Test any answer you write about your studied text by applying this success criteria to your answer and deciding whether you achieved them ‘definitely’, ‘to some extent’ or ‘not at all’.
DEFINITELY TO SOME EXTENT
❋ My answer is arranged in a series of short paragraphs.
❋ I answered the question I was asked and kept to the point throughout my paragraphs.
❋ My answer shows deep thought. ❋ I made a series of interesting, relevant points.
❋ Every paragraph I write starts with a clear sentence that makes a strong point.
❋ I then continued the paragraphs with evidence and/or quotation to support my point in the first sentence in the paragraph.
❋ My last paragraph is a clear summing-up of my main points.
❋ My last paragraph ends with a strong, clear sentence.
❋ I used good vocabulary and correct grammar.
❋ There are capital leters, full stops, commas and question marks or exclamation marks wherever they are needed in my answer.