English HL Grade 12 IEB Paper 1 2017 Question Paper

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE: ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE: PAPER I – GENERIC DESCRIPTORS Page 1 of 3 DESCRIPTORS FOR EVALUATING RESPONSE DETERMINED BY MARK ALLOCATION AND COGNITIVE SKILL A 5-mark question that requires extended abstract thinking. The response demonstrates understanding, application, analysis, complex inference and/or synthesis, evaluation or appreciation. Marks Skills The excellent response: • is complete and detailed, making specific reference to more than one element of the required text(s). • makes insightful links between the question and the text(s). 5 • provides evidence that understanding can be transferred to a new context/new contexts. • integrates all elements, making connections and demonstrating a clear understanding of how the parts contribute to the whole. The very good response: • makes specific reference to the required text(s). • makes accurate links between the question and the text(s). 4½–4 • provides evidence that understanding can be applied to familiar contexts. • integrates the key elements, making connections and demonstrating a clear understanding of how the parts contribute to the whole. The average response: • refers to the required text(s) in a general way without addressing all aspects. • makes simple, underdeveloped links between the question and the text(s). 3½–3 • could be complete, without the required references or evidence. • does not demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the whole determined (does not clarify/establish the significance of the whole). The incomplete response: • refers to the text(s) in a general way. 2½–2 • is inaccurate or simplistic. • demonstrates concrete thinking and an incomplete understanding of the elements. The inadequate response: 1½–0 • refers to the text(s). • does not answer the question because of a lack of understanding. IEB Copyright © 2017 PLEASE TURN OVER

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE: ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE: PAPER I – GENERIC DESCRIPTORS Page 2 of 3 A 4-mark question that requires relational thinking. Demonstrates understanding, application, analysis, complex inference or synthesis. This answer could require evaluation or appreciation. Marks Skills The excellent response: • is complete, addressing all aspects of the question and drawing them together accurately. 4 • links all the ideas and provides the required evidence. • demonstrates understanding applied to familiar contexts. • integrates all elements, making connections and demonstrating a clear understanding of how the parts contribute to the whole. The good response: • shows that the significance of each element is understood, but an aspect of the answer is not clearly explained. 3½–3 or • addresses each element, but does not successfully link them. • is not entirely convincing and/or does not convey a clear understanding of how the parts contribute to the whole. The average response: • is multi-structural, but addresses the elements in an incomplete or flawed way. 2½ • does not link elements or does not demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the elements. • omits or misunderstands a key element. The incomplete response: 2 • is one-dimensional, omitting more than one element. • indicates a flawed understanding of the question and/or the text. The inadequate response: 1½–0 • attempts to address aspects of the question, but indicates only partial understanding. IEB Copyright © 2017

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE: ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE: PAPER I – GENERIC DESCRIPTORS Page 3 of 3 A 3-mark question that requires multi-structural thinking. Demonstrates understanding, application, analysis, inferential comprehension of implied and figurative meanings. Marks Skills The excellent response: • engages with all aspects of the question and provides the required 3 evidence. • indicates a clear understanding of the significance of each element. The good response: • is multi-structural, but not integrated. 2½ or • is convincing but incomplete. • provides evidence if required. The average response: • is either one-dimensional, without sufficient evidence, or is 2 superficial and general. • does not provide enough relevant justification. • demonstrates that the candidate understands the issue. The incomplete response: • demonstrates a flawed or incomplete understanding of what has been asked. 1½ • indicates an understanding of the text. • attempts to use the text to answer the question, but reasoning is concrete or simplistic. The inadequate response: 1–0 • indicates only partial understanding of this aspect of the text. A 2-mark question that requires uni-structural thinking. Demonstrates understanding and application, literal comprehension and reorganisation. Marks Skills The excellent response: 2 • is complete and accurate. The good response: • is partially complete and accurate. 1½ or • is complete and mostly accurate. The incomplete response: 1–0 • is inaccurate or only includes one half of the required response. IEB Copyright © 2017