English ARC Work Sample Alex

Mid Stage 5 English – Persuasive Essay – Grade B

Appropriate tone and style for an essay with clear engagement with the question

Well-developed engagement with film technique and its purpose

Insightful observation of the connection between film technique and genre

English ARC Work Sample Alex

Awareness of audience expectations

Less well chosen vocabulary to analyse related text

English ARC Work Sample Alex

Grade Commentary

Alex addresses the question and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Horror/Gothic genre, film analysis and cinematography.

The style is engaging and demonstrates an awareness of the need to persuade the reader, connecting film technique and the composer’s intention into an effective discussion. There is clear understanding of purpose and audience and close textual reference is used to support the ideas.

The essay would be enhanced by stronger engagement with the related material, particularly how ‘suspense’ and ‘fear’ are created in the text.

The response demonstrates characteristics typically produced by a student performing at a Grade B standard midway through Stage 5.