Marking Scheme - Examinations.ie
Marking Scheme - Examinations.ie
Marking Scheme - Examinations.ie
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Text 1 QA<br />
(contd.)<br />
(iii) The New Yorker has been described as a magazine that informs, entertains and<br />
comments. Based on your reading of the written extract above, would you agree with<br />
this description? Support your answer with reference to both the content and style of<br />
the written text. (20)<br />
Candidates are free to agree and/or disagree with this v<strong>ie</strong>w, but should address all three elements –<br />
“informs, entertains and comments” (though not necessarily equally).<br />
Candidates should refer to both the content and style of the written text (though, again, not<br />
necessarily equally).<br />
Mark ex 20 by reference to the criteria for assessment.<br />
A+ B C D E-<br />
20 marks 20 – 17 14 11 8 7 – 0<br />
Possible points:<br />
- informs: factual information – definition and history of the cliff-hanger through a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of media<br />
- entertains: range of interesting references, appealing imagery, humorous style<br />
- comments: opinions expressed through a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of thought-provoking v<strong>ie</strong>ws Etc.<br />
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