Mark Scheme For Section C (Pg.

51)
Assessment Objectives
This part assesses students ability to:
read and understand a linear text.
demonstrate understanding of a poem.
respond appropriately to the comprehension
task.
use language competently to convey meaning
in the task.
SECTION C [20 Marks]
Note:
1. Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical
and spelling errors that do not disrupt meaning.
2. Do remember to use your discretion and good
judgement for correct answers that appear different
from the suggested answers especially for questions
that require a personal response.
3. Do award full marks for intelligent lifting.
4. Do not award marks for over lifting that includes
irrelevant sections of the text.
5. Do not award marks for answers where meaning is
totally unintelligible.
Question 4; (15 Marks), page 22-23
Answer Scheme: Page 52
Marking practices: Book 3, Page 13-14


Question 5 (5 Marks), page 24
Answer Scheme: Page 53
Marking practices: Book 3, Page 15-17
Question 5

I Wonder
I wonder why the grass is green,
And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest?
And told the trees to take a rest?

O, when the moon is not quite round,
Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars, when they blow out,
And makes the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky,
And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

What it is now, do you suppose,
That Dad wont tell me why, if he knows?

Jeannie Kirby

Question 5
( 5 marks)
Answer for questions a-d
a. The persona is curious.
b. He is wondering who taught the birds to
build a nest.
c. The stars.
d. Yes because I would like my child to
understand nature /
No because I do not have any logical answer.
(Accept any other relevant response)
ANSWER MARKS

Yes/No with reason



2

Yes / No not mentioned
but can be implied through
reason


1

No attempt
Yes / No without reason


0
a. What does the word wonder tell us about the persona?
That the persona is curious and wants to know more about
nature. [1 mark]
1
b. What is the persona wondering about the birds in stanza two?
About who taught the birds to build a nest [ 1 mark]
1
c. In stanza 4, what does the word they refer to?
The stars [ 1 mark]
1
d. If you were Dad would you answer the questions asked by the
persona? Give a reason.
Yes because I would want my child to be well-informed about
nature [2 marks]
2
5
a. What does the word wonder tell us about the persona?
The persona is curious [1 mark]
1
b. What is the persona wondering about the birds in stanza two?
He wonders how does the birds learn to build their nest without education.
[ 1 mark]
1
c. In stanza 4, what does the word they refer to?
The stars [ 1 mark]
1
d. If you were Dad would you answer the questions asked by the
persona? Give a reason.
I want my child to understand the things happening around him. [2 marks]
1

4
a. What does the word wonder tell us about the persona?
He is curious [1 mark]
1
b. What is the persona wondering about the birds in stanza two?
He is wondering who taught them to build a nest. [ 1 mark]
1
c. In stanza 4, what does the word they refer to?
The word they refers to the stars [ 1 mark]
1
d. If you were Dad would you answer the questions asked by the
persona? Give a reason.
Yes . [2 marks]
0



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