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Whole School SPaG Marking Guide Objectives: To maintain consistency in the accuracy of basic spelling, punctuation and grammar in written work across all subjects. To embed the importance of SPaG in extended writing across all
Objectives:
basic spelling, punctuation and grammar in written work across all subjects.
extended writing across all subjects.
What to Look For Annotation Capital Letters Capital letters should only be used for: Beginning of sentences Names of people or places Names of days and months (not seasons) For the word ‘I’ Titles Initials Circle the incorrect use of a lower case letter (when it should be a capital) and vice versa. Put CL (capital letter) in the margin. Look out for these SPaG errors in all written work:
What to Look For Annotation
Apostrophes
Apostrophes should only be used for: Contractions, to show that a letter has been missed out (don’t, I’ve) Possession, to show that something belongs to someone (the teacher’s chair) It’s = it is Its = belonging to it Apostrophes should not be used for plurals. Circle the incorrect use of an apostrophe or the whole word if it is missing an apostrophe. Put a P (punctuation) in the margin.
Look out for these SPaG errors in all written work:
What to Look For Annotation
Spellings Identify any incorrectly spelt words in the students’ work. If there are many errors, focus on 3 words per piece of work. These may be subject specific terms or key words for the topic. Underline the word that is spelt incorrectly. Put SP (spelling) in the margin. The student should be able to use a dictionary to find the correct spelling and write it out 3 times. For students with dyslexia, and for words with difficult beginnings, teachers may need to correct the spelling or give the first few letters.
Look out for these SPaG errors in all written work:
Give a SPaG mark out of 4 for all extended writing (a paragraph
SPaG Mark Criteria (Exam Board) Pupil-Friendly Language 4
consistent accuracy.
effective control of meaning overall. Learners use a wide range of specialist terms as appropriate. My spelling and punctuation is always accurate. My sentences all make sense. My grammar is always correct. I can use a wide range of terminology appropriate to the task. 3
considerable accuracy.
general control of meaning overall. Learners use a good range of specialist terms as appropriate. My spelling and punctuation is mostly accurate. My sentences generally make sense. My grammar is usually correct. I can use some terminology appropriate to the task.
Give a SPaG mark out of 4 for all extended writing (a paragraph
SPaG Mark Criteria (Exam Board) Pupil-Friendly Language 2
reasonable accuracy.
control of meaning and any errors do not significantly hinder meaning overall. Learners use a limited range of specialist terms as appropriate. My spelling and punctuation is sometimes accurate. My sentences don’t always make sense, but you can still understand what I am trying to say. I need to use appropriate terminology in my work. 1
the question. The learner’s achievement in SPaG does not reach the threshold performance level, for example errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar severely hinder meaning. I haven’t written anything. I need to relate my ideas to the question. My spelling, punctuation and grammar errors mean that it is hard to understand what I am trying to say.
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