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