Work Samples - Grade D
The work samples for this grade, together, assist teachers to gain a common understanding of the standard of work typically produced by students whose performance, on balance, matches the description for Grade D.
Activity: Individual reading and writing - selecting and analysing poems for an anthology (View Activity…)
Students recommend three poems for inclusion in a poetry anthology for Year 8. They write a response to each one, giving reasons for their recommendations.
Work Samples: Ariel
Activity: Life writing (View Activity…)
Students select a piece of their own writing for a life writing competition and evaluate the merits and appropriateness of the piece.
Grade D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.