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The English Extension Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) has performance band descriptions for:

English Extension 1

The typical performance in this band:

Band E4

  • demonstrates insightful understanding and sophisticated evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
  • displays highly developed skills in analysing and evaluating the nature of texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
  • integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop insightful conclusions
  • composes complex extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with a high level of expertise
  • demonstrates outstanding control of language to express complex ideas with precision in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context

Band E3

  • demonstrates clear understanding and thoughtful evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
  • displays well-developed skills in analysing and evaluating texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
  • integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop perceptive conclusions
  • composes extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with substantial expertise
  • demonstrates skilful control of language to express complex ideas with clarity in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context

Band E2

  • demonstrates sound understanding and some evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
  • displays developed skills in analysing and evaluating texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
  • integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop informed conclusions
  • composes extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with competence
  • demonstrates confident control of language to express complex ideas in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context

Band E1

 

English Extension 2

 

The typical performance in this band:

Band E4

  • demonstrates highly developed insights and outstanding skills in formulating and communicating complex concepts supported by thorough and extensive independent investigation
  • composes a substantial and sustained original major work that effectively engages audience and is appropriate to purpose, concept and medium
  • exhibits sophisticated and highly developed skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition

Band E3

  • demonstrates well-developed insights and accomplished skills in formulating and communicating complex concepts supported by competent independent investigation
  • composes a substantial and sustained original major work that engages audience and is appropriate to purpose, concept and medium
  • exhibits well developed skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition

Band E2

  • demonstrates developing insights and sound skills in formulating and communicating concepts of some complexity supported by independent investigation
  • composes a substantial and sustained original major work that is appropriate to audience, purpose, concept and medium
  • exhibits sound skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition

Band E1

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