Mark Scheme

In the Literature Paper 1 examination, this is the mark scheme examiners will use to determine which band your work fits in.

0 - No rewardable material.

Level 1 (1-6 marks)

Limited knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response Comments about the writer‘s use of characterisation/theme/plot/setting for literary effect show limited appreciation of the writer‘s craft Engagement with the text is basic, examples used are of limited relevance Where response requires consideration of two or more features, limited balance is evident.

Level 2 (7-12)

Some knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response Comments about the writer‘s use of characterisation/theme/plot/setting for literary effect show some appreciation of the writer‘s craft Engagement with the text is basic, examples used are of partial relevance Where response requires consideration of two or more features, partial balance is evident.

Level 3 (13-18)

Sound knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response Comments about the writer‘s use of characterisation/theme/plot/setting for literary effect show sound appreciation of the writer‘s craft Engagement with the text is sound, examples used are clearly relevant Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a clear balance is evident.

Level 4 (19-24)

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response Comments about the writer‘s use of characterisation/theme/plot/setting for literary effect show sustained appreciation of the writer‘s craft Engagement with the text is sustained, examples used are fully relevant Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a thorough, balanced approach is evident.

Level 5 (25-30)

Assured knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response Comments about the writer‘s use of characterisation/theme/plot/setting for literary effect show a perceptive appreciation of the writer‘s craft Engagement with the text is assured, examples used are fully relevant Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a perceptive, balanced approach is evident.