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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

FIJI YEAR 9 FINAL EXAMINATION 2017

ENGLISH

MARKING SCHEME
&
DETAILED SOLUTIONS

COPYRIGHT: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, FIJI, 2017.

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SECTION A [25 marks]

QUESTION 1 FORMAL WRITING (15 marks)

Text type Purpose Structure Language features

Expository (1) Explain Introduction/ Statement of position Conjunction

Essay how - Definition of the main terms. Modal
citizens - State point of view/ position Evaluative
can - Briefly mention the impacts Thinking verbs
practice of television violence Connective words
road safety Body/ Argument
(2) Explain - Arguments with evidence
why young (3-5 impacts with relevant
people examples)
need to Conclusion/Reinstatement
read/
provide
reasons
people
should
read.
Content points to look for are listed below. Please note that this is only a
guide and students may come up with their own points. Consider the
relevant points supported with evidence and award marks accordingly
using the marking criteria given.

Essay 1

Research indicates that having a strong mother tongue foundation leads to a

much better understanding of the curriculum as well as a more positive attitude
towards school, so it’s vital that children maintain their first language when they
begin schooling in a different language.

Importance :

(1) When children develop their mother tongue, they are simultaneously
fostering a whole host of other essential skills, such as critical thinking
and literacy skills. It is these skills that they take with them into formal
education, and research tells us that any skills and concepts gained in the
learner’s home language don’t have to be re-taught when they transfer to a
second language.
(2) It’s also well known that a strong mother tongue foundation equips
children with the skills they need to learn additional languages, allowing
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them to transfer their understanding of the structure of language to

several new languages. The intuitive understanding of grammar that
develops when children learn their first language can easily be passed on
to other languages.
(3) Language and mother tongue also play a huge role in the development of
personal, social and cultural identity. Children with a strong foundation in
their first language often display a deeper understanding of themselves
and their place within society, along with an increased sense of wellbeing
and confidence.

Essay 2
Emotional wellbeing

Helps children feel more confident, happy, relaxed, improve self- esteem and
self-concept, sense of belonging, ability to sleep better, self-expression and the
opportunity to achieve.

Health

Encourages healthy growth and development of children’s bodies, including

feeling more energetic, developing coordination and movement control and
maintaining a healthy body weight.

Mental health

Improves concentration skills and ability to manage anxiety and stress.

Social skills

Develops skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and is a great way to have
fun, meet new people and develop friendships and integration.

Learning and productivity

Active children are generally more motivated and better organised than children
who are inactive. Physical activity has direct links to improved learning
outcomes.

Positive school environment

Active students are generally less aggressive and experience fewer discipline
problems.

Reduction in anti-social behavior

Active children are less likely to smoke, use illicit drugs or be involved in
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criminal activity.

Here are a few tips to help keep your children active:

 Set a good example for your children by regularly participating in physical

activity yourself.
 Restrict TV and other screen based activities to a minimum.
 Encourage acceptance of all body shapes and ability levels.

In looking after your body well, your body looks after you so that you can keep
enjoying life and achieving your goals!
Speech Some guidelines: - Enthusiastic,
Guest 1. Salutation positive, Modest,
To formally introduce 2. General Welcome sincere tone without
an individual or 3. History/ Background of exaggeration!
group (newcomers), the occasion that is being - Use of personal
explain who they are, marked/celebrated/observe pronouns
where they come d. - Direct address
from, why they have 5. Individual/ Specific - Linking words
come and what they Welcome of the invited - Figurative language
plan to do and the guests -
importance/benefits 7. Conclusion/ Concluding
of their visit address.
Book  Book reports Involves Tone may Refer to content
report capture the information be guidelines below:
reader’s level of about the Title, subjective
understanding Author, when
of the book characters, students
read. plot and the are
 Measures the reader’s expressing
reader’s skills thoughts. their
of identifying opinions
main incidents, on the
characters etc. book.
 Provides the
plot of the book
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Book Report must be submitted in the following format.

