2.

0 CHECKLIST FOR MARKING

 Read the answer script as a whole.

 Place in bands.
 Reread and identify errors.
 Use the given symbols to highlight the
errors or additional details like new words
or interesting expressions.
 Reconfirm band.
 Award marks accordingly.
3.0 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
FOR QUESTION 1

To assess candidates’ ability to construct

sentences.

Task : To write grammatically correct sentences using

the given words and stimulus.
 4.0 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
FOR QUESTION 2
To assess candidates’ ability to transfer
information accurately and appropriately
from a text into a given framework.

Task : To transfer information from one text type into a

given framework.
To write short paragraphs on ones’ decision or
choices.
5.0 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
FOR QUESTION 3
To assess candidates’ ability to express
Ideas in sentences with correct structures.

Task : To write sentences about the picture(s) in a

paragraph using the given words and express
their ideas creatively.
REVISED MARKING SCHEME
FOR QUESTION 1
BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

EXCELLENT Task fulfilled

Most sentences constructed
9-10
correctly
Words used correctly
Hardly any spelling or
punctuation error.
Variety of sentence
structures.
Good presentation of ideas
relevant to the stimulus.
BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

CREDIT Task mostly fulfilled.

Most sentences constructed
7-8
correctly.
Words used correctly.
A few single word errors found
in sentences constructed.
A few errors in spelling or
punctuation.
Satisfactory presentation of
ideas relevant to the stimulus.
 BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

ACHIEVEMENT Task partially fulfilled.

Some single words errors
5-6
found in sentences constructed.
Some spelling or punctuation
errors found in sentences
constructed.
Meaning is clear.
Most words used correctly.
 BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

LOW Disorganized sentence

structure but meaning is still
1-4
ACHIEVEMENT clear.
Lifting intelligently.
Some correct use of words.
Chunking of words.
Poor usage of language.

*0 mark – No answer given

2.0 GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B –
QUESTION 2
2.1 Candidates must answer this question
2.2 Total marks : 15

2.3 For question 2a :

• Full marks awarded is 10
• Award one mark for each correct answer.
• Do not accept answers with spelling errors.
• Do not award half marks

2.4 For question 2b :

• Full marks awarded is 5
• Mark is awarded according to the band scale given.
 MARKING SCHEME FOR
SECTION B – QUESTION 2b
BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS
EXCELLENT Confident use of language.
Reasons conveyed clearly
5
through a variety of sentences
structures.
Confident use of new words to
express reasons.
Reasons are well-planned,
relevant and are linked so as to
sustain the interest of the
reader.
Overall accurate use of
spelling and punctuation.
CREDIT Proficient
throughout.
use of the language 4
Attempts made to construct a
variety of sentence structures
but occasional errors occur.
Most reasons are well-
organised, relevant and
conveyed clearly.
Punctuation and spelling
errors may occur occasionally
but overall meaning is still clear.
ACHIEVEMENT Correct use of the language.
Simple sentences with minor
2-3
errors but meaning is still clear.
Satisfactory presentation of
reasons.
Vocabulary is adequate to
convey meaning.
A few punctuation and spelling
errors may be found in the
script.
 LOW Poor usage of language.
Multiple word errors found in
1
ACHIEVEMENT sentences.
Reasons incomprehensible
even after a few readings.
Limited and incorrect use of
language.
Many spelling and punctuation
errors.
Direct lifting.

*0 mark – No answer given

3.0 GUIDELINES FOR MARKING
QUESTION 3
a) Candidates must answer this question.
b) This question carries 15 marks.
c) The answer script must be answered as
a whole for marks to be awarded.
Examiners must considered the
coherence of each sentence before
awarding marks.
d) Candidates are expected to show their
ability to construct a variety of sentences
given in the recommended sentence
patterns in the syllabus.
e) Candidates are required to write their
answers in a paragraph.
f) Candidates are also expected to add
new words and interesting expressions
in context.
g) All given words may or may not be used.
Candidates should not be penalised if
they change the order of the words given
as long as the meaning is clear
throughout.
h) Candidates are encouraged not to
change the tense used in the question as
the change may cause a major distortion
in the overall idea/meaning.
i) Well organized ideas are considered as
a strength whereas repetions of ideas
are considered as weakness.
 MARKING SCHEME FOR
SECTION C – QUESTION 3
BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

EXCELLENT Excellent and may confident

use of language
13-15
Ideas conveyed clearly
through a variety of sentence
structures.
Confident use of new words to
express ideas
Ideas are well-
planned,relevant and are linked
so as to sustain the interest of
the reader.
Overall accurate use of
spelling and punctuation.
CREDIT Proficient
throughout.
use of the language 9-12
Attempts made to construct a
variety of sentence structures
but occasional errors occur.
Most ideas are well-organized,
relevant and conveyed clearly.
Punctuation and spelling
errors may occur occasionally
but overall meaning is still clear.
ACHIEVEMENT Correct use of the language.
Simple sentences with minor
5-8
errors but meaning is still clear.
Satisfactory presentation of
reasons.
Vocabulary is adequate to
convey meaning.
A few punctuation and spelling
errors may be found in the
script.
 LOW Poor usage of language.
Multiple word errors found in
1-4
ACHIEVEMENT sentences.
Reasons incomprehensible
even after a few readings.
Limited and incorrect use of
language.
Many spelling and punctuation
errors.
Direct lifting.

*0 mark – No answer given

 MARKING SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS DEFINITIONS
√ Good / correct
sentence
New words used
correctly
Λ Omission of word
R Repetition
0 Punctuation
 Inappropriate word / vocabulary
Multiple word error / structural
Unclear meaning
sp Spelling error
// Total distortion
Rd Redundancy
Word order
( )? Not related to content
[ ] Chunking of words
Single word error / grammar
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