VCE English
Unit 2, Outcome 4
Language Analysis
Analyse the use of language in texts that present a point of view on an issue
currently debated in the Australian media.
Performance
Descriptors
V/H
5
High
4
Med
3
Low
2
V/L
1
N/S
0
Effective and clear explanation
and identification of the writer’s
purpose, and the connection to the
persuasive techniques used
Analysis and comparison of the
ways in which the language of the
selected texts and articles is used
to position readers in particular
ways
Expressive, coherent and fluent
writing. Controlled and effective
use of a metalanguage and
vocabulary
Effective and coherent structure,
with the ability to use grammatical
construction to effectively
communicate and convey meaning
Mark:
/20 Comments:
Please note that this numerical mark is subject to VCAA Statistical Moderation
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
E+
E
UG
20-19 18-17 16-15 14-13 12-11 10-9
8-7
6-5
4
3
2-0
Key Knowledge and skills
 To understand the structures, features and conventions of a range of persuasive texts from the
Australian media constructed for different audiences and purposes, and be able to identify
these
 To understand and identify the techniques used for critical analysis of ideas, arguments and
evidence presented in persuasive texts

To understand and use strategies and appropriate metalanguage for identifying, analysing and
comparing language use, that positions readers in particular ways
 To understand and use strategies for constructing a sustained, logical and coherent argument
 To understand and use the conventions of spelling, punctuation and syntax Of standard
Australian English
Performance descriptors
The following descriptors provide a guide to the standards expected when setting and marking
assessment tasks. They describe the knowledge and skills typically demonstrated by students
who have achieved scores within each range on the assessment tasks.
Outcome 3
Analyse the use of language in texts that present a point of view on an issue
currently debated in the Australian media, and to construct, orally or in
writing, a sustained and reasoned point of view on the selected issue.
Task 1
MARK RANGE
DESCRIPTOR: typical performance in each range
17–20 marks
Sophisticated analysis and insightful comparison of the ways
in which the language of selected persuasive texts is used to
position readers in particular ways. Highly expressive and
coherent writing with confident use of highly appropriate
metalanguage.
13–16 marks
Detailed analysis and careful comparison of the ways in
which the language of selected persuasive texts is used to
position readers in particular ways. Expressive, coherent and
fluent writing and relevant use of appropriate metalanguage.
9–12 marks
Analysis and some comparison of the ways in which the
language of selected persuasive texts is used to position
readers in particular ways. Generally expressive, fluent and
coherent writing and mostly relevant use of appropriate
metalanguage.
5–8 marks
Some analysis and limited comparison of the ways in which
the language of selected persuasive texts is used to position
readers in particular ways. Clear written expression and some
use of appropriate metalanguage.
1–4 marks
Little analysis or comparison of the ways in which the
language of selected persuasive texts is used to position
readers in particular ways. Simple written expression and
limited use of appropriate metalanguage.