Cambridge Primary Progression Test for Stage 5 English typically consists of two main papers: Paper 1 (Non-fiction) Paper 2 (Fiction)
Markers use a "best fit" judgement to place a response into a mark band. If only some criteria in a band are met, the lower mark is awarded. Focus Areas Content, purpose, and audience engagement. Structure of Texts (Ws) Overall organization and cohesive devices. Grammar & Punctuation (Wg)
The forest was silent except for a single twig snap. Leo froze. His heart pounded like a drum. Something was out there.
: Awards marks for explaining a character's feelings or the writer's intent.