NAME: GRADE: 10 SEC:

ENGLISH - RUBRICS DATE : TERM 2

EXERCISE 1: READING COMPREHENSION:

 Read the questions.

 Skim and scan the passage
 Write the answers in not more than 8 words.
 Do not write full sentences; write phrases / keywords
 Do not begin or write in capital letters unless necessary.
 Do not put a full stop.
 If it is a 2 line answer for 2 marks, use each line for each answer.
Eg. Give 2 details
Hills (1)
Valleys (1)
 If it is a 1 line answer for 2 marks, use ‘and’ or a comma or a semi colon.
Eg. Give 2 details
Hills and valleys / hills , valleys / hills ; valleys
 Marks will be deducted for the following if it is visible.

EXERCISE 2: MULTIPLE MATCHING:

 Read the questions carefully.
 Skim, scan or read each blog and match the correct letter of the blog to the correct question.
 Do not write a choice(2 answers) EG: A/B
 Do not write 2 answers . EG: A and B / A , B / A B
 Do not write 2 answers in 2 spaces. Both will be considered wrong.

EXERCISE 3: NOTE – TAKING:

 Do not over write or write under the given line.
 Do not ELL.
 Do not begin with caps unless necessary.
 No full stop.
 No full sentences – only phrases / keywords
 EXERCISE 6: ARTICLE WRITING

- NO TITLE

PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION
Paragraph 1  General introduction [according to the question] [1 transitional device]
Nowadays,
 Some people agree to this while the others do not
Paragraph 2 2 advantages + 1 example [3 transitional devices]
 On one hand,
 Moreover,
 For instance,
Paragraph 3 2 disadvantages + 1 example [3 transitional devices]
 On the other hand,
 Furthermore,
 For instance, / such as/ like
Paragraph 4 1 conclusion + 1 opinion [3 transitional devices]
 In conclusion, although
 In my opinion, I prefer/ I believe

EXERCISE 6: REPORT WRITING

- TITLE [IN BLOCK CAPITAL] [FORMAL AND DIRECT]

PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION
Paragraph 1  Introduction
 5 Wh questions [what/ where/ when/ who/ why]
 What and where – a trip to the factory
 When – day, date and month, year – Friday, 6th of January, 2021
 Who – grade 10 students
 Why – to highlight the benefits and drawbacks of the unit
Paragraph 2  What did you do / see / situation there?
[3 points]
Paragraph 3  What did you learn / experience / consequence? + survey with percentage
[2 points + survey (%)]
Paragraph 4  1 statement; 1 negative, 1 suggestion, 1 recommendation
Tips  Use a ‘Being / Having’ or Any gerund at the start of any sentence
 BEGIN the report using This report aims to/ at …….
READING COMPREHENSION
MULTIPLE MATCHING
NOTE TAKING
ARTICLE WRITING – TWO PART ARTICLE
REPORT WRITING
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