Classical Greek Extension 2021 HSC exam pack
2021 Classical Greek Extension HSC paper
Marking guidelines
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Students should:
- address all elements of a commentary question in a logical and cohesive manner, focusing only on relevant information
- support their explanation or analysis with relevant and valid examples, explaining the link between the examples given and the aspect being analysed
- use ellipsis when quoting more than a few words from an extract in order to avoid copying long sections of text
- explain in English how the Greek is relevant to their argument, and not leave sections of quoted Greek text unaddressed.
In better responses, students were able to:
- translate accurately, showing close knowledge of the text (Q1)
- demonstrate clear understanding of the qualities expected of a Homeric warrior (Q2a)
- demonstrate specific knowledge of the immediate context of the extract (Q2bi)
- explain what the extract indicates about the nature of the relationship between Zeus, Hera and Athena, giving due weight to each (Q2bii)
- apply knowledge of Iliad III beyond the stimulus extract to assess the extent to which Homer presents Helen as a character deserving sympathy (Q3).
Areas for students to improve include:
- drawing on the whole extract to build a comprehensive response (Q2a, bii)
- paying close attention to the detail of the emotions as expressed in the extract (Q2bii)
- familiarising themselves with the entire text to provide a balanced assessment (Q3).
Students should:
- refer to the information provided for the translation of the unseen extract (the introduction and the vocabulary)
- use the grammatical questions as pointers, designed to draw attention to those points of grammar necessary for an accurate translation.
In better responses, students were able to:
- show a good understanding of syntax, as well as vocabulary (Q4a, b)
- interpret accurately the vocabulary and syntax of lines 38-39, 41-42, 50, 53-55, 57 (Q4a, b).
Areas for students to improve include:
- paying close attention to the detail of the vocabulary and syntax (Q4a, b)
- accounting for every word of the Greek text in their translation (Q4a, b).
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