What it is: Your text is marked out of 30 on three criteria: A Language, B Message and C Conceptual understanding.
| Criterion | Marks | The marker asks |
|---|---|---|
| A Language | 12 | Is your English varied and accurate? |
| B Message | 12 | Are your ideas relevant, developed and organised? |
| C Conceptual understanding | 6 | Do text type, register and tone fit the task? |
- register
- how formal your language is
- tone
- the attitude: friendly, serious, urgent
- audience
- the readers of your text
- purpose
- why you are writing
- conventions
- the features of a text type
- develop an idea
- add a reason or example
Remember: A and B carry 24 marks. C has only 6, but a wrong text type or register loses it fast.
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What it is: One short blog opening. Each line earns marks under a different criterion.
One blog opening, three criteria
What each line earns
- Hi everyone, and welcome back to the blog!
- Sport not only keeps you fit but also lifts your mood.
- For example, since I joined the basketball team, I sleep much better.
- What about you? Tell me in the comments!
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Do
- Vary verbs, tenses and connectors.
- Back each idea with an example.
- Keep one register throughout.
Don't
- Repeat good and very.
- List ideas without explaining them.
- Mix Dear Sir with cheers.