NESA is regularly updating its advice as the coronavirus outbreak unfolds. Get our latest COVID-19 advice

This webpage has been archived to prepare for transfer to the new NESA website. Reference to syllabus outcomes and content on this webpage may not be current. Teachers are encouraged to visit the Key Learning Area page for recent student work samples on the NESA website.

Assessment Resource Centre (ARC)

Work Sample : Ariel

Activity : Individual reading and writing - selecting and analysing poems for an anthology

    Individual reading and writing - selecting and analysing poems for an anthology - Ariel : Grade Commentary

Contact Print this page Reduce font size Increase font size

Other Work Samples for:

Ariel has demonstrated a basic understanding of poetry analysis. Each poem has been considered in turn with a conclusion made, but the response lacks coherence. Limited supporting evidence for the selection of the poems has been offered. The vocabulary lacks variety and there is a limited discussion of poetic techniques. Errors in spelling, punctuation and sentence construction indicate that further editing is required. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D standard midway through Stage 4.

Grade D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

Full list of grade descriptions

Print this page Reduce font size Increase font size