Gcse b321 comparative analytical essay mark scheme
1. GCSE B321 Comparative
Analytical Essay Mark Scheme
L/O: to know the mark scheme and be
able to assess sample essays somewhat
accurately using the mark scheme
2. Starter
B321
Individual portfolio
B322
?
B324
?
_____ total marks
_____ % of overall grade
1) Comparative essay is
_____ marks
2) ____________ is worth
40 marks
3) Planning and
Evaluation of #2 is
worth _____ marks.
a) This is coursework
b) This is an exam
Which is basically……
It is worth _____ marks
which is ____% of my
grade
a) This is coursework
b) This is an exam
Which is basically……
t is worth _____ marks
which is ____% of my
grade
3. Starter
B321
Individual portfolio
B322
?
B324
?
120 total marks
30 % of overall grade
1) Comparative essay is 60
marks
2) Production piece (film
poster) is worth 40 marks
3) Planning and
Evaluation of #2 is
worth 20 marks.
a) This is coursework
b) This is an exam
Which is basically……
-analysing unseen moving
image (action & adventure
films) (50 marks)
-question about institution
and audience (tv comedy)
(30 marks)
It is worth 80 marks which
is 40% of my grade
a) This is coursework
b) This is an exam
Which is basically……
-working in groups to
produce a production
portfolio
-research – (30 marks)
-piece – video/print (60
marks)
-evaluation (30 marks)
It is worth 120 marks which
is 30% of my grade
4. Comparative Analytical Essay
60 marks
CARRIE (2013) IN FEAR (2013)
Essay topic:
Discuss and compare the representation of gender in 2 horror films: ‘Carrie’
and ‘In Fear’
5. What are you marked on?
I think I am being marked on……
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7. What the 4 levels?
1 2 3 4
Minimal
Or
Incomplete
Basic Proficient Excellent
Other words:
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8. What the 4 levels?
1 2 3 4
Minimal
Or
Incomplete
Basic Proficient Excellent
Other words:
Not finished
Poor
Bare minimum
Negligible
Other words:
Satisfactory
Simple
Undeveloped
Other words:
Capable
Skilful
Great
Developed
Other words:
Outstanding
Brilliant
Superb
Exceptional
9. The marks available
1 2 3 4
Minimal
Or
Incomplete
Basic Proficient Excellent
1-15
marks
16-30
marks
31-45
marks
46-60
Marks
Grade equivalent:
U-G
Grade equivalent:
G-D
Grade equivalent:
D-B
Grade equivalent:
B-A
10. What do I need to meet TG?
• For me to get my target grade of a ____ I need
a minimum of ____ /60 marks.
Grade Marks
A 48-60
B 42-47
C 36-41
D 30-35
E 24-29
F 18-23
G 12-17
11. Assessment Foci
• knowledge and understanding of the texts studied
• analysis and interpretation of the texts
• understanding of how texts represent social and cultural messages and
values,
– including identification and interpretation of those messages and values
• understanding of how texts use media language and areas of
representation
• knowledge and understanding of the codes and conventions according to
generic categorisations of media texts
• use of technical terms and medium-specific terminology, as appropriate
• understanding of the effects of techniques on texts and audiences
• comparison of media texts, as appropriate
• appropriate use of some examples to support points made
• personal insights and engagement with objects of study and concepts
12. So basically….
• Understanding of texts
• Analysis of texts (PEAL)
• How text show social and cultural values
– Interpretation of values
• How text use media language and construct
representations
• Understanding of genre, subgenre and generic conventions
• Terminology
• Effects of techniques on audiences
• Comparisons of films
• Give appropriate evidence from films (PEAL)
• Personal engagement and your views on films and concepts
