MARKING SCHEME

014 BI PENULISAN

GENERAL ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

1.

To assess pupils ability to :

construct a variety of sentence structure given in

the recommended sentence patterns as in the
syllabus (simple and compound sentences).
express ideas creatively using correct language
structures and paragraphing.
write a story using the given pictures and words as
stimulus.

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B AND C

1.

The total marks for this section is 12 / 25

2.

The answer script must be read as a whole for

marks to be awarded.

3.

You must consider the coherence of each

sentence before awarding marks.

4.

Pupils are expected to show their ability to

construct a variety of sentences given in the
recommended sentence patterns in the syllabus.

6. Pupils are also expected to add new words and

interesting expressions correctly in context.
7. Pupils are required to write their answers in a
paragraph or paragraphs.

8. All the given words may or may not be used. Pupils

should not be penalised if they change the order of
the words given as long as meaning is clear
throughout.

9. Pupils are encouraged not to change the tense

used in the question as the change may cause a
major distortion in the overall idea / meaning.
10.Well organised ideas are considered as a strength
whereas repetition of ideas are considered as
weakness.

SECTION B :
12 marks
SUGGESTED
MARKING SCHEME

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B

BAND
EXCELLENT
(Ex)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Excellent and confident use of the
11 12
language.
Ideas conveyed clearly through a
variety of sentence structures.
Confident use of new words to express
ideas.
Ideas are well planned, organised and
are linked so as to sustain the interest
of the reader.
Overall accurate use of spelling and
punctuation.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B

BAND
GOOD
(Gd)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Proficient use of the language
8 10
throughout.
Attempts made to construct a variety of
sentence structure but occasional
errors occur.
Most ideas are well organised,
relevant and conveyed clearly.
New words to express ideas.
Punctuation and spelling errors may
occur occasionally but overall meaning
is clear.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B

BAND
SATISFACTORY
(St)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Simple sentences with minor errors but 5 - 7
meaning is still clear.
Satisfactory presentation of ideas.
Vocabulary is adequate to convey
meaning.
A few punctuation and spelling errors
may be found in the script.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B

BAND
WEAK
(Wk)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Poor use of language.
14
Multiple errors found in the sentences.
Ideas are incomprehensible even after a
few reading.
Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary.
Chunking of words.

* 0 mark : No answer given / Blatant irrelevancy

SECTION C :
25 marks

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

BAND
EXCELLENT
(Ex)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Excellent and confident use of the
21 25
language.
Ideas conveyed clearly through a
variety of sentence structures.
Confident use of new words to express
ideas.
Ideas are well planned, organised and
are linked so as to sustain the interest
of the reader.
Overall accurate use of spelling and
punctuation.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

BAND
GOOD
(Gd)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Proficient use of the language
13 20
throughout.
Attempts made to construct a variety of
sentence structure but occasional
errors occur.
Most ideas are well organised,
relevant and conveyed clearly.
New words to express ideas.
Punctuation and spelling errors may
occur occasionally but overall meaning
is clear.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

BAND
SATISFACTORY
(St)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Simple sentences with minor errors but 6 12
meaning is still clear.
Most words given are used correctly.
Satisfactory presentation of ideas.
Vocabulary is adequate to convey
meaning.
A few punctuation and spelling errors
may be found in the script.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

BAND
WEAK
(Wk)

DESCRIPTIONS
MARKS
Poor use of language.
15
Multiple errors found in the sentences.
Ideas are incomprehensible even after a
few reading.
Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary.
Direct lifting.
Chunking of words.

* 0 mark : No answer given / Blatant irrelevancy