This document outlines a progression of levels for analyzing how representations are constructed in a TV drama extract through the use of micro-elements. It describes four levels of increasing sophistication in explanation, examples from the text, and use of terminology. Level 1 demonstrates minimal understanding and examples. Level 2 shows basic understanding with some examples and terminology. Level 3 displays proficient understanding, mostly linked examples, and accurate terminology. Level 4 exhibits excellent understanding, clear links to text, full relevant examples, and accurate terminology.

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LO: To analyse how representations are constructed in a TV Drama extract through the use of micro-elements (C / E / M-E-S/ S)
Progression Descriptors / Success Criteria Comments or Evidence (or ‘How do you know?’)
Date Date Date Date
Level 1 Explanation/analysis/argument
- Shows minimal understanding of the task or
little relevance
- Minimal knowledge and understanding of the
technical aspects used in the extract
- Minimal discussion of the extract’s
representations, with no attempt to link to textual
analysis
Use of examples
- Offers minimal textual evidence from the
extract
- Offers a limited range of examples (only one
technical area covered)
- Offers examples of minimal relevance to the
set question
Use of terminology
Minimal or frequently inaccurate use of
appropriate terminology
Level 2 Explanation/analysis/argument
- Shows basic understanding of the task and
some relevance to question
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the
technical aspects used in the extract
- Some discussion of the extract’s
representations, with some attempt to link
these to textual analysis
Use of examples
- Offers some textual evidence from the extract
- Offers a partial range of examples (at least
two technical areas covered) with some
relevance to the set question
Use of terminology
Some terminology used, although there may be
some inaccuracies

2. Level 3 Explanation/analysis/argument
- Shows proficient understanding of the task –
Relatively range of relevant points
straight forward - Proficient knowledge and understanding of the
ideas have been technical aspects used in the extract
expressed with - Proficient discussion of the extract’s
some clarity and representations, mostly linked to textual
fluency.
analysis
Arguments are
generally Use of examples
relevant, though - Offers consistent textual evidence from the
may stray from extract
the point of the - Offers a range of examples (at least three
question.
technical areas covered)
- Offers examples which are mostly relevant to
the set question
Use of terminology
Use of terminology is mostly accurate
Level 4 Explanation/analysis/argument
- Shows excellent understanding of the task
Complex issues (range of excellent points)
have been - Excellent knowledge and understanding of the
expressed clearly technical aspects used in the extract
and fluently using - Excellent discussion of the extract’s
a style of writing
appropriate to
representations, clearly linked to textual
the complex analysis
subject matter. Use of examples
Sentences and - Offers frequent textual analysis from the
paragraphs, extract
consistently
relevant, have
- Offers a full range of examples from each
been well technical area which are relevant to the set
structured, using question
appropriate Use of terminology
technical Use of terminology is relevant and accurate
terminology.
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