Introduction [to include the following details]

• Title of book
• author's full name
• type of book [fiction/non fiction etc]
• publisher
• year of publication
• 2 credentials of the author relevant to the book

Body [3 paragraphs]
• Summary - Discuss setting (place and time period), plot details of main
sequence of events on how story begins, rising action, climax, resolution
and ending, method of narration (who is telling the story)
• Favorite Character - describe the main character, identify a major conflict
or problem he/she is involved in, what you learn or admire about the
character through that conflict/problem
• Important Incident - identify an important incident and describe an
important message you learnt from the incident.

Conclusion [1 sentence] & Recommendation [1 sentence]

• Conclusion: discuss whether the 2 credentials of the author mentioned in
the Introduction are noteworthy with regards to the content of the book
• Recommendation: Give your honest opinion of the book and whether or
not you would recommend it for others to read with your reasons.

Letter  To write a  Outside Formal Paragraph 1-

writing letter of Address( vocabulary and Purpose of
thanks in Sender) phrases writing
response to an  Inside Address Passive verbs and (thank the
invitation and (Receiver) sentences Secretary for
indicating with  Salutation/Gree Polite words and the
reasons ting (Dear phrases invitation)
whether the Sir/Madam Appropriate Paragraph 2-
recipients  Content: vocabulary Indicate if
accept or  P1-Purpose Avoid the use of accepting or
decline the  P2-P4 – body contractions declining
offer/invitatio  P5- conclusion& Avoid the use of offer.
n. complimentary abbreviations Paragraph 3-
close Avoid informal Indicate
degree modifiers number of
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students
participating,
number of
items. If not
attending,
mention
reason.

Breakdown of Content (Question 1)

Text type 4-5 3 2 1

Expository  3 – 4 ideas in 2 ideas in 2 separate 1 Idea is clearly 1 idea is
a paragraph of paragraphs stated in the partially
its own (3 is Each idea must be topic sentence discussed in
the minimum clearly stated in the Evidence and the topic
 Each idea topic sentence relevant sentence
should be Supporting evidence examples are Evidence/
clearly and relevant examples provided for examples are
discussed and provided support either
supported Concluding sentence Concluding missing
with evidence for each ideas is sentence partially
and relevant included summarizes included.
examples. paragraph
 The
concluding
sentence has
to summarize
the idea in the
paragraph.
Speech  Greet and 2 points given/ 1 point is given/ 1 point is
welcome the discussed discussed partially
audience discussed in
 Introduce self the topic
to the sentence
audience and Evidence/
the task that examples are
you will carry either
out (Welcome missing
the partially
guest/speaker included.
)
 explain who they
are, where they
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come from, why

they have come
 what they plan to
do and the
importance/benefi
ts of their visit/
presence
Book  Award 4-5 2 ideas in 2 separate 1 Idea is clearly 1 idea is
report marks if all paragraphs stated in the partially
the points are Each idea must be topic sentence discussed in
included: clearly stated in the Evidence and the topic
 Title and topic sentence relevant sentence
author Supporting evidence examples are Evidence/
 Plot and relevant examples provided for examples are
 Characters provided support either
 Lessons learnt Concluding sentence Concluding missing
 What made for each ideas is sentence partially
the story included summarises included.
enjoyable/ paragraph
less enjoyable
 What styles of
writing were
used?
 Would you
recommend
the book to
friends
Letter  Purpose of 2 ideas in 2 separate 1 Idea is clearly 1 idea is
writing writing stated paragraphs stated in the partially
 Indicate Each idea must be topic sentence discussed in
whether the clearly stated in the Evidence and the topic
invitation is topic sentence relevant sentence
accepted or Supporting evidence examples are Evidence/
not. and relevant examples provided for examples are
 Indicate provided support either
number of Concluding sentence Concluding missing
students for each ideas is sentence partially
taking part included summarises included.
and state paragraph
number of
items.
 Any other
relevant
information
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(request etc.)
 Conclusion-
say thank
you/ that you
are looking
forward to the
event.

