Modern Greek Extension 2015 HSC exam pack
2015 Modern Greek Extension HSC exam papers
Marking guidelines
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Sample answers may also be developed and included in the guidelines to make sure questions assess a student's knowledge and skills, and guide the Supervisor of Marking on the expected nature and scope of a student's response. They are not intended to be exemplary or even complete answers or responses.
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Feedback on practical examination
Characteristics of better responses:
- a logical and well-structured argument was developed and presented
- ideas were communicated with confidence and fluency
- arguments were supported with the use of relevant information and ideas
- sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structures were used
- a consistently high level of grammatical accuracy was demonstrated.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- an attempt was made to formulate an argument by linking some relevant ideas
- ideas were effectively communicated but they lacked grammatical accuracy
- the language used was comprehensive but included repetition and anglicisms.
Feedback on written
Response to Prescribed Text
Part A
Characteristics of better responses:
- a thorough knowledge and comprehension of the prescribed issues were demonstrated
- a thorough understanding of the symbolism used in the text was demonstrated (Q 1b and Q 1c)
- the ability to discuss the use of film techniques, in order to explore the issue of the search for personal identity, was demonstrated (Q 1e).
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- repetition was used and sufficient detail to address the requirements of each question was not provided
- the story was retold instead of focusing on analysis of the text
- film techniques were listed without providing appropriate discussion or linking to the requirements of the question (Q 1e).
Part B
Characteristics of better responses:
- a perceptive and sensitive understanding of the prescribed text was demonstrated, for example, the letter to Panos reflected Panagakis’ change in attitude
- flair and creativity was demonstrated in the approach taken
- an excellent understanding of vocabulary and language structures relevant to the task was demonstrated, with some minor mistakes
- information and ideas were organised effectively to meet the requirements of the task.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- a limited understanding of the prescribed text was demonstrated
- a basic knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures was demonstrated.
Writing in Modern Greek
Characteristics of better responses:
- a well-balanced and coherent argument was presented and developed
- the specific audience, purpose and context of the task was effectively and perceptively addressed using correct text type
- breadth and depth in the treatment of relevant ideas was demonstrated
- a high level of grammatical accuracy using a broad range of vocabulary and sentence structures was demonstrated.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- an attempt was made to develop a coherent argument
- some understanding of audience, purpose and context of the task was evident
- points were supported with relevant material and examples
- a range of vocabulary and sentence structures was demonstrated, however with frequent errors.
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