Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws)
(Wv)
[5 marks] [3 marks] [7 marks]
The writer’s attitude to the The response is well-
subject is well established and organised using a wide range
conveyed in a consistent style of organisational features
throughout which effectively accurately and effectively.
sustains the reader’s interest. Ideas are developed with
Features and conventions of chronological or logical links
the relevant text type, when throughout the text from an
appropriate, are successfully effective introduction to a
manipulated for effect successful conclusion.
throughout. Paragraphs are used
Structural, linguistic and successfully to structure the
literary features are used in content. There is effective
combination to create specific cohesion within and between
effects. paragraphs.
A logical viewpoint is An effective range of carefully
established and sustained chosen sentence openings and
throughout. If relevant, connectives are used are used
multiple viewpoints are appropriately to support
expressed clearly. content.
[4–5] [6–7]
Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws)
(Wv)
The writer’s attitude to the Material is wholly relevant The overall response is
subject is conveyed in a using a specialised vocabulary presented clearly and is
generally appropriate and mostly accurately for the well-organised using a range of
consistent style, which mostly purpose / text type. organisational features
sustains the reader’s interest. Conscious language choices successfully.
Main features and conventions are made, which shape the Ideas are developed with
of the text type are intended purpose and effect on chronological or logical links
occasionally manipulated for the reader. throughout the text with a
effect. successful opening and closing.
Some combinations of Paragraphs are used to help
structural, linguistic and structure the text where the
literary features to create a main idea is usually supported
specific effect. by following sentences.
A viewpoint is expressed A range of sentence openings
clearly and sustained and connectives are used
throughout. appropriately to support
. content.
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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws)
(Wv)
Content is suitable for the Material is mostly relevant The response is generally well-
intended audience. using a specialised vocabulary organised and attempts the
Viewpoints are well- presented accurately for the purpose / use of some organisational
and consistent throughout. text type. features.
Uses relevant features Mostly conscious language Some attempt to sequence
consistently for a chosen choices are made, which shape relevant ideas logically.
purpose to clarify meaning. the intended purpose and Paragraphs / sections are
Content may use different effect on the reader. evident, though not always
characters and voices within consistently or appropriately,
the text when relevant. with related points grouped
May begin to add structural and together or linked by time
literary features in parts of the sequencers.
text. Movement between paragraphs
or sections, may be disjointed
with a limited range of
sentence openings and
connectives.
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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and
(Wv)
Some material included that Some language choices are Some attempt to organise the Basic grammatical
is relevant to the task. made, which shape the intended overall text. generally correct,
The writer’s attitude to the purpose and effect on the Some basic sequencing of subject and verb
subject inconsistently reader. ideas in relation to the Past and present t
conveyed, with some Creates some effect by using a stimulus. generally consiste
attempt to engage the range of linguistic and literary Paragraphs / sections are A mix of simple
reader. techniques. evident with related points compound sentenc
Some elements of the text grouped together or linked by accurately. Some c
type can be seen; a time sequence. sentences may be
maximum of 1 mark can be Movement between expand detail but
awarded if not the correct text paragraphs or sections, is successfully.
type. disjointed with a very limited Formal and/or in
range of sentence may be attempted
openings and connectives. consistently accord
purpose and audie
Punctuation:
Demarcation of
sentences is usual
Commas are use
occasionally to ma
Note: learners shou
good English with p
rather than lose ma
good English.
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
[7 marks] [3 marks]
Grammar is used accurately
throughout the text.
For example, there is:
a wide range of sentence
types manipulated and/or
adapted for effect.
grammatical features are
used effectively to contribute to
the overall development of the
text.
Consistent use of formal
and/or informal register to
enhance and emphasise
meaning according to context,
purpose and audience.
Punctuation is accurate:
Use of a wide range of
punctuation for effect.
Conventions of layout are
always applied effectively and
consistently e.g., bullet points.
[6–7]
Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
Grammar is mostly accurate Spelling is usually correct
throughout the text. e.g., throughout. (There may
Use a range of sentence occasionally be phonetically
types, manipulated and/or plausible attempts at complex
adapted for effect. words.)
Use grammatical features to Correct spelling of most, not
contribute to the overall all, polysyllabic words, e.g.,
development of the text. appear, information, probably,
Formal and/or informal separate wondering/wandering,
register is generally used business, essentially,
appropriately according to accommodation.
context, purpose and audience.
Punctuation is mostly accurate:
Use a range of punctuation
for effect.
Conventions of layout are
applied consistently e.g., bullet
points.
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Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wg) (spelling)
Grammatical structures are Spelling of common and some
generally accurate throughout less-common words, including
the text, e.g., polysyllabic and compound
Use of some range of words, is generally accurate,
sentence types to support the e.g., friend, another, around,
text type. because, anything, something.
Some complex sentences Spelling of plurals and some
may be attempted to create past and present words is
effect, such as using expanded generally accurate, e.g., boxes,
verb phrases. clothes, told, stopped, wanted.
Some awareness of formal
and/or informal register
according to context, purpose
and audience.
Some range of punctuation:
commas, semi-colons,
dashes and hyphens are used
accurately to clarify meaning.
There may be evidence of
comma splicing.
Note: if punctuation is totally lacking
and other descriptors met then give
the lower mark here.
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Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Basic grammatical structures are Spelling of high frequency
generally correct, e.g., words is generally correct,
subject and verb generally agree. e.g., their/there, when, were,
Past and present tense of verbs what, some, etc.
generally consistent.
A mix of simple and some
compound sentences used
accurately. Some complex
sentences may be attempted to
expand detail but not always
successfully.
Formal and/or informal register
may be attempted but not
consistently according to context,
purpose and audience.
Punctuation:
Demarcation of straightforward
sentences is usually correct.
Commas are used in lists and
occasionally to mark clauses.
Note: learners should gain marks for
good English with punctuation errors
rather than lose marks for essentially
good English.
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Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww) (spelling)
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