F.6 & F.

7 Writing Marking Scheme Maximum marks : 18

Allocation of marks I. Content & Organization (C) II. Command of Language & Communication (L) 9 marks 9 marks

The marks for each writing task should be awarded according to the following marking scheme : I. Content & Organization (9 marks) intelligent interpretation of the topic provided very good continuity and excellent sense of proportion excellent paragraphing forming a coherent whole very good awareness of text-type characteristics a very interesting / creative / original piece of writing topic fully developed some evidence of continuity and development proportions generally well-judged generally good paragraphing forming a coherent whole generally good awareness of text-type characteristics an interesting / creative / original piece of writing

Outstanding

Above average

78

Average

topic adequately covered some gaps in continuity and development reasonably sense of proportion some sense of planned paragraphs some awareness of text-type characteristics some parts of the writing are interesting / creative / original topic partially covered considerable lack of continuity and development parts out of proportion paragraphs generally poorly organized little awareness of text-type characteristics some irrelevant parts have been included topic misinterpreted / misunderstood / ignored little or no continuity or development seriously out of proportion paragraphing very weak or absent no awareness of text-type characteristics considerable / total irrelevance

4-6

Below average

23

Very weak

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II.

Command of Language & Communication (9 marks)

The writing shows an excellent command of sentences - sentences are varied in length and patterns - readable and idiomatic - adequate, even felicitous use of words - only very occasional minor grammatical inaccuracies - very good awareness of writer and reader relationship - very good awareness of purpose of writing - high appropriateness in using formality of language - high relevance to imaginary / assigned role The writing is competent in producing a variety of sentences - expression generally clear and confident - good range of vocabulary which is sensibly used - a few instances of inappropriate use of words or mistakes in grammar, but understandable errors - do not overly distract readers - good awareness of purpose of writing - good appropriateness in using formality of language - good relevance to imaginary / assigned role - sentences are not especially varied but structure is generally correct - vocabulary is not extensive but adequate - words are generally used correctly and appropriately - writing is free from the most obvious lexical inappropriateness and grammatical inaccuracy - no major breakdown in communication - adequate awareness of purpose of writing - adequate appropriateness in using formality of language - adequate relevance to imaginary / assigned role - a large number of grammatical errors though there is evidence of some success - sentence types / patterns generally restricted - limited vocabulary - some problems in communicating the intended message - little awareness of purpose of writing - little relevance to imaginary / assigned role frequent grammatical errors inadequate vocabulary sentences lack variety little idea of sentence structure poor use of formality of language no awareness of purpose of writing irrelevance to imaginary / assigned role extremely difficult for readers to follow

Good

Above average

78

Average

46

Below average

23

Weak

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