NCEA Level 1 English (90053) 2008 – Page 1 of 2
Assessment Schedule – 2008
English: Produce formal writing (90053)
Evidence Statement
The Evidence Statement shows aspects of scripts that tend to appear in answers at these levels of achievement.
The aspects relate to the criteria on that line (eg “Idea(s)”) in the Judgement Statement.
Achievement
Idea(s)
Style
Structure
Conventions

Relevant idea(s)
expressed, and
supported with evidence

may be based on facts or
information, and can
include opinions,
observations and
argument
Achievement
with Merit
Achievement with
Excellence
As for Achievement, plus
As for Merit, plus

Ideas(s) developed by
building on a single idea,
linking this to other ideas
and working towards a
coherent, planned whole

Idea(s) convincing
(relevant, credible,
persuasive or innovative).

informed, developed,
realistic, mature, often
original

Style may show flair and
originality that command
attention

distinctive personal style:
inventive use of language,
wide range of diction,
innovative syntax.

detail includes examples
and evidence.

explained and supported.

Formal writing style
appropriate to audience
and text type.

Objective, controlled
style: deliberate use of
language (vocabulary,
syntax)

varied sentence structures

mature vocabulary.

Clear structure evident


assists the development of
ideas
Structure is clear and
effective


clear links made between
parts.
may be unconventional for
effect.

Accurate (suitable for
publication with minor
editing).

Organised appropriately
into paragraphs or
definable parts.

Proof-read

Fluent, articulate writing

errors do not intrude

errors do not intrude.

free of significant error
patterns in the use of
writing conventions (eg
mixed-tense sentences,
run-on sentences,
miscapitalisations).
Note: A deliberate misuse of
writing conventions for impact
/ effect shows an awareness
of writing conventions.
Notes:

Responses are likely to exceed recommended minimum 250 words

Points cited above as evidence are indicative and not exclusive

Letter layout is NOT to be assessed; it is not necessary to explicitly acknowledge the context
for the writing task.

Specific to Topic 10: Text A in 90057 makes reference to being “stuck in a school uniform
(line 17). Be alert for duplication / plagiarism across papers.
NCEA Level 1 English (90053) 2008 – Page 2 of 2
“No Achievement” may be characterised by some of the following:
Idea(s)

No idea(s) with supporting detail

Generalisations

Lists

Confused
 Repetitive
Style
 Inappropriate informal and colloquial expressions or teenage slang
Structure

Unstructured (simple narrative or personal anecdote)
 No paragraphing
Conventions

Run-on sentences

Incorrect use of tense

Incorrect subject–verb agreement
 Too many intrusive errors in spelling, punctuation, syntax
Other

Likely to be shorter than 250 words, thus hampering sufficient expression of ideas

No proof-reading.
Judgement Statement
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
Express idea(s) with supporting
detail in a piece of formal writing.
Develop idea(s) with supporting
detail and explanation in a piece of
formal writing.
Develop idea(s) convincingly with
supporting detail and explanation in
a piece of formal writing.
AND
Use a writing style appropriate to
audience, purpose and text type.
AND
Use a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type.
AND
Use a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type, and which
commands attention.
AND
Structure material in a way that is
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type.
AND
Structure material clearly in a way
that is appropriate to audience,
purpose and text type.
AND
Structure material clearly and
effectively in a way that is
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type.
AND
Use writing conventions without
intrusive errors.
AND
Use writing conventions without
intrusive errors.
AND
Use writing conventions
accurately.
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