Creative
Coursework Mark Scheme
(Writing)
|
Purpose and Audience |
Effectiveness of
Communication |
Organisation |
A* 26-27 |
A
strong, assured fulfilment of the writing task, sharply focused on the
writer’s purpose and the expectations / requirements of the intended reader
is shown |
The
writing is compelling in its communicative impact, with an extensive
vocabulary and skilful control of varied sentence forms |
There
is sophisticated contrl of text structure,
skillfully sustained paragraphing and the assured application of a range of
cohesive devices |
A 20-25 |
A
secure realisation of the writing task according to the writer’s purpose and
the expectations / requirements of the intended reader is shown |
The
writing communicates effectively, with an aptly chosen vocabulary, and some
evidence of crafting in the construction of sentences |
Organisation
of the material is secure, with a
well-judged text structure, effective paragraphing and a range of cohesive
devices between and within paragraphs |
B 14-19 |
A
generally clear sense of purpose and understanding of the expectations /
requirements of the intended reader is shown |
The
writing communicates clearly, with a well chosen vocabulary, and some
evidence of crafting in the construction of sentences |
Organization
of the material is mostly sound, with a clear text structure, controlled
paragraphing to reflect opening, development and closure, together with
successful use of cohesive devices (e.g. synonyms, repetitions, contrasts) |
C 8-13 |
A
basic grasp of the purpose of the writing ad of the expectations /
requirements of the reader is shown |
The
writing communicates in a broadly appropriate way, with some evidence of
control in the choice of vocabulary and sentence structures |
Organisation
of the material shows some grasp of text structure, with opening and
development, and broadly appropriate paragraphing and other sequencing
devices |
D 0-7 |
Little
awareness is show of the purpose of the writing and of the intended reader |
The
writing communicates at a basic level, using a limited vocabulary and showing
little variety of sentence structure |
Organisation
of the material is simple with limited success in opening and development |