2019HSCExtended responseUnfolding Florence — Gillian Armstrong

Q7

20 marks

Question

Media - Gillian Armstrong, Unfolding Florence
A portrait of a conservative and futile rebellion.
To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Unfolding Florence? 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 evaluate Armstrong and Broadhurst as innovative and determined Australian women, within a distinctly Australian context
provide a well-informed understanding of Armstrong's purpose in exploring gender roles and deviating from stereotypes
provide a sophisticated and integrated discussion of form and features, layering multifaceted stylistic techniques with well-chosen and consistently referenced examples from the film.

Areas for students to improve include:

using detailed textual references specific to the media form
exploring the question in a holistic manner
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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