Language Exam Mark Scheme–
Section B (ii) and Section C
|
Marks |
Areas
of Focus |
The
candidate: |
|
9 - 10 17 - 20 (A*) |
Effectiveness
of Communication Organisation Spelling,
Grammar & Punctuation |
Compelling in its communicative impact; extensive
vocabulary and skilful control in the construction of varied sentence forms;
strong and assured, sharply focused on purpose and the
expectations/requirements of the intended reader shown. Sophisticated control of text structure; skilfully
sustained paragraphing; assured application of a range of cohesive devices. Spelling of a wide and ambitious vocabulary is
consistently accurate. Control of a range of punctuation marks is precise,
enabling intended emphases and effects to be conveyed. Sentence construction
and variety are ambitious and assured. There is sophisticated control of
expression and meaning. |
|
7 - 8 12 - 16 (A) |
Effectiveness
of Communication Organisation Spelling,
Grammar & Punctuation |
Communicates effectively, with aptly chosen vocabulary
and well controlled variety in sentence construction. A secure realisation of
the writing task according to the writer's purpose and the
expectations/requirements of the intended reader is
shown. Organisation is secure, text structure is well judged;
effective paragraphing and a range of cohesive devices between and within
paragraphs. Spelling is almost always accurate, with occasional
slips. Punctuation is accurate, with a wide range of marks used to enhance
communication. A wide range of sentence constructions and sentence variety is
used effectively to create intended impact and convey nuances of meaning. |
|
5 - 6 9 - 12 (B) |
Effectiveness
of Communication Organisation Spelling,
Grammar & Punctuation |
Generally clear sense of purpose and understanding of
the expectations / requirements of the intended reader shown. Communicates
clearly; well chosen vocabulary; some evidence of crafting in construction of
sentences. Organisation mostly sound; clear text structure;
controlled paragraphing to reflect opening, development and closure, together
with successful use of cohesive devices. Spelling of a wide range of words is accurate.
Punctuation is mostly secure. Sentence construction and variety are accurate
and used to create effects with only occasional errors. |
|
3 - 4 5 - 8 (C) |
Effectiveness
of Communication Organisation Spelling,
Grammar & Punctuation |
Communicates in a broadly appropriate way. There is
some evidence of control in choice of vocabulary and sentence structure.
Shows a basic grasp of the purpose and of the expectations/requirements of
the intended reader. Shows some grasp of text structure, with opening and
development and broadly appropriate paragraphing and other sequencing
devices. Full stops, capital letters, question marks are used
together with some other marks, mostly correctly. Grammatical structuring of
simple and some complex sentences is usually correct. Spelling of simple and
more complex words is usually correct. |
|
0 - 2 0 - 4 (D) |
Effectiveness
of Communication Organisation Spelling,
Grammar & Punctuation |
Communicates at a basic level; limited vocabulary;
little variety of sentence structure. Little awareness is shown of the
purpose of the writing and the intended reader. Organisation is simple with limited success in opening
and development. The spelling of common words is usually correct though
inconsistencies are present. Basic punctuation is used with some control.
Sentence construction and variety shows some control. |