Knowledge & Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of story elements, narrative techniques, and the ideas and issues presented in the collection of stories
Ability to draw relevantly on these in the creation of a minimum of two original written texts |
Limited knowledge and control of story elements, linguistic structures and features, and ideas and issues presented in the stories
Little evidence of an ability to draw relevantly on these in the creation of own texts |
Some knowledge and control of story elements, linguistic structures and features, and ideas and issues presented in the stories
Some evidence of an ability to draw relevantly on these in the creation of own texts |
Clear knowledge and control of story elements, linguistic structures and features, and ideas and issues presented in the stories
Demonstrated ability to draw relevantly and purposefully on these in the creation of own texts |
Firm knowledge and control of story elements, linguistic structures and features, and ideas and issues presented in the stories
Demonstrated ability to draw relevantly on and develop these in the creation of own texts |
Content
Skilful shaping of complex ideas, language and devices appropriate to the form, audience, purpose and context in the creation of two interesting, original texts |
A few ideas communicated appropriate to the form, audience, purpose and context. Texts lack originality, flair and imagination |
Adequate ideas communicated appropriate to the form, audience, purpose and context. Some evidence of originality and appropriate use of language and devices |
Suitable use of ideas, language and devices of some complexity appropriate to the form, audience, purpose and context clearly communicated in texts that hold some interest for the reader |
Skilful shaping of complex ideas , language and devices appropriate to the form, audience, purpose and context and used creatively and imaginatively in highly original texts that engage the reader |
Structure and Coherence
Coherent linking of developed ideas and information
Understanding of form and its appropriate stylistic features |
Limited knowledge and capacity to order, link and develop ideas and information coherently
Limited awareness of form and its stylistic features |
Ideas and information are selected and ordered adequately. Some coherence and connection between paragraphs is evident
Some understanding of form and its stylistic features |
Achieves well ordered texts, developing interesting ideas and information coherently. Paragraphs and sentences are clearly linked with clear sequencing and structure of ideas
Clear awareness of form and its stylistic features |
Develops coherent and logically shaped sustained texts, developing significant ideas and information. Coherent paragraphs and sentences are linked and ideas logically sequenced and structured
Shapes content in a recognisable form adopting the appropriate stylistic features |
Expression and Language Mechanics
Expressiveness and fluency
Accurate control of language mechanics
Apt choice of vocabulary
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Simple or basic expression of ideas; limited control of language mechanics; simple vocabulary and sentences |
Adequate expression of ideas; adequate control of language mechanics; some variation in vocabulary and sentences |
Accurate expression of ideas; some clear control of language mechanics; challenging vocabulary and complex sentences |
Highly expressive and fluent and writing; sophisticated writing style; accurate control of language mechanics; precise language is used expressively and fluently |
Written Explanation
Quality of explanation that explains authorial choices made, intended purposes and self-evaluates the process |
Limited or little use of metalanguage to present a general or minimal explanation of personal authorial choices. |
Use of metalanguage to present a clear, coherent and general explanation of personal authorial choices. |
Use of appropriate metalanguage to present a considered, expressive and coherent written explanation of personal authorial choices. |
Use of appropriate metalanguage to present an insightful, highly expressive and coherent written explanation of personal authorial choices. |
Evidence of planning and revision
Thorough attention to the planning and drafting process showing evidence of improvement in quality of ideas, structure and expression |
Insufficient planning, revision and conferencing; story lacks creativity and is limited or basic in arousing audience interest. |
Adequate planning, revision and conferencing to produce to a story that shows some creativity and flair in its production and has some general audience appeal. |
Sound planning, revision and conferencing with attention to drafting and editing to produce a story that is original and creatively produced and presented that clearly engages the audience. |
Thorough planning, revision and conferencing with methodical attention to drafting and editing to produce a story that is original, creative, expressive and imaginatively produced and presented, effectively engaging the audience. |
