Sec A Q7 AO

AO3 Explore links and connections between writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed.

Level 1 Mark 1-3

The response does not compare the texts.

• Description of writers’ ideas and perspectives, including theme, language and/or structure.

• The use of references is limited.

Level 2 Mark 4-6

• The response considers obvious comparisons between the texts.

• Comment on writers’ ideas and perspectives, including theme, language and/or structure.

• The selection of references is valid, but not developed.

NB: candidates who have considered only ONE text may only achieve a mark up to the top of Level 2

Level 3 Mark 7-9

The response considers a range of comparisons between the texts.

• Explanation of writers’ ideas and perspectives, including theme, language and/or structure.

• The selection of references is appropriate and relevant to the points being made..

Level 4 Mark 10-12

The response considers a wide range of comparisons between the texts.

• Exploration of writers’ ideas and perspectives, including how theme, language and/or structure are used across the texts.

• References are balanced across both texts and fully support the points being made.

Level 5 Mark 13-15

The response considers a varied and comprehensive range of comparisons between the texts.

• Analysis of writers’ ideas and perspectives, including how theme, language and/or structure are used across the texts.

• References are balanced across both texts; they are discriminating and fully support the points being made.