German Extension 2018 HSC exam pack (archive)
2018 German Extension HSC paper (archived)
Marking guidelines
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Feedback on practical examination
Monologue
Students should:
- present and develop a logical, well-structured argument
- provide a number of appropriate examples to strengthen their point of view
- ensure that they stay on task and not include irrelevant material
- use the 3-minute time limit effectively.
In better responses, students were able to:
- develop a well-structured argument with an introduction, main body and conclusion
- clearly define key parts of the statement, such as ‘Privatleben’ in Question 1 and ‘die besten Freunde’ in Question 2
- agree or disagree with the statement, or state both sides of the argument
- speak without repetition for the allocated time
- respond with correct complex language structures and a wide variety of vocabulary
- communicate ideas and information confidently and fluently, with authentic intonation and pronunciation.
Areas for students to improve include:
- using the early part of the preparation time to determine what the statement means and how this may be interpreted, for example, ‘Privatleben’ in Question 1
- ensuring that all aspects of the interpretation of the statement are relevant
- presenting a well-structured argument rather than just a list of unlinked points with little or no analysis.
Feedback on written examination
Response to Prescribed Text – Part A
Students should:
- read the questions carefully and address all aspects in response
- demonstrate an understanding of the German quotes by using own words or paraphrasing
- explain the quotes and their significance rather than just translate them
- have knowledge of the whole text as well as the extracts set for study.
In better responses, students were able to:
- address all aspects of the question fully
- explain the significance of German quotes in the context using their own words
- explain the significance of the wording/words of the quote, for example, aber in Question 1d
- demonstrate their knowledge of the given extract and other relevant parts of the film as a whole.
Areas for students to improve include:
- providing both analysis and supporting this with examples from the text
- addressing the significance of the language used in the extracts in particular and in the whole text in general.
Response to Prescribed Text – Part B
Students should:
- read the task carefully and address all aspects fully
- write in the type of text as specified in the question
- show their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film when responding to question
- support their response with evidence from the text.
In better responses, students were able to:
- write in the text of a letter
- demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film
- support their response with relevant references to the appropriate extracts set for study and the whole text.
Areas for students to improve include:
- being familiar with all the characters in the film
- writing in German from the perspective of any of the characters in the film
- demonstrating in their response knowledge of the extracts set for study and the whole text
- being creative whilst keeping within the confines of the requirements of the question.
Writing in German
Students should:
- read the questions carefully and address all aspects even if there are multiple parts to the question, for example, Question 4
- write in the relevant text type
- use appropriate register throughout the script of a talk
- ensure that the content of their response is relevant to the question
- plan and sequence their response coherently.
In better responses, students were able to:
- demonstrate a range of correct grammatical structures
- use a wide variety of vocabulary
- structure and sequence their response effectively.
Areas for students to improve include:
- ensuring that there is a coherent, organised and well-structured argument
- proofreading the response for grammatical and lexical accuracy.
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