WRITTEN PRODUCTION: Marking criteria

To correct a piece of writing your teacher will give you a mark (from 0 to 10) for each of the following criteria. Each parameter has the same value, that is, they are all equally important.

To pass you need to get a mark of 20 out of 40, that is, a 5 out of 10.




1- APPROPRIACY → Let’s show we understand the task! - 10 points

• The contents of the task have been answered
• The contents are relevant
• The instructions have been followed
• The message is communicated precisely and effectively
• The format and register are appropriate for the target reader
• The production causes the desired effect
• Right length
• Neat handwriting and good presentation

2- ORGANIZATION → Let’s show how well we think and write! 10 points

• The ideas and information are well organized
• Use of effective cohesion mechanisms (linkers, internal grammatical cohesion, clear organization of the message)
• Use of correct punctuation
• Good internal coherence
• The piece of writing is easy to follow with no need to interpret the content
• Unambiguous message

3- RANGE OF VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES → Let’s show off how well we know the language! 10 points

• Variety in both the range of vocabulary and grammatical structures
• Precision in the language used
• Repetition of lexical items avoided by using synonyms
• Variation and extensive use of the grammar of the level
  

 

4- ACCURACY → Let’s show we control the language! 10 points

• Anything to do with a correct use of the English language: correct syntax, word order, morphology, verb tenses, noun phrases, inversions, active and passive forms, compound sentences, relative clauses, reported speech, verb patterns, modal verbs, spelling… You name it!

TOTAL MARK: 40 points. Pass mark: 20 points (5/10)