Formal Writing Marking Criteria (15 marks)

Criteria Descriptor Marks

Plan  Plan thoroughly linked and followed in  2
Introduction, Content and Conclusion
 Plan done but not closely followed  1
 Plan done but not followed at all  ½
 No plan  0
Introduction  Linked closely and relevant to topic  1
 Not closely linked to topic  ½
 Irrelevant and not in any way relevant  0
to topic
Content  3 – 4 relevant ideas with evidence and  4–5
supporting examples
 2 relevant ideas with evidence and  3
supporting examples
 1 relevant idea with evidence and  2
supporting example
 1 idea, no evidence or example  1
Conclusion  Appropriate and links well to whole  1
essay  ½
 Not closely linked to whole essay  0
 Very irrelevant and inappropriate
Accuracy  1 - 2 different types of errors  3
 3 - 4 different types of errors  2
 5 - 6 different types of errors  1
 7 or more different type of errors  0
(spelling, punctuation, tense, wrong word order,
capitalization, word form, preposition, article, conjunction,
degree of comparison, voice, subject-verb agreement,
pronouns,
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Style  1 - 2 different types of errors  3

 3 - 4 different types of errors  2
 5 - 6 different types of errors  1
 7 or more different types of errors  0
(sentence structure/pattern/type, paragraphing, vocabulary,
register,expression,linking devices, redundancy, rambling,
incomplete sentences, missing words, flow of ideas,
introduction-body-conclusion appropriate for style of writing
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Question 2
Text type Purpose Structure Language Content
features
Narrative To narrate about Orientation- Emotive tone Discuss
essay your first sea (introduces Informal events,
adventure main expressions feeling,
experience. characters- Elaborate use of mood,
who, where, sensory expectations
when) language, rich and
Series of events vivid and lively experiences.
(what detail, figurative
happened language such as
during your sea simile, hyperbole
adventure? ,metaphor,
symbolism&
personification,
showing (rather
than telling)
through the use
of active verbs
and precise
modifiers, past
tense
Diary entry To Introduction Emotive tone Discuss the
describe/explain Supporting Informal campaign
what you did descriptive expressions activity-
whilst being part details Elaborate use of Describe the
of the marine Summary sensory scene and
conservation language, rich the people
team campaign. vivid and lively involved.
detail and (how many
figurative people at
language such as your age
simile, hyperbole, joined?
metaphor, What was
symbolism& your
personification, reaction?
showing (rather What lessons
than telling) did you learn
through the use from your
of active verbs experience?
and precise
modifiers, past
tense.
What? (what Emotive tone Describe
Imaginative are you?/ what Informal what it feels
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are you expressions like to be a

supposed to Elaborate use of fish for a day
be? sensory What was
Where did you language, rich your reaction
go?/ What is vivid and lively when you
your new detail and witnessed
environment figurative the impacts
like? How is it language such as of human
different from simile, hyperbole, activity in
your familiar metaphor, the marine?
surrounding? symbolism&
What did you personification,
notice/observe? showing (rather
How did you than telling)
feel, how did through the use
you react? of active verbs
and precise
(These are only modifiers, past
guide questions tense.
that may be
used by the
students and
the teachers
when marking
their essay)

