Objectives and Assessment Criteria and Strands
Criterion A - Analyzing
identify and explain the content, context, language, structure, technique and style of text(s) and the relationship among texts
identify and explain the effects of the creator’s choices on an audience
justify opinions and ideas, using examples, explanations and terminology
interpret similarities and differences in features within and between genres and texts.
Criterion B - Organizing
employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention
organize opinions and ideas in a coherent and logical manner
use referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention.
Criterion C - Producing text
produce texts that demonstrate thought, imagination and sensitivity, while exploring and considering new perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative process
make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating awareness of impact on an audience
select relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
Criterion D - Using language
use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of expression
write and speak in an appropriate register and style
use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation
spell (alphabetic languages), write (character languages) and pronounce with accuracy
use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques.