: Awarding marks for identifying specific textual evidence, explaining character motives, and understanding vocabulary in context.
7 marks – accuracy in complex sentence types and consistent punctuation.
A story with perfect spelling but no plot gets a lower mark than a story with a few spelling errors but a gripping climax. The scheme prioritises communication and structure over mechanical perfection at Stage 5.
Simple sentences, repeated “then… and then…”, missing paragraphs.

















