What's the marker looking for?
It easy easy to assume that teacher's responses to creative writing are highly subjective - they like or dislike it because they are interested or disinterested in particular themes or styles of writing. This is NOT true!
HSC markers are looking for particular things no matter what they are reading. The HSC rubrics tell you markers look for:
HSC markers are looking for particular things no matter what they are reading. The HSC rubrics tell you markers look for:
- a link to the stimulus material (quote or image)
- an unusual idea about belonging
- a strong beginning to capture their attention
- a complication which is resolved by the end
- interesting vocabulary and language techniques
- writing that makes the reader feel something strongly
- correct paragraphs, spelling and punctuation
The rubric below from Saskatchwan Education explains very clearly what markers are looking for in creative writing. Click on "Download File" to see the full version which discusses Ideas, Organisation (structure), Voice, Word Choice (vocabulary), Sentence Structure and Mechanics (editing) for each of the headings below.
Even though this rubric will different from the one your teacher is using, it is a perfect way of self-assessing your story. Don't hand anything to your teacher unless you know it's "awesome"!
Even though this rubric will different from the one your teacher is using, it is a perfect way of self-assessing your story. Don't hand anything to your teacher unless you know it's "awesome"!
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