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Work Sample : Jessie

Activity : Individual reading and writing - selecting and analysing poems for an anthology

    Individual reading and writing - selecting and analysing poems for an anthology - Jessie : Grade Commentary

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Jessie has demonstrated an extensive and highly sophisticated knowledge of poetry analysis. Clever use of language and vocabulary supports a perceptive and discerning treatment of the poems. There is careful integration of analysis, supported by well-chosen textual evidence. Jessie has also attempted to address the thematic relevance of the poems for audience and context. A very high level of competence in the application of existing knowledge and skills to a new situation has been demonstrated. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard at the end of Stage 4.

Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

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