IGCSE First Language English (0500/04)
Band: points
SFS Grade Equiv
W1
Content and
development
of ideas
W2
Organization
W3
Language
use &
sentence
structure
W4
Style and
register
W5
Mechanics:
spelling,
punctuation,
grammar
Mature, confident
& stylistic.
1: 40-36
SFS: 100-96%
Challenging task
completed. Detailed
use & analysis of
experience, feelings
and imagination.
Points well
supported with
detail & explained.
Arguments are
interesting & well
developed.
Logical or creative
plan in linked stages
(effective
transitions). Strong
paragraphing &
well- ordered
sentences.
Confident use of
strong diction and
strong, varied
syntax.
Style & register suits
audience & context
with sophistication.
Writer’s voice is
strong.
Highly accurate
punctuation,
spelling, and
grammar, the use of
which expresses
shades of meaning.
TOTAL MARK (Writing) =
PORTFOLIO ESSAYS 1-3
Name:
Frequently
interesting.
2: 35-31
SFS: 95-91%
Analyses
experience,
feelings and
imagination.
Points usually
supported with
detail &
explained.
Arguments well
developed.
Competent
Satisfactory
Clear and simple
Frequent Errors
Unclear
3: 30-26
SFS: 90-86%
Clear expression of
experience, feelings
& imagination.
Some use of
evidence, detail &
explanation to
support points.
Some development
of relevant
arguments.
4:25-21
SFS: 84-77%
Some expression of
feelings and
imagination. Some
brief use of
evidence and
explanation to
support points.
Arguments are
relevant and
partially developed.
5: 20-16
SFS: 76-71
Feelings and
imagination are
intelligible.
Arguments have
variable
relevance, logic,
evidence and
development.
6: 15-11
SFS: 68-53%
Simple attempt to
express feelings
and imagination.
Arguments very
simple and brief.
7: 6-10
SFS: 30-50%
Occasional
expression of
meaning, feelings
and imagination.
Poor command of
language may
make it hard to
follow.
Clear, well
ordered plan with
good transitions.
Usually well ordered
sentences.
Paragraph planning
and sentence order
are mostly clear.
Transitions may be
inconsistent or less
well chosen.
Evidence of overall
structure, but
sometimes planning
and sentence order
are less clear.
Material may be
in wrong
paragraph. Plan
sometimes
muddled, hard to
follow.
Paragraphs used
but often partial &
disordered.
Beginning & end
attempted.
Plan is very
unclear or absent.
May be some
signs of structure.
Use of
appropriate &
varied diction,
accurate &
somewhat varied
syntax
Style & register
suit audience &
context
Some varied
diction. Basic, but
accurate syntax.
Occasionally
Varied, but mainly
simple diction and
syntax .
Simple or
straightforward
diction and
syntax. Some
syntax unclear.
Mainly accurate
use of simple
diction and syntax.
Some confusing
syntax.
Very narrow
range or
inaccurate use of
diction and
syntax.
Style shows clear
attempt to consider
audience & context.
Occasionally
considers audience
& context.
Slight variation
for audience &
context, maybe
not deliberate.
Punctuation &
grammar used to
aid
communication. A
few minor errors.
Punctuation and
grammar used
competently. Some
minor and a few
serious errors.
Punctuation and
grammar used,
though errors might
cause reading
difficulty. Possibly
numerous errors.
Still readable, but
with frequent
errors (tense,
prepositions,
stops).
Little variation of
style or
inappropriate
style for
audience/purpose.
Correct simple
spelling & a little,
punctuation, but
inadequate
understanding of
grammar.
No consideration
of audience,
context.
Inappropriate
style.
Significant
weaknesses and
errors. Reader can
follow at least
part of the
writing.
/40 IGCSE
SFS :
From IGCSE First Language English Syllabus p. 26-28 (6.2.3 Assessment Criteria, Table A for portfolio assignments 1-3)