Year 7 English: Summative Assessment, September 2015 Task: In class time (45 minutes) write a persuasive, formal letter as per the instructions given Year 7 English: Summative Assessment – Writing a formal, persuasive letter
Exceeding (6-‐7)
Achieving (4-‐5)
Approaching (2-‐3)
Engaging (1)
Criteria B: Organising
Your punctuation and grammar is always correct You use of formal language is thorough, appropriate and correct
Your punctuation and grammar is mostly correct You use of formal language is appropriate and mostly correct
Your punctuation and grammar is sometimes correct You use of formal language is sometimes correct
You make an attempt at punctuation You attempt to use some formal language
Criteria C: Producing Text
You use the ‘SEE-‐I’ tool effectively You use the formal letter format correctly You have a clear purpose, and consistently and correctly address the required audience
You use the ‘SEE-‐I’ tool You mostly use the formal letter format correctly You demonstrate purpose, and usually address the required audience
You use the ‘SEE-‐I’ tool to some effect You use some of the formal letter format correctly You sometimes demonstrate purpose, and sometimes address the required audience
You attempt to use the ‘SEE-‐ I’ tool You attempt to use the formal letter format You attempt a purpose and audience
Criteria D: Using language
You use a range of relevant terminology / concepts correctly You present a persuasive, relevant position
You use relevant terminology / concepts correctly You present a mostly persuasive, relevant position
You use some relevant terminology / concepts correctly You present a somewhat persuasive, relevant position
You attempt to use relevant terminology / concepts You attempt persuasive writing
Criteria
Relevant Cambridge Learning Goals for Stage 8
Criteria B: Organising
8GPw1 Use accurate punctuation including commas in various situations, including parenthetical commas, colons, semi-‐colons, dashes and brackets. 8GPw2 Begin to use formal and informal language for specific purposes. 8GPw3 Demonstrate controlled use of a variety of simple and complex sentences to achieve purpose and contribute to overall effect.
Criteria C: Producing Text
8Wn1 Develop a consistent viewpoint in non-‐fiction writing by selecting from techniques and devices used by known writers, and drawing on a range of evidence, opinions, information and purposes. 8Wn2 Write in a range of forms for a variety of purposes, including: letters (to persuade, entertain, narrate or comment) 8Wf3 Develop ideas to suit a specific audience, purpose and task.
Criteria D: Using language
8PSV3 Learn an increasingly wide range of vocabulary appropriate to their needs. 8Wf3 Develop ideas to suit a specific audience, purpose and task.