effective. (Little evidence of a structure to the assignment selected; a few references to the works, but they are generally not pertinent to the assignment; where appropriate, the statement of intent provides few details about the aims of the assignment.) | The formal structure and/or development of ideas are to some extent effective. (Evidence of a structure to the assignment; references are occasionally to the point; where appropriate, the statement of intent includes a few details about the aims of the assignment.) | The formal structure and/or development of ideas are effective. (Adequate structure to the assignment; references are generally to the point; where appropriate, the presentation of aims in the statement of intent is generally clear and includes some details; the candidate has remained within the prescribed word-limit.) | The formal structure and/or development of ideas are very effective. (Clear and logical structure to the assignment; precise and pertinent references to the works; where appropriate, the statement of intent is clear, detailed and relevant; the candidate has remained within the prescribed word-limit.) | The formal structure and/or development of ideas are highly effective. (Purposeful and effective structure to the assignment; precise and highly pertinent references to the works; where appropriate, the statement of intent is clear, detailed and highly relevant; the candidate has remained within the prescribed word-limit.) | D. Language | The candidate has not reached level 1. | Little use of appropriate language. (Generally inappropriate register for the assignment selected; frequent lapses in the conventions of written work.) | Some use of appropriate language. (Generally appropriate register for the assignment selected; some lapses in the conventions of written work; some consistency or clarity of expression.) | Adequate use of appropriate language. (Appropriate register for the assignment selected; the conventions of written work are generally followed; consistency and some clarity of expression.) | Good use of appropriate language. (The register is effective and appropriate for the assignment selected; the conventions of written work are closely followed; clarity, consistency and general fluency of expression.) | Excellent use of appropriate language. (The register is highly effective and appropriate for the assignment selected; careful attention is given to the conventions of written work; clarity, consistency and fluency of style.) |