Criterion A:

 Not much info on the context of the written works besides their authors’
intended audiences.
 Good knowledge, especially with the quote.
 3

Criterion B:
 Does not respond “To what effect”
 It shows some critical analysis, although lacking in clarity in answering
the question
 3

Criterion C:
 Good connection from stylistic feature to effect
 4/5

Criterion D:
 Development of essay between paragraphs is logical and coherent.
 Within paragraphs, the development is fine, although there is a lack of
closing sentences to wrap up an idea within each paragraph
 ¾

Criterion E:
 Sometimes lacking in commas
 Does not hinder overall understanding
 Simpler vocabulary
 4/5

Total:17 – 20/ 25

 Questions – key words

o What it comes down to: high or popular art?
o “These texts both (X) embrace/reject (Y) popular culture in order
to Z…”
 Thesis needs to be direct answer.
 X both or one vs other
 Y embrace/reject
 Z effect  Important key word (aka Why? For what
purpose/end? > this is your “Z” factor)
 Introduction
o Hook: Definitions or others
o Background info to introduce authors and 2 texts
 Summarize work 1 – 2 sentences
o Thesis (with Z factor)
o Outline
 Body paragraphs2
o Topic sentence should connect to the thesis
 o Focus on question
 Don’t summarize plot
 PEE
 Specific Examples
o Closing sentence
 Conclusion
o Opposite order of introduction
o Balanced in Conclusion
 Talk about both texts equally
 Mr. James grading:
o Criterion E: 5/5
o Criterion D: 2/5
 Lack of focus on question
 Weak transitions between paragraphs
 “Focus, structure, logical sequence, development”
o Criterion C: 3/5
 Lit Features
 Plot summaries take away from focus
 “Awareness of effects”
o Criterion B: 2/5
 Adequate, not good or great
 2/5  unsubstantiated generalization.
o Criterion A: 3/5
 No context
 “Way in which context affects meaning.”
o Total: 15/25

1. Do we assume marker know nothing

2. How to incorporate Context  He’s not there