BAND DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

 The language is accurate with varied and complex sentence structures.

 Ideas are well-planned to sustain the interest of the reader.
 Well-crafted paragraphs contribute control to the text. Eg: clear logical 22, 23,
OS links between paragraphs. 24, 25
 Range of punctuation used is entirely accurate.
(excellent)  Vocabulary is used successfully to create a strong image.
 Spelling is accurate.

 The language is generally accurate with sentences showing some

variation.
 Ideas are almost well planned to sustain the interest of the reader.
EX  Paragraphs are used to structure the text with some evidence of 16, 17, 18,
appropriate links between the paragraphs. 19, 20, 21
(excellent)  Range of punctuation used is almost accurate.
 Vocabulary is used almost successfully to create a strong image.
 Spelling is mostly accurate.

 The language is sufficiently accurate with some simple sentences.

 Ideas are generally well planned to sustain the interest of the reader.
 Paragraphs are generally used to structure the text with some evidence of 10, 11, 12,
GD appropriate links between paragraphs. 13, 14, 15
 Range of punctuation used is generally precise.
(good)  Some evidence of accurate choice of vocabulary is used.
 Spelling is generally accurate.

 Meaning is clear but with frequent errors in simple sentences.

 Some attempts are made to sequence ideas logically.
AC  Some attempts are made to put text in paragraphs. 5, 6, 7,
 Some punctuation used is accurate. 8, 9
(acceptable)  Attempts are made to use vocabulary in a very limited range.
 Correct spelling of high frequency words is used.

 Paragraphing is shown.
DM  Sentences are sometimes defined by capital letters and full stops.
 Heavy frequency of serious errors/structural error, hindering reading in
(diminished) many places. 1 ,2 ,
 Correct spelling of high frequency words is used. 3,4
 Chunking of ideas.

SECTION B (ii) MARKING SCHEME