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Work Sample : Kendall

Activity : Life writing

    Life writing - Kendall : Grade Commentary

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Kendall has demonstrated a high level of competence in composing and evaluating a personal reflection. The response is fluent, well structured and coherent with a strong sense of personal engagement. There is evidence of a clear understanding of audience, form and purpose, and of the effects of language choices. Comments on tense, simile, metaphor, dialogue and imagery have been made but there is no direct reference to the selected piece of writing. Kendall has demonstrated insight into the writing process by identifying personal strengths and weaknesses, and by suggesting areas for further development. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard at the end of Stage 4.

Grade B

The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

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