Q3 (b)

Section II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

Criteria	Marks
• Evaluates skilfully the extent to which the statement aligns with an understanding of the prescribed text<br>• Demonstrates a well-informed understanding of context, language, form and ideas using well-selected and detailed analysis of textual references<br>• Composes a thoughtful argument using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form	17–20
• Evaluates effectively the extent to which the statement aligns with an understanding of the prescribed text<br>• Demonstrates an informed understanding of context, language, form and ideas using well-selected analysis of textual references<br>• Composes an effective argument using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form	13–16
• Evaluates the extent to which the statement aligns with an understanding of the prescribed text<br>• Demonstrates an understanding of context, language, form and ideas using textual references<br>• Composes a sound argument using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form	9–12
• Describes some aspects of the prescribed text<br>• Demonstrates some understanding of context, language and form with limited textual references<br>• Composes a limited response to the question	5–8
• Attempts to describe aspects of the prescribed text<br>• Attempts to compose a response to the question	1–4

General NESA Feedback

In better responses, students were able to:

• skilfully explore the innovative alignment of landscape, mind and memory
• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of Malouf’s context and purpose
• critically evaluate the enduring value and significance of Malouf’s insights into the shared experience of what it is to be human
• provide an integrated discussion based on a discerning selection from Malouf’s poems.

Areas for students to improve include:

• demonstrating a greater awareness of Malouf’s context
• using more detailed textual evidence that is linked to the question rather than technique driven
• providing a clear focus on the module and Malouf’s poems as a suite
• incorporating a strong personal voice.