Criterion A: knowledge, understanding and interpretation
ā¢ To what extent does the oral show knowledge and understanding of the extracts, of the extracts, and the literary work and the non-literary body of work from which they were taken?
ā¢ To what extent are interpretations relevant to the global issue?
ā¢ To what extent are interpretations supported by relevant references to the texts, the work and the body of work? | The oral shows perceptive knowledge and understanding of the texts. Interpretations are consistently relevant to the global issue and effectively supported by convincing references to the extracts, the work and the body of work.
Tip: Since IO is internally assessed, implement the analysis that your teacher gives to you as feedback. Saying what your teacher believes is the āperceptiveā analysis and interpretation will help you achieve the highest markband. |
Criterion B: Analysis and evaluation
ā¢ To what extent does the oral analyse and evaluate how the authors present the global issue through authorial choices in the extracts, the work and the body of work? | The oral shows insightful analysis and evaluation of how authors present the global issue through authorial choices in the extracts, the work and the body of work.
Tip: āInsightfulā indicates that you are demonstrating a layered understanding. Show that you can identify the implied meaning in addition to the superficial information in the work. |
Criterion C: Coherence, balance, focus and organisation
ā¢ To what extent does the oral show coherence, balance, focus and organisation? | The oral shows effective coherence, balance, focus and organisation. - Balance: Spending equal amount of time analysing the literary and non-literary works - Coherence & Focus: Linking your points back to the GI - Organization: Maintaining a logical flow of ideas (ex: PEAL structure for body paragraphs) |
Criterion D: Language
ā¢ To what extent is the studentās use of vocabulary, tone, syntax, style and terminology accurate, varied and effective? | The studentās use of vocabulary, tone, syntax, style and terminology is convincingly accurate, varied and effective.
Tip: Use terminologies specific for english analysis (authorial choices) and speech-like tone of voice (not an essay tone). |
Ā Same grading criteria for SL and HL (HL is not graded any harshly than SL)