Content breakdown for Question 2

Text type 3 2
Narrative  3 – 4 ideas in a
essay paragraph of its own
(3 is the minimum
Diary Award full marks if the
Entry following features are
given :
 Introduce self to the
audience and the
task that you will
carry out ( introduce
1
2 ideas in 2 separate 1 Idea is clearly
paragraphs stated in the topic
Each idea must be sentence
clearly stated in the Evidence and
topic sentence relevant examples are
Supporting evidence provided for support
and relevant Concluding sentence
examples provided summarises
Concluding sentence paragraph
for each ideas is
included
2 points given/ 1 point is given/
discussed discussed
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the guest)
 Mention purpose of
speech and choice of
speaker (why did we
choose this speaker,
what will he speak
on?
 Mention relevant
work experiences,
accomplishment,
qualifications,
volunteer work etc.
 Formally invite the
speaker to address
the audience
Imaginative Award full marks for 2-3 points clearly 1-2 clearly discussed.
4 or all of the discussed.
following
orientations
mentioned:
 What ( What are you
supposed to be?-
(Fish)
 How did you turn
into a fish?
 What was your
reaction when you
saw the marine
environment?
 How did you feel?
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Question 2 Marking Criteria (10 marks)

Criteria Descriptors Marks

Plan  Plan well followed from Introduction,  1
Body & Conclusion
 Plan done but not followed  ½
 No plan  0
Introduction  Appropriate and clearly states  1
purpose of writing  ½
 Fails to state purpose of writing
Content  3 or more relevant ideas [linked to  3
question]  2
 2 relevant ideas  1
 1 relevant
Conclusion  Appropriate to type of letter  1
 Inappropriate to type of letter  ½
Accuracy  1 – 2 different types of errors  2
 3 - 4 different types of errors  1
 5 - 6 different types of errors  ½
 7 or more different types of errors  0
(spelling, punctuation, tense, wrong word order,
capitalization, word form, preposition, article, conjunction,
degree of comparison, voice, subject-verb agreement,
pronouns,
Style  1 - 2 different types of errors  2
 3 - 4 different types of errors  1
 5 - 6 different types of errors  ½
7 or more different types of errors  0
(address, inside address, salutation, semi- formal/block style,
sentence structure/pattern/type, paragraphing, inappropriate
vocabulary, wrong register, expression, linking devices,
redundancy, rambling, incomplete sentences, missing words,
flow of ideas, introduction-body-conclusion appropriate for
style of writing.
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SECTION B

QUESTION 3 MASS MEDIA, LIBRARY& DICTIONARY (10 marks)

PART 1 MASS MEDIA (3 marks)

List A List B
1. E
2. F
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. C

PART 2 LIBRARY (3 marks)

1.

 Silence is Golden.
 Foods and drink are not allowed in the library.
 All borrowed books by users must be recorded by the librarian.
 Students must return library book before or on the due date given.

2. Dewey Decimal System

A system used in libraries for the classification of books and other
publications. It uses the numbers 000 to 999 to cover the general fields of
knowledge and subdivides each field by the use of decimals and letters.

3.
A B C D

PART 3 DICTIONARY (4 marks)

1. Headword- beautiful Part of speech- adjective
2. 3 syllables
3. beautifully
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QUESTION 4 COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

PASSAGE I MULTIPLE CHOICE (10 marks)

1 A B C D
2 A B C D
3 A B C D
4 A B C D
5 A B C D
6 A B C D
7 A B C D
8 A B C D
9 A B C D
10 A B C D

PASSAGE 2 (5 marks)

1 A B C D
2 A B C D
3 A B C D
4 A B C D
5 A B C D
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SECTION B (continued)

QUESTION 5 GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (20 marks)

PART I LANGUAGE 1 (10 marks)

.
1 A B C D
2 A B C D
3 A B C D
4 A B C D
5 A B C D
6 A B C D
7 A B C D
8 A B C D
9 A B C D
10 A B C D

QUESTION 6 LANGUAGE II – Sentences Correction (10 marks)

No. Sentence Error Correction

1 If Fanny had not being drunk, she being been

would not have caused the
accident.
2 The boy which lives next door is
related to my best friend. which who

3 We were instructed to breath in breath breathe

through our noses and out
through our mouths.
4 If you buy the whole set I will give Missing comma Place (,) after set.
you a discount. (,)
5 The Old lady was greatful to the greatful grateful
young boy for offering to carry her
heavy luggage.
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SECTION C LITERATURE [30 marks].

