Leve Level Descriptor Criterion A: Analyzing
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1-2 Provides limited analysis of the content,
Provides limited analysis of the effects of the creators
choices
Rarely justifies opinions;
3-4 The student: provides adequate analysis of the content
Provides adequate analysis of creators choices
Justifies opinions and ideas with some examples and
explanations, though this may not be consistent;
5-6 The student: competently analyses the content
Competently analyses the effects
Sufficiently justifies opinions
7-8 Provides perceptive analysis of the content, context, language,
structure, technique, style of text(s) and the relationship among
texts,
perceptively analyses the effects of the creators choices on
an audience,
gives detailed justification of opinions and ideas with a range
of examples, and thorough explanations;
Lev Level Descriptor Criterion B: Organizing
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1-2 Makes minimal use of organizational structures,
Organizes opinions and ideas with a minimal degree of
coherence & logic,
3-4 Makes adequate use of organizational structures
Organizes opinions and ideas with some degree of
coherence & logic
5-6 Makes competent use of organizational structures
Organizes opinions and ideas in a coherent and logical
manner with ideas building on each other,
7-8 The student: makes sophisticated use of organizational
structures that serve the context and intention effectively,
Effectively organizes opinions and ideas in a sustained,
coherent and logical manner with ideas building on each
other in a sophisticated way,
What Were Looking For
Provides a limited level of analysis of the mise-en-scene
Does not identify any cinematic element
Limited comprehension of the cinematographers purpose in using the
cinematic element
Reflective commentary rarely displays an analysis of the mise-en-scene;
does not make any reference
Provides a good level of analysis of the mise-en-scene
Identifies a cinematic element
Adequate comprehension of the cinematographers purpose in using the
cinematic element
Reflective commentary displays an adequate analysis of the mise-en-
scene by citing some examples and references which support the
students point, but only up to a certain degree
Provides a sufficient level of analysis of the mise-en-scene
Identifies the major cinematic element
Sufficient comprehension of the cinematographers purpose in using the
cinematic element
Reflective commentary displays a competent analysis of the mise-en-
scene by citing examples and references which support the students
point
Provides a deep level of analysis of the mise-en-scene
Identifies the significant cinematic element
Excellent comprehension of the cinematographers purpose in using the
cinematic element
Reflective commentary displays a thorough analysis of the mise-en-scene
by citing examples and references which greatly support the students
point
What Were Looking For
Analytical statement is organized in a limited manner. Flow of thought is
confusing
Students analysis is minimal and ambiguous
Analytical statement is adequately organized and demonstrates visible
flow of thought
Students analysis is adequate and somehow understandable.
Analytical statement is well-organized and demonstrates a consistent flow
of thought
Students analysis is competent and understandable.
Analytical statement is excellently organized and demonstrates a
coherent flow of thought
Students analysis is logical and intelligible.
Lev Level Descriptor Criterion C: Producing Text What Were Looking For
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1-2 Produces texts that demonstrate limited personal
engagement
Demonstrates a limited degree of insight, imagination and
sensitivity
Selects few relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
3-4 Produces texts that demonstrate adequate personal
engagement with the creative process;
Demonstrates some insight, imagination and sensitivity
Selects some relevant details and examples to develop
ideas.
5-6 Produces texts that demonstrate considerable personal
engagement with the creative process
Selects sufficient relevant details and examples to develop
ideas.
7-8 The student: produces texts that demonstrate a high
degree of personal engagement with the creative process;
Demonstrates a high degree of insight, imagination and
sensitivity and perceptive exploration of, and critical
reflection on, new perspectives and ideas,
Selects extensive relevant details and examples to
develop ideas with precision.

Lev Level Descriptor Criterion D: Using Language What Were Looking For
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1-2 Uses a limited range Limited use of language which makes his/her own point unclear
Uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with limited accuracy; Numerous errors on grammar, syntax, and punctuation
Errors often hinder communication, Uses vocabulary and sentence structures are limited
Spells/writes and pronounces with limited accuracy;

3-4 Uses an adequate range Adequate use of language which somehow conveys his/her own point
Sometimes writes and speaks in a register and style that serve Several errors on grammar, syntax, and punctuation
the context Uses some range of vocabulary and sentence structures that manifest
Spells/writes and pronounces with some degree of accuracy; knowledge of the language
Errors sometimes hinder communication,
5-6 Uses a varied range Competent use of language which clearly conveys his/her own point
Writes and speaks competently in a register and style Minor errors on grammar, syntax, and punctuation
 Uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a considerable Utilizes a range of vocabulary and sentence structures that manifest
degree of accuracy; considerable knowledge of the language
Errors do not hinder effective communication, spells/writes and
pronounces with a considerable degree of accuracy;
7-8 The student: effectively uses a range of appropriate Proficient use of language which effectively conveys his/her own point
vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of expression, Grammar, syntax, and punctuation are flawless
Writes and speaks in a consistently appropriate register and Utilizes a range of vocabulary and sentence structures that manifest deep
style that serve the context and intention, knowledge of the language
Uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a high degree of
accuracy;
Errors are minor and communication is effective, spells/writes
and pronounces with a high degree of accuracy;