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I.B. English Paper 1 Assessment Criteria SL        
  Understanding Text Interpretation Text Appreciation Lit Features Presentation Formal use lang
1 Little underst thought/feeling references irrel or inappropriate ideas mainly insignificant or irrelevant or just narrative Little mention Lit features Little structure, no order or logic lang not comprehensible lapses in  grammar sp or syntax. Vocab inacc/inappropriate
2 superficial understanding some rel refs text Unsubstantiated generalisation or mainly paraphrase Features mentioned but superficially Some attempt create ordered logical sequence Some clarity & accuracy
3 adequate understanding & appropriate refs text Relevant ideas, adequate analysis & relevant examples Adequate appreciation Lit features with some rel examples Ordered & examples gen appropriately integrated Clear & coherent with only minor lapses care choice vocab & idiom - appropriate Lit anal
4 Good underst thoughts & feelings & some subtleties text Detailed & pertinent text refs Relevant ideas & appropriate personal response gen detailed analysis with rel examples Good appreciation some effects Lit features relevant examples Clear logical structure, examples well integrated Clear varied & precise no signif lapses suitable register
5 Perceptive underst thought & feeling & some subtleties detailed &  refs to text Convincing ideas & considered personal response detailed analysis illustrated by carefully chosen examples Clear appreciation effects Lit features analysis gen detailed Purposeful & effective structure supporting examples well integrated Precise style effective register