QUESTION 7 SHORT STORIES

EXTRACT A

(a) Tom (1mark)

(b) They were not real accidents because the happened as a result of ignorance,
clumsiness and not being precautious./ They are avoidable given that people are
careful. (2 marks)

(c) They refer to the series of incidents/accidents that Jo had told him. They were
tripping over a mat, spilling tea over a dog. Jo’s mum cut her hand while cutting the
vegetables and forgot about the pot on the stove while receiving a phone call.
(2 marks)

EXTRACT B

(a) The main character was confronted by his mother, who had recently discovered
his secret. (2 marks)

(b) The fact that the main character did not come 1st in the race he took part in.
(1 mark)

(c) He was totally defenseless because he was overcome with guilt and he could
not defend his actions any further. (2 marks)

Part II

a The Gift by Rejieli Racule Matupit’s First Businessman Walter

Darius
b Message: Lesson learnt:
- Patience is required to complete a I learnt that:
task perfectly. - Failing to adhere to instructions
- Sometimes the people around us could have disappointing
give us hope and believe in us consequences.
even when we doubt our own - Pride comes before a fall.
ability to do certain things or
achieve certain goals.
- The best gifts come from within
and they require personal efforts
and thoughts put into it to exhibit
joy and happiness from those who
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are gifted.

c - The process of masi Incident related to point 1 in a) – when

production took several days.
Although Kini asked from the very
beginning what the masi was for,
Pu patiently waited till the masi
was complete before she revealed
who it was for.
- After Pu revealed that the masi
was for Kini, the latter reluctantly
accepted since she doubted the
possibility of being considered in
the High school Pu was certain
she would attend.
he used some rusty old water from a
nearby drum to fill the truck radiator.
-He also used green coconut water to
fill up the water tank which he noticed
was low.
- when the truck ran out of petrol he
used fuel mixed with kerosene.
Incident related to point 2 in b)
An incident that revealed his proud
character was when he came home
drunk one day and told his parents “I
don’t care, I have a lot of money”. As a
result of this attitude and mindset, the
story ended on a disappointing note as
Tomaana ends up losing the truck and
also people’s trust!

QUESTION 8 NOVEL - The Morning (15 marks)

EXTRACT A- extracted from pg 209

(a) Peter was unconscious as a result of being beaten and attacked by the women
working in the field led by Jamuna.
(2 marks)
(b) They refer to the women in the field (Kunthi, Pushpa,Lakshmi,krishna,
Jhanki,Dhanbhagyam,Utra, Kamla and Jamuna) Any reference to the women
in general is acceptable, do not penalize if specific names are not mentioned.
(1 mark)

(c) The attack was a form of revenge that they had longed to carry out against
Peter as a result of his ill-treating and inhumane behavior. Hence, helping Peter
was the list of their concerns; in fact they were happy after beating him up.
(2 marks)
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EXTRACT B

(a) Amar Singh (1 mark)

(b) They had been fighting for the abolishment of the indenture labor system.
.
(2 marks)

(c) The news that the indenture system had been abolished.
(2 marks)

PART 2 (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)

(a) My favourite scene is…………………... ( Award mark for mention of specific

scene and characters and the incident from the Novel)
(1 mark)

(b) Award full marks for proper and genuine justification of choice in a) above.
Reasons may range from characters making important decisions/move or
overcoming challenges and obstacles in the novel. (2 marks)

(c) Students must mention how the above scene depicts real life scenarios.
(Compare how the scene in the story reveals about people or situations in
real life)

(2 marks)
QUESTION 9 DRAMA- Sera’s Choice (15 marks)

EXTRACT A

(a) Anil’s father (1 mark)

