How good was my essay?
Content
13-15
10-12
7-9
4-6
1-3
0
Very good
Everything that you write is relevant to the task description/title and you go beyond the basic
expectation. Your ideas are “joined up” and everything links together in a logical structure. You include
paragraphs and have a variety of sentence structures from simple to complex/compound. There is a
variety of descriptive language and your ideas are clear to the reader.
Good
You cover the points of the task although there is nothing out of the ordinary, i.e. it is very “safe”.
Most of the information is clear to the reader, although sometimes there is a little confusion. The
structure is good although not everything flows naturally. Writing is overly descriptive and does not
analyse and give enough opinion.
Sufficient
Most of what you write relates to the task but you could have included more details to expand your
ideas. Your sentences are often short and could have had more variety in length and complexity. Most
of the information is clear to the reader although some confusion is evident. Opinions are expressed
about basic ideas.
Limited
Your response is quite short and does not always respond to the task title. The structure is weak and
written in continuous prose instead of using paragraphs. Not all of the points mentioned give enough
detail and what you have written is not very clear to the reader. There is some development of very
basic ideas.
Poor
The length of the piece of writing is far too short and you probably have not answered the question
well enough. There is little/no evidence of paragraphs and a sensible structure for the reader to
follow. The information often does not fit the title and therefore you have not followed
advice/instructions clearly.
What you have written has no relevance to the task title and your language is not understandable to
the reader.
No relevant content does not allow you to gain any marks for the language that you have
included.
Range of language
You have included a large variety of different structures in your writing and they are usually
accurate. The following linguistic points are likely to have appeared: conjunctions (y, pero etc.), modal
verbs (querer, poder, deber, saber + infinitive), more complex opinions (diría que …), si clauses, acabar
9-10
de, antes/después de, a variety of tenses (usually 4+), longer sentences, opinions in tenses other than
the present. Your use of language often goes beyond basic expectations of the tasks and might “show
off”.
The range of vocabulary and structures include is good and there is little repetition. You will have
tried some more complex sentence structures, although they won’t have all been successful. You will
7-8
have given justified opinions and included a variety of tenses (usually 2 – 3). You knowledge of
language is fit for the task, but does not “show off”.
There is some variety in the vocabulary and sentence structures that you have included, although not
a great deal. You try to use conjunctions to extend your sentences but they are not always accurate.
5-6
Your opinions are often quite basic and could be developed with more justification and linking. You
have probably tried to include two tenses, although not always with precision.
The vocabulary and structures included in your writing are quite simple and do not allow for complex
3-4
sentences and detailed description. You are using quite simple sentences here and there is little or no
use of justification such porque. You are likely to make errors in basic language.
Your written work shows little or no evidence understanding the basic language structures required
1-2
for the task. Your vocabulary is very repetitive or is not relevant to the task, i.e. you do not really
answer the question.
0
There is no evidence of language that is suitable for the task.
Accuracy
What you have written should be free from minor errors such as adjectival agreement and word
order. You might have made some small errors in more complex sentences such as si clauses. Spelling
5
will have been accurate throughout, including appropriate use of capital letters.
Most have what you have written is accurate although there might be a few minor errors such as
adjectival/past participle agreement as well as errors in the use of more complex language. Most of
4
your verbs are accurate although not always with more complex tenses. Spelling will have been
accurate through most of the piece of writing, including appropriate use of capital letters.
About 50% of what you have written should be accurate and free from minor errors. There might be
some problems with tenses, although you should have some correct examples. Spelling of common
3
vocabulary should be accurate, although errors creep in with more complex items. You might have
been too ambitious with your language.
There are a lot of errors with your language because you have not understood the linguistic structure.
2
The piece of writing does not make that much sense given the number of errors that you have made.
Your tenses and use of verbs is not very accurate.
Your piece of work does not show a good understanding of how to use basic language structures such
as simple opinions (me gusta etc.). The writing is very inaccurate and there are only a few error-free
1
sentences/clauses.
Your written work does not make any sense and you have not demonstrated an understanding of even
0
the most basic phrases and structures.
I can:
Produce a (fully) relevant and (very) detailed response to the task and explain myself clearly. What I
have written related to the task description.
Write with a (clear) structure and address a lot of points from the task description. I have included
paragraphs.
Use different structures (such as opinions, connectives, intensifiers, different tense constructions) and
have demonstrated a (wide) range of vocabulary.
Attempt more complex sentence structures.
Use verb tenses accurately.
Spell words confidently and pay attention to the gender and number of nouns and adjectives. I have
double checked my work.
To improve, I need to:
Focus on answering all parts of the question CLEARLY.
Develop my answers by justifying my points of view and link ideas.
Structure my answer so my writing flows well, i.e. use paragraphs.
Increase the number of different structures that I use to avoid repeating the same ones. Perhaps I need
to use my notes/book more wisely.
Ensure I use a wider selection of words (broaden my vocabulary).
Check my work thoroughly for grammatical errors.
Where did my marks come from?
Content
Range of Language
Self /15
/10
Peer /15
/10
Teacher /15
/10
Teacher’s comment:
Accuracy of Language
/5
/5
/5
TOTAL
/30
/30
/30