Korean and Literature 2024 HSC exam pack

Part A

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column
• transcribe their response onto the lines, using the space allocated beneath the question
• respond in English as required by the question
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• refer to content and language if required by the question, and give examples from the text to support their response
• address key words in the question, for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘explain’, ‘justify’ and provide relevant responses
• have knowledge of the prescribed themes and the related issues as well as the prescribed texts for study.

In better responses, students were able to:

• use detailed references to support ideas
• demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the given texts
• demonstrate excellent knowledge of both content and language techniques to support ideas (Q1c).

Areas for students to improve include:

• including all relevant details in the response
• explaining proverbs and idioms in English, as they relate to the question
• answering questions with appropriate textual references and language techniques.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Korean as required by the question
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• demonstrate a comprehensive 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 the language authentically according to the context, purpose and audience 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:

• identify the main issues in the texts
• demonstrate sophistication in comparing and contrasting issues
• compose a coherent argument with strong and relevant evidence
• demonstrate an excellent knowledge and understanding of language features and structures relevant to the question
• demonstrate an excellent control of vocabulary, for example, 학업 성취도, 대학 중퇴율, 진학
• understand proverbs, for example, 우물 안 개구리.

Areas for students to improve include:

• using a wide range of examples to support their ideas
• demonstrating clear understanding of how to link references with supporting statements.

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) and provide examples to substantiate their response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the prescribed texts, themes and prescribed issues
• use appropriate textual references to support their ideas and point(s) of view
• structure and sequence information and ideas in a coherent and logical manner
• demonstrate 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 comprehensive and perceptive understanding of the prescribed texts
• support opinions with detailed reference to both the content and musical elements of the song (Q3) as well as language techniques (Q4)
• identify the meaning of 비상 (soaring high).

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing detailed references from the text
• analysing the given text perceptively in regard to its content and language features
• explaining the effect of the language features used in texts
• composing arguments with appropriate textual reference.

Part B

Students should:

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

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issue
• compose a coherent argument including a variety of relevant points.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing relevant ideas to support a point of view
• using their own words in responding to the question
• avoiding copying phrases and sentences from the text as part of their response.

Students should:

• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• maintain appropriate register
• 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 their 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 a variety of ideas on the prescribed issues and discuss these in-depth
• respond clearly to the question with precise relevant references.

Areas for students to improve include:

• supporting opinions with a wide range of evidence and examples
• using vocabulary and expressions relevant to the issues
• using appropriate spelling and grammar
• using connectives to link ideas
• writing in the style of speech with appropriate language structures and features.