Assessment tool for creative writing Level 7 Structure


• Uses appropriate structure as a frame • Develops structure beginning, middle and ending


• Uses topic and supporting sentences to develop coherent logically organised paragraphs


Content


• Chooses appropriate topic and content


• Includes setting • Includes characters • Includes plot (beginning, climax, conclusion)


Character


• Selects appropriate characters • Thinks about characterisation • Uses descriptive words, e.g. to compare characters


• Uses correct format of dialogue • Organises the conversation logically Language


• Uses appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation


• Uses a range of vocabulary related to topic, including emotive words where appropriate


• Creates a personal dictionary • Uses the dictionary to check spelling and meanings of words


• Uses first person narration where appropriate


• Links sentences into a coherent paragraphs using pronouns, connecting words and correct punctuation


• Uses figurative language, e.g. a simile Writing process


• Planning /pre-writing: discussions, word lists, brainstorms ideas for a topic and develops ideas


• Drafting: writes ideas down as a first draft • Revising and refining: improves the content and structure of the story


• Editing: corrects mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation


• Presenting: presents a neat, legible final version


4–5


Displays outstanding ability and skill


3½


Displays worthy ability and skill


3


Displays substantial ability and skill


8–10


Displays outstanding knowledge, ability and skill in this area and works independently


12–15


Excels in creating an interesting story that includes all the important elements


4–5


Skilfully creates believable characters


7


Displays good knowledge and ability and can work independently


Level 6 6


Displays sufficient knowledge and ability and needs some assistance


11


Does well in creating an interesting story that includes most of the important elements


3½


Successfully creates ‘real’ characters


9–10


Succeeds in creating a good story that includes most of the important elements


3


Competently creates ‘real’ characters


Level 5


12–15


Can successfully employ most of these skills with little assistance to enhance his/her creative writing


11


Can employ most of these skills to enhance his/her writing with some assistance


9–10


Can employ some of these skills to enhance his/her writing with some assistance


44


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