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Response to prescribed text:

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Part A
Part B

Marius et Jeannette shots 208-223

Part A

Question 1

Read the extract from Marius et Jeannette, shots 208-223 and answer the questions below in ENGLISH.

Eh non, tu vois Malek, je peux t'en parler si tu veux, mais moi je n'y crois pas, hein.

What is Justin referring to in this quote? Why has Malek come to speak with Justin?

Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2

Criteria	Marks
Explains the meaning of the quote and states the reason for Malek's request for information from Justin	2
Explains the meaning of the quote OR Explains why Malek is asking Justin for information	1

How does the director portray Justin's relationship with the children?

Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2

Criteria	Marks
Describes in depth the way in which the director portrays the relationship between Justin and the children with reference to language and film technique	3
Describes the relationship between Justin and the children by referring to language or film technique	2
Describes the relationship in general terms	1

Why is the courtyard chosen as the location for many scenes in this film? Discuss by referring to this scene and one other.

Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.3

Criteria	Marks
Explains perceptively the effects achieved by using the courtyard for many scenes Comments on the effects achieved (including the sense of community and belonging) by referring to this scene and one other	3
Explains one effect achieved by using the courtyard Comments on how this is achieved by referring to this scene and one other	2
Provides either a general statement about the effect of using this location OR Explains one effect of the use of this location in one other scene	1

Explain how this conversation relates to the issue of tolerance of difference in the film.

Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Criteria	Marks
Analyses in depth this conversation explaining its message Provides an effective and perceptive explanation of the link between this conversation and the issue of tolerance of difference in the film Refers specifically to relevant examples in the film to support the argument presented	4
Explains the message of this conversation and links it to the issue of tolerance of difference in the film Refers specifically to relevant examples in the film to support the argument presented	3
Demonstrates a general understanding of this conversation Establishes a link between the conversation and tolerance of difference	2
Provides some information about tolerance of difference in the film and links it in some way to this conversation	1

What elements contribute to the sense of happiness in the ending of this scene?

Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2

Criteria	Marks
Analyses in depth the elements which contribute to the sense of happiness, such as the language, the humour, the music, the film technique e.g. à l'iris used to conclude the scene	3
Comments on at least two relevant elements which contribute to the sense of happiness and explains their effect	2
Explains the effect of at least one element	1

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Part B

Question 2

The quality of your answer will depend on how well you:

demonstrate an understanding of the prescribed text
write a letter in French.

Read the extract from Marius et Jeannette and complete the following task by writing approximately 200 words in FRENCH.

Justin: Hé! Qu'est-ce que tu veux savoir?

Malek: Ma mère est catholique et moi je suis musulman. Comment ça se fait?

Vous êtes Justin. Après cette conversation avec Malek vous écrivez une lettre à un ami décrivant Malek, ses problèmes et la conversation que vous avez eue avec lui.

Imagine you are Justin. After this conversation with Malek, you write a letter to a friend describing Malek, his problems and the conversation you had with him.

Outcomes assessed: 2.1

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates a perceptive and sensitive understanding of the prescribed text in relation to the characterisation of Justin and Malek Demonstrates flair and originality in the approach taken Manipulates language authentically and creatively in the writing of a letter Organises information and ideas to indicate a logical progression in the content of the letter	9–10
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed text in relation to the characterisation of Justin and Malek Demonstrates some flair in the approach taken Manipulates language with some degree of authenticity and creativity in the writing of a letter Organises information and ideas to indicate progression in the content of the letter	7–8
Demonstrates an understanding of the prescribed text in relation to the characterisation of Justin and Malek Demonstrates a satisfactory control of vocabulary and sentence structure Organises information and ideas to indicate progression in the content of the letter	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 an informal letter	3–4
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates an elementary knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures	1–2

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