Prose Study
Frankenstein and ______________Assessment Criteria
Total Mark /40
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
AO1 Articulate creative,
informed and relevant
responses to literary texts,
using appropriate
terminology and concepts,
and coherent, accurate
written expression.
10 marks
- Understands plays at a superficial
or literal level.
- Offers some ideas about the
novel.
- Some use of basic terminology,
though this may be occasional.
- Errors in expression and lapses in
clarity.
0-2 marks
- Attempts to engage with the
structure in Frankenstein though
not always relevant.
- Some, not accurate use of
terminology and vocabulary
- Writing features inaccuracies
-Engages creatively with Hamlet
and Revenger’s and response is
mostly answers the question set.
- Some sensible use of key
concepts
-Terminology generally
appropriate
-Writing is generally accurate but
with some mistakes
5-6 marks
- Clearly informed and relevant
response to the question
-Coherent argument
- Sound and apt use of key
concepts and terms
- Writing generally clear and
accurate.
7-8 marks
-Sophisticated, creative and
individual response to question
-Effective organisation
-Confident and sophisticated use
of concepts and terms
-Writes with flair and accuracy
AO2 Demonstrate detailed
critical understanding in
analysing the ways structure,
form and language shape
meanings in literary texts.
10 marks
- Identify a few basic stylistic
features
- May offer narrative/descriptive
comment on novel.
- Occasional use of quotes
- Makes some points about
language techniques and
structure/ letters/ reference to
texts
-Purposeful, detailed discussion of
language techniques, structure /
letters/reference to texts
-Perceptive, critical analysis and
evaluation of Shelley’s techniques
-Confident use of quotations
-Confident discussion of implicit
meanings.
- some points supported by quotes
- clear and appropriate quotations
used to support point
- Understands implicit meanings
5-6 marks
- generally clear and appropriate
comparisons/connections
between Frankenstein and
partner text
-Sound analysis and evaluation of
language techniques and
structure/letters/reference to
texts
-Neat and secure use of
quotations
-Sound grasp of implicit meanings
AO3 Explore connections and
comparisons between
different literary texts
5 marks
informed by interpretations
of other readers.
5 marks
3-4 marks
0-2 marks
- Identifies superficial comparisons
between Frankenstein and partner
text
- some grasp of implicit meanings
3-4 marks
- Make superficial yet valid
comparisons/connections
between Frankenstein and partner
text
0-1 mark
2 marks
- Can describe other critical views
with basic understanding
- Can acknowledge that novels
maybe interpreted in more than
one way
0-1 mark
2 marks
7-8 marks
-Purposeful use of specific
connections and comparisons
between Frankenstein and
partner text
3 marks
- Makes use of other relevant
interpretations/critics work.
4marks
-Clear and purposeful use of
relevant interpretations/critics
3 marks
4 marks
Band 5
9-10 marks
9-10 marks
- Productive and illuminating
comparisons/connections
between Frankenstein and partner
text
.
5 marks
-Mature and confident discussion
of other relevant
interpretations/critics.
-independent reader
5 marks
AO4 Demonstrate
understanding of the
significance and influence of
the contexts in which literary
texts are written and
received.
10 marks
-Describes the wider context
- Makes superficial connections
between Frankenstein and the
context in which it was written
0-2 marks
-Acknowledges the importance of
contexts
-Clear grasp of the significance and
influence of contexts
- Makes some connections
between Frankenstein and the
context in which it was written
-Clear understanding of the
connections between Hamlet and
its context.
3-4 marks
5-6 marks
-Sound appreciation of
significance and influence of
context.
- Perceptive discussion of
significance and influence of
contexts
-Sound understanding of
connections between
Frankenstein and its context
7-8 marks
-Confident analysis of connections
between Frankenstein and its
context.
9-10 marks