OR Descriptive writing Describe the scene at a popular outdoor location in good weather and the same location in bad weather.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] (Content & Structure Level 5) Consistently effective response to the task.
2. [10] (Content & Structure Level 5) A wide range of descriptive or narrative features used to create a consistently effective response. (W1)
3. [10] (Content & Structure Level 5) Structure is clear, well balanced and carefully organised for deliberate effect. (W2)
4. [15] (Style & Accuracy Level 5) Uses a wide range of well-constructed sentences accurately, including complex sentences. (W3)
5. [15] (Style & Accuracy Level 5) Precise and effective use of a wide range of vocabulary. (W3)
6. [15] (Style & Accuracy Level 5) Highly accurate use of complex spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)