GUIDELINE TO THE TEACHERS FOR MARKING SECTIONS A,B, AND C

(014 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2)

FOR YEAR 3

2nd SEMESTER FINAL EXAM 2016

1. Read the answer given. Check if the task is relevant to the assessment objectives given.

2. All sentences should be in sentence level.

3. Students have ability to express good ideas should be given due consideration.

STEPS FOR MARKING (SECTION C)

1. Read the answer script as a whole.

2. Place the band.

3. Reread and identify the merits and errors by using given symbols to highlight.

3.1 Errors: Spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, vocabulary and tenses.

3.2 Merits: Simile, idioms, Adverb of manners, linkers, additional details like new or
interesting expressions etc.

4. Reconfirm band.

5. Award mark.

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION A

1. Students must answer this question.

2. Total marks is 10.
3. Students are require to transfer information from linear text to another which consists of 5 blanks.
4. 2 marks are given if the information is correctly selected, placed and spelt.
5. Only 1 mark is awarded for answers with punctuation, structural or spelling errors.
6. Total distortion or no answers awarded 0 mark.
MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION A

Q MARKS ANSWERS MARKS NOTES

1 2 Octopus 2 Correct answer

octopus 1 Lower case o
Octopus. 1 Full stop
octopus. 1 Lower case & Full stop

2 2 Has a globe-shaped head, eight

arms and two rows of suction cups
on each arm 2 Correct answer.

Has a globe-shaped head, eight arms

and two rows of suction cups on each 1 Full stop.
arm.

has a globe-shaped head, eight arms

and two rows of suction cups on each 1 Full stop and lower case
arm. has.

has a globe-shaped head, eight arms. 1 Missing information,

lower case has and full
stop.

3 2 Injecting poison into its prey 2 Correct answer

Any punctuation errors, spelling but

still has meaning award 1 mark 1

4 2 Fish, turtle,shrimp and crab 2 Correct answer

Uncomplete answer e.g.

Fish 1

5 2 Walking on its arms 2 Correct answer

Any punctuation errors, spelling but 1

still has meaning award 1 mark
GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B

1. Students must answer this question.

2. Total marks: 15

3. For Section B (i):

(i) Full marks is 3.

(ii) Award 1 mark for each correct answer.
(iii) Do not award half mark.

4. For Section B(ii) a and b:

(i) Respectively 6 marks for each question

(ii) Award 1 mark for each correct answer for B (ii) a. Any punctuation, spelling or structure
error award 0 mark.
(iii) For Question B(ii) b:

a. Total distortion is 0 mark.

b. More than 1 error (either 2: punctuation, spelling vocabulary) but the answer written
according to the stimulus given: Minus 1 mark.

5. Answers for Section B (i) either three answers

- Hi-tea / hi-tea }
- Steamboat / steamboat } Interchangeable
- Buffet Dinner / Buffet dinner / buffet dinner }
- Games corner for kids }

- Buffet / buffet (Award 0 mark)

GUIDELINE FOR SECTION C

Suggestion answer for Note Expansion (Band: Distinguished )

Distinguished:

(a) Merits such as idioms,
As the sun gave a gentle smile which spread across the skies, my family vivid statement at
thebeginning of first and last
paragraph.
went to Pulau Tioman. My father drove us by his exclusive car to the ferry (b) No exceed word limits.

(c) Ideas are well planned.

station. The ferry ride was scary because the currents were very strong. Thus,
(d) Ideas are written
sequently.

we really felt as happy as lark throughout our journey.
Note:

(a) Exceed more than

120 words,
Upon reaching, we went snorkeling. The water was crystal clear and we downgraded the
band.
(b) Exceed more than
could see many fish and different kind of corals on the seabed. 110 words 120
words, deduct 3
marks.

As the sun slowly lost its radiance, we went back to chalet to prepare for

dinner. We ordered some delicious dishes. Indeed, we enjoyed our vacation.

(102 words)