SUGGESTED MARKING SCHEME

AR1 2019

Marking symbols

1. ~~ a. Punctuation
b. Inappropriate word / vocabulary
Wavy line c. Wrong word order
(minor errors) d. Compound word written separately
e. Two words written as one word
f. Repetition of words / phrases
g. Redundancy (repetition of ideas)
h. Spelling (whether or not the meaning has changed)
i. Word not needed

2. ____________ a. Grammatical errors

b. Multiple words / structural errors
Straight line c. Unclear meaning
(major errors)

3. / a. To show correct sentence / statements

Tick

4. // a. To show good sentences, interesting expressions or

new
Double ticks b. words correctly / impressively used

5. ^ a. To show a missing word in a phrase / sentence

Omission

6. ( ) a. To show correct and meaningful chunks of words

b. ( i.e the strong part) in a sentence
Brackets

7. [ ]
a. To show irrelevancy. Correct general statement at
Square b. word / sentence level accepts it is not relevant to
brackets the content

8. // a. To show blatant irrelevancy or distorted ideas.

Double
strokes
Section A
2 marks – Information is correctly selected, placed and spelt.
1 mark – Answers with punctuation, structural and/or spelling errors.
0 mark – Distorted or no answers.

Section B (ii)
a) Well-crafted paragraphs contribute to control of
text E.g.: clear, logical links between paragraphs.
b) Use of a variety of sentence structures with hardly
11-12
any errors.
Distinguished (DS)
c) Range of punctuation is used accurately to give
clarity.
d) Vocabulary is used effectively to convey
purpose/opinion
a) Paragraphs are used to link the text.
b) Use of variety of sentence structures with minimal
8,9,10 errors.
Excellent (EX)
c) Range of punctuation is used almost correctly
d) Vocabulary is used almost effectively to convey
purpose/opinion
a) Paragraphs are sometimes used to sequence
ideas.
5,6,7 b) Use of a variety of sentence structures with some
Good (GD)
errors.
c) Most sentences are correctly demarcated.
d) Vocabulary is used correctly.
a) Some attempts to sequence ideas logically.
3,4 b) Use of simple sentences but with some errors.
Satisfactory (ST) c) Punctuation is mostly accurate.
d) Simple vocabulary is used.
a) Reader is given basic information.
b) Sentences have meaning.
1,2 c) Sentences are sometimes demarcated by
Limited (LT)
capital letters and full stops
d) Attempts are made to use vocabulary in a very
limited range.
e) Some elements of text type can be seen.
f) Ideas are grouped together although
paragraphs may not be shown.
Note: Award ‘0’ where performance fails to meet the lowest description.
Section C
a. Language is accurate with varied and
sophisticated sentence structures
b. Ideas are well planned to sustain the interest of
the reader
22,23, c. Well-crafted paragraphs contributing to control
24,25 of text. E.g.: clear, logical links between
Distinguished (DS) paragraphs
d. Range of punctuation used is entirely accurate.
e. Vocabulary is used effectively to create a strong
image
f. Spelling is accurate

a) The language is generally accurate with

sentences showing some variations
b) Ideas are almost well planned to sustain the
16,17,18,
interest of the reader
19,20,21
Excellent (EX) c) Paragraphs are used to help structure the text
with some evidence of appropriate links between
paragraphs
d) Range of punctuation used is almost always
accurate

a) The language is sufficiently accurate with some

simple sentences
b) Ideas are generally well planned to sustain the
interest of the reader
10,11,12,
13,14,15 c) Paragraphs are generally used to help structure
Good (GD) the text with some evidence of appropriate links
between paragraphs
d) Rage of punctuation used is generally accurate
e) Some evidence of accurate choice of
vocabulary is used
f) Spelling is generally accurate
 a) Meaning is clear but with frequent errors in simple
sentences
5,6, b) Some attempts are made to sequence the ideas
7,8,9
logically
Satisfactory (ST)
c) Some attempts are made to put the text in
paragraphs
d) Some punctuation used are accurate
e) Attempts are made to use vocab in a very
limited range
f) Correct spelling of high frequency words is used
a) Paragraphing is shown
1,2,3,4 b) Sentences are sometime demarcated by capital
Limited (LT) letters and full stops
c) Heavy frequency of serious errors/structural error,
impeding the reading in many places
d) Correct spelling of high frequency words is used
e) Chunking of ideas
Note: Award ‘0’ where performance fails to meet the lowest description.

TIPS ON MARKING
I. Read the answer given.
II. All answers should be considered at sentence level.
III. Merits and errors should be noted.
IV. Pupils’ ability to express ideas and use of interesting expressions should
be given due consideration.
V. Pupils may or may not use all the words given.
VI. Pupils need not comply with the word order given.
VII. Pupils are required to write within the stipulated range of words.
a. Section B(ii): < 90 words – deduct 1 mark
b. Section C: <110 words – deduct 1 mark
<120 words – deduct 2 marks