English Literature: Rubric for Coursework Portfolio

(0-1 mark) No answer or insufficient to meet the criteria for Band 8.
Band 8

(2-4 marks)

 Limited attempt to respond

Shows some limited understanding of simple/literal meaning
Band 7

(5-7 marks)

 Some evidence of simple personal response

Makes a few straightforward comments

Shows a few signs of understanding the surface meaning of the text

Makes a little reference to the text
Band 6

(8-10 marks)

 Attempts to communicate a basic personal response

Makes some relevant comments

Shows a basic understanding of surface meaning of the text

Makes a little supporting reference to the text
Band 5

(11-13 marks)

 Begins to develop a personal response

Shows some understanding of meaning

Makes a little reference to the language of the text

Uses some supporting textual detail
Band 4

(14-16 marks)

 Makes a reasonably developed personal response

Shows understanding of the text and some of its deeper implications

Makes some response to the way the writer uses language

Shows some thoroughness in the use of supporting evidence from the text
Band 3

(17-19 marks)

 Makes a well-developed and detailed personal response

Shows a clear understanding of the text and some of its deeper implications

Makes a developed response to the way the writer achieves her/his effects

Supports with careful and relevant reference to the text
Band 2

(20-22 marks)

 Sustains a perceptive and convincing personal response

Shows a clear critical understanding of the text

Responds sensitively and in detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects

Integrates much well-selected reference to the text
Band 1

(23-25 marks)

 Answers in this band have all the qualities of Band 2 work, with further insight, sensitivity, individuality and flair. They show complete and sustained engagement with both text and task.

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