Korean and Literature 2023 HSC exam pack

Part A

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column and transcribe answer onto the allocated lines
• respond in English
• use own words avoiding translating segments of the text as part of the response
• refer to content and language if required by the question giving examples from the text to support the response
• address key words in the question, for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘justify’, ‘analyse’ and provide relevant response
• have a thorough knowledge of the prescribed themes and related issues as well as the prescribed texts.

In better responses, students were able to:

• use specific and detailed textual references to support ideas
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of language techniques
• address the key words in the question, for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘justify’, ‘analyse’ and provide relevant responses
• refer to content and language if required by the question and give examples from the text to support their response
• identify the main issues from text.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing a clear viewpoint with detailed reference from the text
• answering the question directly and avoiding irrelevant ideas
• understanding the context and audience
• using the Candidate’s Notes effectively.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Korean
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text
• demonstrate understanding of the prescribed themes and the related issues raised in the texts
• support their response with appropriate examples and textual references
• ensure their response provides all the relevant information to fully answer the question
• manipulate language authentically according to the context, audience and purpose of the question
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• adhere to the suggested number of words and/or characters.

In better responses, students were able to:

• use specific and detailed textual references to support ideas
• demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of language features and structures according to the text type
• identify the main issues from the given texts
• express ideas and opinions coherently and creatively.

Areas for students to improve include:

• comparing and contrasting ideas
• proving accurate information to avoid vague explanations
• developing greater understanding of text types.

Part A

Students should:

• respond in either English or Korean as required by the question
• address all parts of the question
• identify the key issue(s) providing examples to substantiate the response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the prescribed texts, themes and prescribed issues
• use appropriate textual references supporting the ideas and point(s) of view
• structure and sequence information and ideas coherently and logically
• develop control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures
• avoid giving a literal translation of text(s) as part of the response
• use only the lines allocated for the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate perceptive analytical skills when explaining and discussing how the main message was conveyed throughout the text
• demonstrate accurate understanding of the prescribed text
• communicate information and ideas using relevant textual references
• analyse literary techniques in the prescribed text
• analyse the way in which language features are used to convey meaning.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing detailed information from the text
• avoiding the repetition of the same literary techniques or context
• referring to the prescribed text as a whole in their responses
• analysing language features accurately.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Korean only
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• substantiate a point of view on the issue(s) raised in the text, with evidence from the text
• demonstrate understanding of whole text
• demonstrate control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures.

In better responses, students were able to:

• specify audience, purpose and context
• identify the main opinion(s) expressed in each comment
• demonstrate perceptive understanding of the given texts.

Areas for students to improve include:

• proposing solutions for issues raised in the text
• providing clear opinions in response to the given text.

Students should:

• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• maintain appropriate register throughout the response
• write perceptively on the issue(s) addressed in the question
• demonstrate originality in the development and sequence of information and ideas
• demonstrate control of vocabulary and language structures suitable to the issue(s) discussed in the response
• adhere to the word and/or character limit of the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a thorough understanding of the prescribed contemporary issues
• communicate ideas in the prescribed contemporary issue in-depth.

Areas for students to improve include:

• incorporating a variety of ideas and information
• ensuring accuracy in spelling and particle usage
• ensuring coherence in their writing.