English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL

Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

Mastering Commentary: Low Vs. High Scoring Responses

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Constructive criticism

Constructive criticism provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of a piece of work. The first excerpt represents a 'low scoring' response, criticized for its lack of organization and depth. The second excerpt, however, is lauded for its engagement with the text and exploration of ideas.

 

Real World Example: Think of it like watching a movie. A bad movie review merely lists what happened without analyzing the film's themes or directorial choices. A great review, however, discusses the plot's implications, character development, and cinematography, providing deeper insights into the film's overall impact.

Content & ideas

As suggested by the expert opinion, the essence of effective writing lies not in the format but in the richness of content and ideas. A structured piece devoid of substantial insights would feel hollow.

 

Real World Example: Consider a pizza. The crust (form) provides structure, but it's the sauce and toppings (content and ideas) that add flavor and make it enjoyable.

Organization

A well-organized piece should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. It means presenting your ideas logically and coherently, leading the reader through your argument without confusion.

 

Real World Example: Think about your journey through a museum. The exhibits are typically organized in a way that guides you from the start to the end, helping you understand and appreciate the complete narrative.

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Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL

Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

Mastering Commentary: Low Vs. High Scoring Responses

Word Count Emoji
670 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Constructive criticism

Constructive criticism provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of a piece of work. The first excerpt represents a 'low scoring' response, criticized for its lack of organization and depth. The second excerpt, however, is lauded for its engagement with the text and exploration of ideas.

 

Real World Example: Think of it like watching a movie. A bad movie review merely lists what happened without analyzing the film's themes or directorial choices. A great review, however, discusses the plot's implications, character development, and cinematography, providing deeper insights into the film's overall impact.

Content & ideas

As suggested by the expert opinion, the essence of effective writing lies not in the format but in the richness of content and ideas. A structured piece devoid of substantial insights would feel hollow.

 

Real World Example: Consider a pizza. The crust (form) provides structure, but it's the sauce and toppings (content and ideas) that add flavor and make it enjoyable.

Organization

A well-organized piece should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. It means presenting your ideas logically and coherently, leading the reader through your argument without confusion.

 

Real World Example: Think about your journey through a museum. The exhibits are typically organized in a way that guides you from the start to the end, helping you understand and appreciate the complete narrative.

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