1. Assessment give back
Sunday, 11 November 2018

2. The questions
Explore how Reginald Rose presents the theme of justice in 12 Angry Men Consider: - Particular Jurors and their viewpoints -Prejudice - America in the 1950s One determined and skilled individual can wield a lot of influence. Explore why Juror 8 is a central character in the play. -The ways in which Rose presents him -His relationship with the other members of the jury -How he manages to persuade the jury to vote ‘Not Guilty’

3. The mark scheme: Level 2 7-12
* Some knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response
* Comments about the writer’s use of characterisation / theme /plot / setting for literary effect show some appreciation of the writer’s craft
* Engagement with the text is basic, examples used are of partial relevance
* Where response requires consideration of two or more features, partial balance is evident
Level 3
13-18
* Sound knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response
* Comments about the writer’s use of characterisation / theme /plot / setting for literary effect show sound appreciation of the writer’s craft
* Engagement with the text is sound, examples used are clearly relevant
* Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a clear balance is evident
Level 4
19-24
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response
* Comments about the writer’s use of characterisation / theme /plot / setting for literary effect show sustained appreciation of the writer’s craft
* Engagement with the text is sustained, examples used are fully relevant
* Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a thorough, balanced approach is evident
Level 5
25-30
* Assured knowledge and understanding of the text evident in the response
* Comments about the writer’s use of characterisation / theme /plot / setting for literary effect show a perceptive appreciation of the writer’s craft
* Engagement with the text is assured, examples used are fully relevant
* Where response requires consideration of two or more features, a perceptive, balanced approach is evident

4. What do I do first?
What does this word mean?
Does it suggest a simple. Straightforward answer?
HOW the writer does anything requires analysis of his techniques, not just repetition
Consider the question and try to work out what the examiner wants:
Explore how Reginald Rose presents the theme of justice in 12 Angry Men
The theme of justice means that my response must look at the concept of justice and how it is shown… So, what is justice?

5. Question 1 continued
Explore: This is the word that tells you that you need to find a range of response, rather than a simple answer. There is even room for “debate”.
How the writer…: This phrase should alert you to the fact that the essay requires analysis of the writer’s choices and decisions.
Justice: As a theme, what is the message of this play? How is justice done? Would there be any justice without juror 8? What gets in the way of justice?

6. “Explore… why…” is not the same as “tell me what X does”
Question 2
One determined and skilled individual can wield a lot of influence. Explore why Juror 8 is a central character in the play.
2 parts to this question – both are important.
The first sentence gives me clues. I must use the terms here as the basis for my response. In what ways is J8 skilled and determined?
“Explore… why…” is not the same as “tell me what X does”
If he is a key figure then he must wield influence – especially in the area of justice – a key theme… this is your focus.

7. Question 2 continued
In a question with a quotation, use the key words of the quotation to focus your response
Look for moments when J8 is either skilled or determined – focus on these
For him to significant in the play he must use these attributes to further the playwright’s message – that justice needs only the courage of an ordinary man in order to prevail.

8. How do I get marks? Look at these descriptors from Band 4…
Comments about the writer’s use of characterisation / theme /plot / setting for literary effect show sustained appreciation of the writer’s craft
Engagement with the text is sustained, examples used are fully relevant
Look at these descriptors from Band 4…
You get no credit without examples to back up your argument.
Whether you PEE or PEARL or Zoom in and out, the message is the same: Simple assertion that something is so, does not carry any weight without evidence.

9. If angle cBa=42°, find angle bAc… show your working.