IB DP

IB DP Language and Literature Paper 1 Rubric

Official IB Diploma Programme rubric for Language and Literature Paper 1 (Guided Literary Analysis). Used for HL and SL assessments.

English
Grade 11
Grade 12
20 points

Rubric Details

Standard
IB DP
Subject
English
Grade Level
11, 12
Total Points
20
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
5(5 pts)
4(4 pts)
3(3 pts)
2(2 pts)
1(1 pt)
Understanding and Interpretation
Comprehension and interpretation of text
Excellent understanding of the text(s) and convincing interpretation; comprehensive analysis
Very good understanding with appropriate interpretation; thorough analysis
Adequate understanding with generally valid interpretation; adequate analysis
Some understanding with superficial interpretation; limited analysis
Little understanding; interpretation rarely supported; analysis not relevant
Analysis and Evaluation
Analysis of authorial choices
Insightful analysis of authorial choices; examples well-chosen and integrated
Very good analysis of authorial choices; examples are appropriate and integrated
Adequate analysis of authorial choices; examples are generally appropriate
Some analysis of authorial choices; examples are partially relevant
Little analysis of authorial choices; examples rarely appropriate
Focus and Organization
Structure and coherence
Effectively organized with clear focus; coherent structure and logical argument
Well organized with clear focus; coherent and logical structure
Adequately organized; generally focused with some coherence
Some organization; focus not consistently maintained
Rarely organized; focus is unclear
Language
Vocabulary, register, and style
Excellent language with clear, varied, and precise vocabulary; effective register and style
Very good language; vocabulary is varied and precise; appropriate register
Adequate language; vocabulary is sometimes precise; register generally appropriate
Some lapses in language; vocabulary sometimes unclear; register partially appropriate
Many lapses in language; vocabulary is frequently unclear; register inappropriate

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