NCEA Level 1 English (90053) 2010 — page 1 of 2
Assessment Schedule – 2010
English: Produce formal writing (90053)
Evidence Statement
The Evidence Statement shows aspects of scripts that tend to appear in answers at these levels of achievement.
The aspects relate to the criteria on that line (eg “Idea(s)”) in the Judgement Statement.
Achievement
Idea(s)
 Relevant idea(s) expressed,
and supported with evidence
 may be based on facts or
information, and can include
opinions, observations and
argument
Style
Achievement
with Merit
As for Achievement, plus
As for Merit, plus
 Ideas(s) developed by
building on a single idea,
linking this to other ideas
and working towards a
coherent, planned whole
 Idea(s) convincing
(relevant, credible,
persuasive or innovative).
 detail includes examples
and evidence.
 informed, developed,
realistic, mature, often
original
 Formal writing style
appropriate to audience
and text type.
 Objective, controlled style:
deliberate use of language
(vocabulary, syntax)
 Style may show flair and
originality that command
attention
 varied sentence structures
 distinctive personal style:
inventive use of language,
wide range of diction,
innovative syntax.
 explained and supported.
 mature vocabulary.
Structure
 Organised appropriately
into paragraphs or definable
parts.
 Clear structure evident
 assists the development of
ideas
 clear links made between
parts.
Conventions
Achievement with
Excellence
 Proofread
 Fluent, articulate writing
 errors do not intrude
 errors do not intrude.
 free of significant error
patterns in the use of writing
conventions (eg mixed-tense
sentences, run-on
sentences,
miscapitalisations).
 Structure is clear and
effective
 may be unconventional for
effect.
 Accurate (suitable for
publication with minor
editing).
Note: A deliberate misuse of
writing conventions for impact /
effect shows an awareness of
writing conventions.
Notes:
 Responses are likely to exceed recommended minimum 250 words
 Points cited above as evidence are indicative and not exclusive
 Letter layout is NOT to be assessed; it is not necessary to explicitly acknowledge the context for
the writing task.
NCEA Level 1 English (90053) 2010 — page 2 of 2
“No Achievement” may be characterised by some of the following:
Idea(s)
 no idea(s) with supporting detail
 generalisations
 lists
 confused
 repetitive
Style
 Inappropriate informal and colloquial expressions or teenage slang
Structure
 unstructured (simple narrative or personal anecdote)
 no paragraphing
Conventions
 run-on sentences
 incorrect use of tense
 incorrect subject–verb agreement
 too many intrusive errors in spelling, punctuation, syntax
Other
 likely to be shorter than 250 words, thus hampering sufficient expression of ideas
 no proofreading.
Judgement Statement
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
Expresses idea(s) with supporting
detail in a piece of formal writing
Develops idea(s) with supporting
detail and explanation in a piece of
formal writing
Develops idea(s) convincingly
with supporting detail and
explanation in a piece of formal
writing
AND
AND
AND
Uses a writing style appropriate to
audience, purpose and text type
Uses a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type
Uses a controlled writing style
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type, and which
commands attention
AND
AND
AND
Structures material in a way that is
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type
Structures material clearly in a way
that is appropriate to audience,
purpose and text type
Structures material clearly and
effectively in a way that is
appropriate to audience, purpose
and text type
AND
AND
AND
Uses writing conventions without
intrusive errors.
Uses writing conventions without
intrusive errors.
Uses writing conventions
accurately.
A
M
E