French

Response to prescribed text: Marking guidelines for Part B

The following marking guidelines were developed by the Board of Studies NSW as part of the 2007 French Extension examination package.

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates a perceptive and sensitive understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates flair and originality in the approach taken Manipulates language authentically and creatively to meet the requirements of the task Organises information and ideas to meet the requirements of the task	9‑10
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates some flair in the approach taken Manipulates language with some degree of authenticity and creativity to meet the requirements of the task Organises information and ideas to meet the requirements of the task	7‑8
Demonstrates an understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates a satisfactory control of vocabulary and sentence structures Organises information and ideas to meet the requirements of the task	5‑6
Demonstrates some understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures Writes within the parameters of the task	3‑4
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates an elementary knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures	1‑2