2019HSCExtended responseGood Night, and Good Luck — George Clooney

Q6

20 marks

Question

Film - George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck
No one changes; no one grows. A disturbing paralysis prevails.
To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Good Night, and Good Luck? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

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Solution

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 dual context of the film, identifying contextual links between 1950s McCarthyism and Clooney’s contemporary context
provide a well-informed and thoughtful thesis
insightfully analyse a range of textual examples to provide a holistic evaluation of the question
cleverly integrate detailed analysis of specific film techniques to support their thesis.

Areas for students to improve include:

moving their discussion beyond the 1950s setting of the text
incorporating a clearer focus on form and features rather than retelling the plot
focusing on Clooney’s purpose as composer, rather than providing a character study of Morrow
demonstrating a greater awareness of the module.

Supplied marking guidance · human reviewed

Compare this with your working, not only your final sentence.

Syllabus alignment

Module B: Critical Study of Literature

Critical Study of LiteratureDevelop and support an informed personal interpretation through close analysis of a substantial literary text.

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