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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Descriptive Writing

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English rubric for descriptive writing

English
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
24 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Cambridge
Subject
English
Grade Level
9-11
Total Points
24
Criteria
3 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Excellent(8 pts)
Excellent(7 pts)
Good(6 pts)
Good(5 pts)
Satisfactory(4 pts)
Satisfactory(3 pts)
Limited(2 pts)
Limited(1 pt)
No Response(-4 pts)
Content and Structure
Effectiveness of descriptive detail and structural organisation
Highly effective and sustained descriptive detail with sophisticated structural organisation; creates powerful atmosphere
Highly effective detail with sophisticated organisation
Effective descriptive detail with confident organisation; atmosphere well created
Effective detail with confident organisation
Competent descriptive detail with mostly appropriate organisation
Competent detail
Limited descriptive detail; weak organisation
Limited detail
No content
Style and Accuracy
Quality of style, language choices, and technical accuracy
Impressive range of sophisticated vocabulary; varied and effective sentence structures; virtually error-free
Impressive vocabulary with varied structures
Wide vocabulary used precisely; effective sentence variety; few errors
Wide vocabulary with effective variety
Appropriate vocabulary; adequate sentence variety; some errors
Appropriate vocabulary
Basic vocabulary; limited sentence variety; frequent errors
Basic vocabulary
No style evidence
Effect on Reader
Impact and engagement for the reader
Highly engaging with powerful impact on reader; original and creative approach
Highly engaging with powerful impact
Engaging with clear impact; creative elements present
Engaging with clear impact
Generally engaging; some impact on reader
Generally engaging
Limited engagement
Limited engagement
No engagement

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