(b) He does not agree with Anil’s marriage because he claimed that Anil was a
disappointment to the family since he did not support the family business and also
did the unthinkable of marrying an itaukei woman. He also does not condone Anil’s
marriage as it was never done traditionally and he believed Anil would have been
better off with marrying one of his own. (2 marks)

(c) Anil and his father had a complicated relationship that was featured by their
misunderstanding; unmet expectations, grudges against each other and an inability
to resolve their problems. (2 marks)
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EXTRACT B

(a) Accept any of the following answers:

 His family is not aware of his marriage to Sera
 He does not want his family to find out about his marriage to Sera
 Taking Sera to his mother’s funeral will reveal their status- his relatives may
begin to question Anil’s choice of wife and judge him for it.
(2 marks)
(b) He does not admit /reveal his affair with Rosie
(1 mark)
(c) This incident: exposes/reveals/demonstrates:
 Anil’s inability to stand up for what he believes to be the best for him and Sera.
 his inability to remain faithful to Sera especially when he was coaxed by Rosie.
 Reveals that his love for Rosie may not have been genuine.
(2 marks)

PART II (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)

(a) Must mention name of any of the characters in the play. (1 mark)
(b) Note that characters mentioned in (a must be involved in a situation where
he/she makes a wrong/regrettable decision. (Questions a, b and c are all related)
Award marks based on the relevance of character and incident. (2 marks)
(c) Note that the incidents mentioned in (b) above must result in the impacting of the
relationship of the character mentioned in (a) and another character. (2 marks)

QUESTION 10 POETRY (15 marks)

EXTRACT A

(a) One may not appreciate poetry/poems in their first attempt to read it OR one
may not be amazed by poetry if they don’t understand the art of poetry.
(2 marks)

(b) Simile (1 mark)

.
(c) The poem in a first glance is being compared to a tiny closed bud. (2 marks)
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EXTRACT B

(a) Title - Awapuhi

Poet - Puanani Burgess (1 mark)

(b) It refers to the wild yellow ginger in which the poet’s mother uses to weave into
a brooch (2 marks)

(c) It means that she would weave the wild yellow ginger into a brooch that she
would pin into the inside her blouse instead of placing it on her blouse as
brooches are meant to be shown. This is because she enjoyed its scent and
by putting it in her blouse, the scent would linger. (2 marks)

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

(a)
Title Poet
Flannan Isle W.W.Gibson
Hunger Veronica
The Ugly Child Elizabeth Jennings
Hark Hark the Shark Dennis Glover
(1 mark)

(b) I felt :
Content/satisfied/optimistic/determined/motivated/confident/resentful towards…/
angry with or at/ fortunate/ unfortunate/ empowered/ accepted/ delighted/
(2 marks)
(c) Students must mention how the message in the poem reveals about people in
real life. They must make some connection between characters/situation the poem
with how people behave/feel/react/respond in real life situations. (2 marks)
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PART II: READING A POEM

(a) Persona (1 mark)

(b) Personification. Effect: Personification (in general) connects readers with the
object that is personified. Personification can make descriptions of non-human
entities more vivid, or can help readers understand, sympathize with, or react
emotionally to non-human characters. (2 marks)

(c) unlit lane on a night/ When the stars are blind, the moon masked (2 marks)

(d) It simply means/shows how the speakers fear decelerates as the lights are
switched on. The lights act as a source of refuge for the speaker although it only lasts
awhile. (2 marks)

(e) He/she clenches his teeth and fists and walks fast. (1 mark)

(f) It means that the poet can sense the darkness approaching. (2 marks)

(g) it refers to the darkness that the speaker is afraid of. (1 mark)

(h) He is more afraid of the darkness as he can sense it growing. The poem focusses
more on his reaction to the existence of darkness. It is also proven in line 10 which
says that the persona “switches the lights on when he/she reaches the house”
(2 marks)

(i) This poem is featured by an atmosphere of fear. It is proven in the lines “It is in
this room in thin disguise. I am afraid of it and with good reason” (2 marks)

THE END