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MARK SCHEME FOR
CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE
Question 1: Directed Writing
Section A: Directed Writing
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
To test the candidates' ability to:
read and comprehend the rubric
use the information to fulfil the task
write with useful ideas within the framework of the question
use clear and accurate Standard English, using a style and tone appropriate to the task
FORMAT
3 marks
CONTENT
12 marks
LANGUAGE
20 marks
TOTAL
35 marks
Effective use of varied sentence structures
Vocabulary is sophisticated and precise
Excellent
16-18
Good
1. AWARDING MARKS FOR CONTENT
Content marks should be identified by the letter 'C followed by the content number and circled.
a) FORMAT
19-20
The objectives above are rewarded as follows:
3 marks
13-15
Satisfactory
Fl-Title
lmark
F2 - address to the Principal
1 mark
F3 - name of the writer
lmark
0
10-12
b) CONTENT -12 marks
Fair
CI
lack of parents' attention
1 mark
C2
no interest in studies
1 mark
C3
moral values
1 mark
C4
financial problems
1 mark
C5
peer pressure
1 mark
C6
influence from mass media
1 mark
C7
parents spend more time with children
1 mark
C8
stress on moral values
1 mark
C9
motivational talks
1 mark
E
7-9
Unsatisfactory
CIO counselling sessions
lmark
Cll enforcement of school rules
1 mark
U(i)
C12 "Caring School" Programme
1 mark
4-6
1119/1
SUUT
Some variety in sentence structure
> Adequate vocabulary but lacks precision
> Spelling of simple words and punctuation are generally accurate
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Paragraphs have some unity
Tone and style are sometimes appropriate
Meaning is never in doubt
Errors are sufficiently frequent and serious
Some simple structures may be accurate
Vocabulary is limited and simple but not precise
Spelling errors In difficult words
Paragraphs lack planning
Tone and style inappropriate
Meaning is fairly clear
Many serious errors - mainly SWE(single word error)
U (iil)
Tone and style hidden in density of errors
Meaning is blurred
Multiple word error (MWE)
Almost unrecognizable as pieces of English
0-1
Whole sections may make no sense.
2-3
*'Candidates need not use exact words given in the stimulus. However, own language must convey the
same meaning
Sentence structure is varied and interesting
Wide vocabulary
Spelling and punctuation are accurate
Paragraphs have unity
Appropriate tone and style
Language is largely accurate
Simple structures are used without errors
Errors occur in complex sentences
Vocabulary is adequate
Spelling and punctuation are generally accurate
Written in paragraphs but ideas may not be linked
Appropriate tone and style
Language is sufficiently accurate
Patches of clarity when simple structures are used
A few simple structures are used correctly
Errors in spelling of simple words
Paragraphs may not be used
U(il)
Accurate English
Style and Tone appropriate to the task.
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Poor
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(ii)
> Spelling and punctuation are accurate and helpful
> Paragraphs have unity and are well-linked
Language is almost always accurate
2. AWARDING MARKS FOR LANGUAGE
Marks are awarded for:
Language is accurate except for first draft slips
No grammatical mistakes