LITERACY MARKING CRITERIA Descriptors 0 1 2 3 4 Vocabulary Uses technical vocabulary to explain concepts and/or range of precise and appropriate words for effect - Symbols or drawings - Only simple and nontechnical words are used. - Some precise and technical words are used. - Sustained use of precise and technical words. -Sustained, consistent and fluent use of precise and technical words. Punctuation Use of correct and appropriate punctuation for effect and to aid in reading of the text - No or minimal evidence of correct sentence punctuation (less than 25%) - Limited evidence of correct sentence punctuation (at least 25%) - Some correct sentence level punctuation (at least 50%). - Mostly correct sentence punctuation (80%) and at least two examples of other punctuation. -Writing contains accurate use of all applicable punctuation. Sentences Intentionally constructs a variety of sentences to match purpose and audience - No evidence of sentences - Drawings, symbols, a list of words OR text fragments - At one sentence is used correctly. - Some correct formation of sentences. (at least 50%) - Most sentences (80%) are correct but are largely unsophisticated. - All sentences are correct including sophisticated sentences. Paragraphs Paragraphs are used to effectively structure information and partition events and ideas - No correct use of paragraphing - may be a of text or random breaks - Ideas are separated, provides at least ONE correct break between ideas - Paragraphs may contain some unrelated ideas - At least ONE paragraph is well structured and develops an idea - All paragraphs are focused on one idea or a set of like ideas but may not be linked effectively. - Paragraphing creates flow, connectivity and supports argument. Text Structure Uses features of the appropriate text type - No evidence of structural components of the appropriate text type - Minimal evidence of the structural components of the appropriate text type. - Some evidence of the structural components of the appropriate text type. - Substantial evidence of the structural components of the appropriate text type. - Coherent and controlled use of the appropriate structural components of the text type.
Fiction Genres Most stories will include aspects of many genres, but how does the story match the given features? Historical Fiction Stories that are set in the past. The world as it used to be. Features: Real historical events Real or fictional historical characters Mystery Stories involving a puzzling event. Usually involves crime. Who did it? Features: A problem or mystery Danger and threatening situations A successful resolution Family and Relationships Stories about real people, real problems solved in a real way. Features: Real problems Real settings Real people Adventure Stories including exciting or unusual events. Features: Drama, action, surprise suspense final resolution Science Fiction Stories usually set in the future. Include topics such as or time travel etc. Features: Space, aliens, time travel Life on other planets Future applications of technology Sports Fiction Stories centred around sports. Features: A problem or conflict related to sport Characters are real Sometimes combined with adventure Humour Stories written to be funny or amusing. Bizarre and funny situations Fantasy Stories that include imaginary creatures, peoples and places. Magic mythical beings who may have special powers Battle between good and evil Satisfactory conclusion Copyright: Syba Signs Non-Fiction is also a Genre but for this activity we are focused on Fictional text. Caringbah North Public School – Home Reading Card