WWW CODE
1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
EBI CODE
2a
WWW COMMENT
A wide range of points covered
Great knowledge of both texts
Expanded explanations linking back to the
question
Very effective use of evidence
My answer showed a clear structure
EBI COMMENT
I did not always link my points to the phrasing of
the question
2b
2c
Use clear paragraphs to give my writing clarity
Quote in less detail
2d
2e
2f
Do not include an introduction OR a conclusion
More evidence from the texts needed
More points/wider variety of points needed
“I'd three times sooner go to war than suffer childbirth
once. It's human; we all put self-interest first. For in
other ways a woman is full of fear, defenceless, dreads
the sight of cold steel; but, when once she is wronged
in the matter of love, no other soul can hold so many
thoughts of blood.”
Comprehension and Grammar Questions: Medea and Jason
1. In the story, who does Medea kill and why? Give two details.
2. Why was Medea’s father chasing her and Jason?
3. ‘Medea ira oppressa.’ Why?
4. How did Medea act when she first approached the children?
5. ‘hoc cognito’. What construction is this?
RESEARCH:
• Who is Medea’s father?
• How does Medea escape at the end of the Euripides play?
• Whose speech opens the Euripides play?
• Find Medea’s speech to the Corinthian women (in Euripides’ play) and choose your
favourite line.