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IGCSE Descriptive Writing 
IGCSE Descriptive Writing
Rubric Code: PXW65BX
By brdesa
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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2

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3

'Clear and Secure'

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4

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5

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6

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Style and Content

1

Writing has very few elements which enables the reader to visualize. The writing is not descriptive.
2

Writing has very few elements which enables the reader to visualize. There are glimpses where the writer attempts to choose unusual vocabulary, use sensory words, employ active adjectives, use similes and metaphors.
3

Writing has some elements which enables the reader to visualize. The writer attempts to choose unusual vocabulary, use sensory words, employ active adjectives, use similes and metaphors but there are many errors.
4

Writing has some elements which enables the reader to visualize. The writer attempts to choose unusual vocabulary, use sensory words, employ active adjectives, use similes and metaphors but there are some errors.
5

Writing has many elements which enables the reader to visualize. The writer attempts to choose unusual vocabulary, use sensory words, employ active adjectives, use similes and metaphors but it is mechanical.
6

Writing has very many elements which enables the reader to visualize. The writer masterfully chooses unusual vocabulary, uses sensory words, employ active adjectives, uses similes and metaphors without noticeable error.
Structure

1

Some simple sequencing of ideas: places two or more ideas in order
2

Sometimes sequences ideas in a logical order and may indicate paragraphs
randomly; may occasionally start a new paragraph appropriately.
3

Ideas are logically sequenced with some conscious control of paragraphing usually
marking a shift in focus; paragraphs may be short or over-extended at times.
4

Evidence of a planned structure;
paragraphs are usually developed and coherent with clear links within and between
them.
5

Coherently structured with some fluent linking of paragraphs.
6

Uses a variety of structural features to enhance the writing as appropriate e.g. flashbacks.
Sentences

1

Some attempt to organise ideas into sentences; evidence of some conscious separation of ideas for clarity
2

Begins to show variation in, and some control of, sentence structures; uses simple and compound sentences with occasional complex sentences.
3

Conscious variation of sentence structures may be found in short sentences or
exclamations for effect, rhetorical questions, or in complex sentences linked with appropriate discourse markers e.g. “Firstly, the most important …”. Variation is unlikely
to be sustained; may be some lack of control and grammatical insecurity.
4

Sentence structures are varied (short sentences or exclamations for effect, rhetorical questions, complex sentences), generally grammatically secure and, at times, effective.
5

Uses a wide range of sentence structures effectively.
6

Clear and controlled manipulation of sentence structures for effect.
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling

1

Some accuracy in spelling of simple words such as “then” and “after”; occasional
accuracy in punctuation demonstrated through the sometimes correct use of capital
letters for names or at the start of sentences, with occasional use of full stops.
2

Commonly used words such as “where” and “your”, and simple plurals (e.g. girls, toys)
are usually spelt correctly; general accuracy in use of full stops and capital letters with occasional use of other punctuation marks.
3

Some more complex words such as “beautiful”, “frightening” are spelt correctly as are some more complex plurals (e.g. parties, children); some accuracy in, and appropriate use of, a wider range of punctuation which begins to clarify meaning, e.g. question,
exclamation and speech marks; apostrophes.
4

Spelling of simple and commonly used complex words and plurals is generally secure. Sentence demarcation is generally secure with increasing accuracy in the use of commas and punctuation to clarify meaning.
5

Spelling and punctuation are secure. Commas are used accurately and effectively and there is increasingly competent use of the colon and semi-colon.
6

Grammatically secure with a high level of accuracy in spelling and a range of punctuation used appropriately, accurately and effectively.



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