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Checklist for Writing Narrative, Descriptive-Narrative, Personal Recount Essays

Overall Composition

Criteria of essay Check 1 by studentName:

(Please tick whenappropriate)

Check 2 by peerName:

(Please tick when appropriate)

Is there consistency in tensesused?

Eg. Past tense are usuallyemployed in narrative essays

If no, please identify the words:

Is there consistency inspelling?

If no, please identify the words:

Is there proper usage ofpunctuations?

Eg. Exclamation marks (!),commas(,), full-stops (.), dash(-) and inverted commas ( ).

If no, please identify the errors:

Are the paragraphs clearlyseparated and at the sametime, show unity? If no, please identify the errors:

Is there relevance to the topicof the essay?

Eg. An impulsive act is an actionthat is not pre-determined.

If no, please identify why:

Is the word limit adhered to?

For GCEO Levels, candidatesare encouraged to write 500words.

If no, please identify the current wordlimit:

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Structure of a Narrative Essay

IntroductionIs there an elaborate descriptionof a setting?

Is the main characterintroduced?

Remarks by peer:

ComplicationIs there a twist to the story?

Is there a wide usage ofcreative devices?

Eg. Dialogues, similes,metaphors, words that areassociated with multi-sensoryapproach

Remarks by peer:

ResolutionDoes the essay have asatisfactory ending?

Does the essay relate back tothe topic?

Eg. In the IMPULSE essay, didthe character regret theconsequences he/she faced?

Remarks by peer:

Band Descriptors for the Assessment of Writing Section 1 (UCLES)

Band 1 Criteria

27-30marks

Apart from very occasional slips, the language is accurate.

Sentence structure is varied and demonstrates the candidates skills to usedifferent lengths and types of sentences for particular effects.

Verb forms will be largely correct and appropriate tenses consistently used tosustain a logical progression of events or ideas.

Vocabulary is wide and precise.

Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.

Apart from very occasional slips, spelling is accurate across the full range ofvocabulary used.

Paragraphs have unity, are linked, and show evidence of planning.

The topic is addressed with consistent relevance; the interest of the reader isaroused and sustained.

The tone and register are entirely appropriate to the topic.

*taken from University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Mark Scheme for English Language: Composition,Paper 1127/01

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