Modern Greek Continuers 2015 HSC exam pack

Characteristics of better responses:

• language was manipulated effectively in response to a range of questions
• an excellent knowledge of vocabulary and language structures with a high level of grammatical accuracy was demonstrated
• a range of questions that included recall/informational, comparative, hypothetical and reflective were addressed well
• opinions were justified effectively.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• language was not manipulated effectively and sentences were often incomplete
• language structures were used with inaccuracies in grammar and syntax
• articles, cases and tenses were used incorrectly.

Characteristics of better responses:

• a good understanding of the speaker’s perception of the relationship with his audience was demonstrated (Q4)
• a good understanding of the escalating change in the mother’s attitude to her son’s behaviour was demonstrated (Q5)
• how Anna conveyed her feelings, incorporating textual evidence was demonstrated (Q6)
• the purpose of the speaker was identified and an understanding of how it was achieved was demonstrated (Q7)
• a comprehensive understanding of the reasons the speaker was invited on the radio program was demonstrated and supported with references to the text (Q8).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• a translation was provided without interpreting and evaluating information
• appropriate language techniques and references to the text were not provided (Q6 and Q7)
• generic responses did not address the questions effectively.

Characteristics of better responses:

• an understanding of language techniques such as pun/metaphor (Q9a) and tone, such as sarcastic/condescending/patronising (Q9c) were demonstrated
• appropriate examples with clear links to the question were provided to demonstrate how language is used (Q10e)
• a comprehensive understanding of the key issues in the text was demonstrated.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• a global understanding of the passage was not evident and a translation rather than an interpretation was provided (Q9a and Q9d)
• the literal and metaphorical interpretations of οδηγούν were not identified (Q9a)
• the story was re-told rather than addressing how language is used (Q10e)
• a valid discussion about language was not developed
• techniques were listed (at times incorrectly) without providing appropriate examples as support.

Characteristics of better responses:

• most points were well developed and with some degree of creativity
• grammatical accuracy was demonstrated with only some minor errors
• correct text type was used and ideas were well structured.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• some of the questions, statements and specific information from the stimulus text were addressed
• some understanding of the text was demonstrated but with limited development of ideas
• frequent errors in language structures (verbs, agreement) and use of anglicisms were evident.

Characteristics of better responses:

• a very good understanding of the audience, purpose and context of the task was demonstrated
• an excellent understanding of language structures relevant to the task was demonstrated
• ideas and information were structured effectively
• correct text type was used.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• some information, opinion or ideas relevant to the task were presented
• a rudimentary understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures was demonstrated by:
  • inaccurate use of cases
  • lack of agreement between article-noun and noun-adjective
  • inaccurate formation of active and passive verbs
  • confusion in writing accurately some Greek characters, in particular δ, θ, ψ, π, μ.