Syllabus Rubric
It is imperative that you know the rubric for the module. This not only tells you what you are expected to know, but the examiners often use this information when they are writing the HSC paper. Consequently, the better you know the rubric, the better off you will be.
Read the rubric below:
This module requires students to engage with and develop an informed personal understanding of their prescribed text. Through critical analysis and evaluation of its language, content and construction, students will develop an appreciation of the textual integrity of their prescribed text. They refine their own understanding and interpretations of the prescribed text and critically consider these in the light of the perspectives of others. Students explore how context influences their own and others’ responses to the text and how the text has been received and valued. (Refer to the English Stage 6 Syllabus, p 48.) BOSTES English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2015 - 2020 p.18
Highlight the key terms.
What is meant by "textual integrity"?
Examination rubric:
When you sit your HSC, the rubric sits above the questions and informs you HOW you will be assessed. This rubric changed in 2009 and is below:
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
Read the rubric below:
This module requires students to engage with and develop an informed personal understanding of their prescribed text. Through critical analysis and evaluation of its language, content and construction, students will develop an appreciation of the textual integrity of their prescribed text. They refine their own understanding and interpretations of the prescribed text and critically consider these in the light of the perspectives of others. Students explore how context influences their own and others’ responses to the text and how the text has been received and valued. (Refer to the English Stage 6 Syllabus, p 48.) BOSTES English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2015 - 2020 p.18
Highlight the key terms.
What is meant by "textual integrity"?
Examination rubric:
When you sit your HSC, the rubric sits above the questions and informs you HOW you will be assessed. This rubric changed in 2009 and is below:
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
- demonstrate an informed understanding of the ideas expressed in the text (highlight added in 2009)
- evaluate the text’s language, content and construction (new point since 2009)
- organise, develop and express ideas using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form
