Travelogue

• Engels
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

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Travelogue

Higher Level response to Lost Oasis: In Search of Paradise by Robert Twigger

This is a response to a non-fiction text: an extract  from Robert Twigger's 2007 travelogue, Lost Oasis: In Search of Paradise.  

While not perfect (whatever that might mean), this is an excellent response which demonstrates how a close and thoughtful focus on the guiding question can lead to a coherent and convincing interpretation of the text.

CRITERION A: UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETATION

• How well does the candidate demonstrate an understanding of the text and draw reasoned conclusions from implications in it?
  
• How well are ideas supported by references to the text?
  
• 5 out of 5
  
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• The response gives a perceptive and insightful response to the guiding question, with thorough and precise references to the text used to support a convincing interpretation of the extract. 
  

CRITERION B: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

• To what extent does the candidate analyse and evaluate how textual features and/or authorial choices shape meaning?
  
• 5 out of 5
  
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• There is an insightful and convincing analysis and evaluation of the author's choices, all skilfully connected to the central interpretation of the text in response to the guiding question. 
  

CRITERION C: FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION

• How well organized, coherent and focused is the presentation of ideas?
  
• 5 out of 5
  
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• This response is very well-focused, effectively organised and coherent. 
  

CRITERION D: LANGUAGE

• How clear, varied and accurate is the language?
  
• How appropriate is the choice of register and style?
  
• 5 out of 5
  
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• This is written with accuracy, fluency and precision.