Writing

Descriptors to assess written performance at FCE and BEC Vantage level.

A
Full realisation of the task set.

All content points included and expanded upon where the task allows.
Controlled, natural use of language; minimal errors, which are minor.
Wide range of structure and vocabulary.
Effectively organised, with appropriate use of cohesive devices.
Register and format consistently appropriate.

Very positive effect on the reader.

B
Good realisation of the task set.

All content points adequately dealt with.
Generally accurate, errors when complex language is attempted.
Good range of structure and vocabulary.
Generally well-organised, with attention paid to cohesion.
Register and format on the whole appropriate.

Positive effect on the reader.

C
Reasonable achievement of the task set.

All major content points included; some minor omissions.
A number of errors may be present, but they do not impede communication.
Adequate range of structure and vocabulary.
Organisation and cohesion is satisfactory on the whole.
Register and formal reasonable, although not entirely successful.

Satisfactory effect on the reader.

D
Inadequate attempt at the task set.

Some major content points omitted or inadequately dealt with; some irrelevance is likely.
Errors sometimes obscure comunication, are numerous, and distract the reader.
Limited range of structure and vocabulary.
Content is not clearly organised or linked, cuasing some confusion.
Inappropriate register and format.

Negative effect on the reader.

E
Poor attempt at the task set

Notable content omissions and / or considerable irrelevance, possibly due to misinterpretation of the task set.
Serious lack of control; frequent basic errors.
Little evidence of structure and vocabulary required by the task.
Lack of organisation, causing a breakdown in communication.
Little attempt at appropriate register and format.

Very negative effect on the reader.

F
Ahcieves nothing. Either fewer than 25% ofthe required number of words or totally illegible or totally irrelevant.