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Cambridge IGCSE English Language Writing Rubric

Official Cambridge IGCSE English Language rubric for writing tasks (0500/0990). Evaluates content, structure, style, and accuracy.

English
Grade 9
Grade 10
24 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Cambridge
Subject
English
Grade Level
9, 10
Total Points
24
Criteria
2 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Content and Structure
Effectiveness of content and organization
16 pts
14 pts
12 pts
10 pts
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
2 pts
Description
Highly effective content with sophisticated structure; ideas fully developed and engaging
Effective content with well-organized structure; ideas clearly developed
Competent content with clear structure; ideas adequately developed
Some relevant content with identifiable structure; ideas partially developed
Limited relevant content; structure not always clear
Content is simple or thin; structure is weak
Content is slight; little structure evident
Content is very limited; no clear structure
Style and Accuracy
Vocabulary, style, and technical accuracy
8 pts
7 pts
6 pts
5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
Description
Highly effective style with precise vocabulary; virtually no errors
Effective style with apt vocabulary; few errors
Competent style with appropriate vocabulary; errors do not impede meaning
Some style awareness; vocabulary sometimes appropriate; some errors
Limited style awareness; basic vocabulary; errors more frequent
Little style awareness; vocabulary limited; errors impede meaning
Very limited expression; vocabulary very limited; many errors

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