Band+Descriptors+for+Unseen,+Novel+and+Drama

These are the band descriptors we want our essays to be compared to :)

__UNSEEN__


 * 21 – 25 || * Intelligent grasp of subject matter. Answers demonstrate a freshness of insight. Good analysis and evaluation of content and presentation, and where appropriate, evidence of the ability to critically appreciate the text. Well focused on the question and addresses most of its key issues
 * Active and close engagement with the text. Sensitive and informed personal response.
 * Ideas developed effectively and well-supported by textual evidence. Answer reflects a highly coherent argument and clarity of thought and expression. ||
 * 18 - 20 || * Competent grasp of subject matter. Evidence of analysis and evaluation which is likely to reflect conscientiousness rather than sophistication. Answers will be related to the question but may not address some of the key issues.
 * Evidence of close reading, though this may not be sustained throughout the anser. The candidate makes a personal response to the text, often providing relevant substantiation.
 * Answers pursue a thorough, though rather unsophisticated argument. Work is generally coherent and clear, though it may lack polish and subtlety of expression. ||

__NOVEL and DRAMA__


 * 21 – 25 || * Discriminating selection of textual detail with close attention to the terms of the question. Top answers take advantage of the opportunities offered by the question.
 * Conscientious answers that demonstrate good understanding of the text and question. Better answers reveal some insights into the text’s main concerns and the effects achieved by the author.
 * Response demonstrates a consistent viewpoint with appropriate substantiation.
 * Clear, organized and coherent work. ||
 * 18 - 20 || * Relevant and apt selection of textual detail. Answers are generally well focused.
 * Answers demonstrate understanding of the text’s main concerns and some knowledge of how the author conveys these.
 * Substantiation of response is relevant and developed.
 * Clear and competent work, generally well-supported by textual evidence but labored arguments may be present. May lapse into narrative occasionally. ||