EU TRAVEL BROCHUREGrading Criteria

Level / Geographical Knowledge & Skills / Literacy Skills
6
A* / My descriptions of places are detailed and I have offered a range of reasoned explanations.
My responses show a good understanding but misinterpretations are still common.
I have used a wide range of geographical vocabulary.
I have a fairly broad factual knowledge.
My work shows an effective/competent use of a range of skills with very few errors.
My presentation is good. / My writing is fluent and it engages and sustains the reader's interest.
I adapt my style of writing and language choices to suit different forms.
I experiment with a range of sentence structures and a very varied vocabulary in order to create effects.
I organise my ideas in well-developed, linked paragraphs.
My spelling, even of irregular words, is generally accurate.
I use a range of punctuation to clarify my meaning, for example, semi colons.
My handwriting is neat and legible.
5
A / My descriptions of places are fairly detailed. I am beginning to offer more reasoned explanations.
My responses show a satisfactory understanding but misinterpretations are common.
I use a range of appropriate geographical vocabulary is used.
I have a sound factual knowledge.
My presentation is satisfactory. / My writing is both varied and interesting.
I vary my writing so that it suits purpose and audience.
I can use a more formal style where appropriate.
I can use a range of imaginative vocabulary accurately.
My sentences and paragraphs are clear, coherent and well developed.
I am generally able to spell words with complicated spelling patterns correctly.
I use a range of punctuation, including commas and apostrophes.
4
B / My descriptions of places have more detail but few explanations are offered (those that are offered are simplistic).
My responses show a good understanding but misinterpretations are still common.
I use a range of appropriate geographical vocabulary.
I have an adequate factual knowledge.
Use of a range of simple skills; fewer errors than at level 3. / I am writing in a range of forms which can be lively and thoughtful.
My ideas are often sustained and sometimes developed in interesting ways.
My vocabulary choices are sometimes adventurous and I do occasionally use words for effect.
I can use complex sentences to extending meaning.
I am generally able to spell simple words accurately.
I am beginning to use some punctuation within my sentences e.g. commas.
3
C / I am beginning to describe places but not in detail.
Perhaps one, simple, explanation given.
I am beginning to use appropriate geographical vocabulary.
I have an adequate factual knowledge.
Use of a small range of simple skills although occasional errors e.g. Lack of annotations, inappropriate scale. / My writing is usually organised and I try to be imaginative.
I try and adapt what I am writing to consider what the reader wants.
I develop my ideas logically.
I sometimes choose words for variety and interest.
My sentences are usually formed correctly.
I can spell simple words correctly.
I can use full stops, capital letters and question marks accurately.