Level 6 Writing ranges from 6c, which is the lowest, up to 6a. A Level 6a would include most of the below, skilfully. 6c would show some features, with some degree of control. You might want to bookmark this page as I keep adding more links.
In Level 6, proofreading and attention to detail are key.
What are teachers looking for?
– Very accurate punctuation for things like apostrophe -‘s, apostrophes for I’m, let’s, don’t, and more. Work also includes more complex punctuation, e.g. colons, semi-colons and speech punctuation used correctly, dashes (-) or (- -) and ellipsis (…) and no crazy use of exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!
– Complex vocabulary, spelled correctly on the whole and more interesting vocabulary
– Complex sentence structure: i.e. sentences don’t always begin with words like: ‘I / He / Name / The’
– Long AND short sentences and paragraphs
– Complex connectives (not just ‘and’, ‘because’, ‘also’, ‘then’)
– Special techniques like rhetorical questions, lists, similes, metaphors and personification
– A strong mood is created through sensory language, skilfully building up tension, and use of pathetic fallacy.