The document provides information about an exam task on the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Students have 45 minutes to write an essay answering one of two questions, either exploring the character of Jem or showing how prejudice is significant in the novel. For each question, students must consider the context of the novel in their answer and will be assessed on their knowledge of the text, personal engagement, critical style, and understanding of the relationship between the text and its context.

1. To Kill a Mockingbird
The Exam Task

2. •Choice of 2 essay questions
•45 minutes
•40 marks available
One on character(s)
One on theme(s)

3. • Knowledge of the text
• Personal engagement with the task
• Critical style
AO1
AO4
• Understanding of the
relationship between the text
and context in which it was
written

4. 20 marks for each Assessment Objective

5. Limited
Some

6. Sound
Relevant
Thorough
Sustained

7. Assured
Perceptive
Discriminating

8. Explore the character of Jem in the novel
You must consider the context of the novel in
your answer
Either

9. Show how prejudice is significant in ‘To Kill a
Mockingbird’.
You must consider the context of the novel in
your answer
Or