Writing assessment criteria grid (Paper 1: three questions in the form of structured essays, split into three parts)
Mark CONTENT: relevance of ideas Mark LANGUAGE: Style and accuracy 1 2 3
Paper 1 - Part (a) 3-4 D
escribes historical events and themes giving precisedetails and examples. Puts knowledge in context.
3-4
Confident use of the specific language and tenses. Well-constructed and linked sentences with very few errors of any kind.1-2 D
escribes historical facts or themes giving some details and examples. Some generalised statements.1-2
Mainly simple structures and vocabulary. Appropriate use of linking words with some grammatical errors.0
No evidence submitted or question not addressed.0
Multiple types of error in grammar/spelling/word usage / punctuation throughout, which mostly make it difficult to understand.Paper 1 - Part (b)
6
Explains TWO reasons6
Confident use of the specific language, tenses, and linkers for cause and consequence, change and continuity, similarity and difference. Very few errors of any kind.4-5
Explains ONE reason4-5
Mostly accurate use of the specific language, tenses, and linkers for relations between events. Minor errors.2-3
Identifies AND/OR describes reasons2-3
Mainly simple structures and vocabulary. Rare grammatical errors which do not interfere with communication.1
General answer lacking specific contextual knowledge1
Simple structures and vocabulary. Meaning is sometimes in doubt. Frequent errors impair communication.0
No evidence submitted or question not addressed.0
Multiple types of error in grammar/spelling/word usage / punctuation throughout, which mostly make it difficult to understand.Paper 1 - Part (c)
10
Developed explanation with evaluation of ‘how far’10
Confident use of the specific language and tenses. Grammatical construction fit for providing a balanced argument and conclusion and explaining proper judgements. Very few errors of any kind.7-9
Developed explanation of agreement AND disagreement (Max. 8 marks for answer lacking balance).7-9
Mostly accurate use of the specific language and tenses. Grammatical construction fit for providing a balanced argument and conclusion. Minor errors.4-6
Explanation of agreement OR disagreement4-6
Mainly simple structures and vocabulary. Lack of balanced argument and conclusion. Rare grammatical errors which do not interfere withcommunication.
