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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

CREATIVE WRITING: INTRODUCTION TO DESCRIPTIVE STORY

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

WEIGHT

MARK
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3

 Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality X 1  

4

 Selects very few or no words/phrases which create an image of the setting Selects few words/phrases which create an image of the setting Selects words/phrases which create an image of the setting and an appropriate mood throughout the piece Selects a range of words/phrases which create an image of the setting and an appropriate mood throughout the piece Selects a range of words/phrases which create an image of the setting and an appropriate mood throughout the piece, and writes with flair    

9

 Descriptive piece of writing does not flow and does not capture a few moments in time Has some understanding of the conventions of a descriptive piece of writing but is not consistent in producing them in own writing. Description and characterisation demonstrate a solid understanding of conventions of a descriptive piece of writing Description and characterisation demonstrate a solid understanding of conventions of a descriptive piece of writing and maintain interest Has a natural affinity for writing descriptive pieces of writing X2  

10(a)

 Submits no drafting with final copy Submits little evidence of drafting Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy Uses drafting and other strategies used very successfully to prepare for good copy X 1  

10(b)

 Presentation is unsuitable Interest is minimal and presentation is unsuitable Presentation is good Presentation is good throughout demonstrating a solid effort Presentation is good throughout demonstrating a solid effort and originality X1  

 

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