MARKING DESCRIPTORS
BAND DEDSCRIPTORS
SECTION B (ii)
DS 11,12
A Well-crafted paragraphs
contribute to control of text. i.e.
clear, logical links between
paragraphs.
Use of variety of sentence
structures with hardly any
errors.
Range of punctuation is used
accurately to give clarity.
Vocabulary is used effectively to
convey purpose/opinion.
EX 8,9,10
B Paragraphs are used to link the
text.
Use of a variety of sentence
structures with minimal errors.
Range of punctuation is used
almost correctly.
Vocabulary is used almost
effectively to convey
purpose/opinion.
GD 5,6,7
C Paragraphs are sometimes used
to sequence ideas.
Use of a variety of sentence
structures with some errors.
Most sentences are correctly
demarcated.
Vocabulary is used correctly.
SECTION C
DS 22,23,24,25
The language is accurate with varied
and sophisticated sentence structures.
Ideas are well-planned to sustain the
interest of the reader.
Well-crafted paragraphs contributing
to control the text, i.e. clear, logical
links between paragraphs.
Range of punctuation is entirely
accurate.
Vocabulary is used effectively to
create a strong image.
Spelling is accurate.
EX 16,17,18,19,20,21
The language is generally accurate
with sentences showing some
variations.
Ideas are almost well-planned to
sustain the interest of the reader.
Paragraphs are used to help structure
the text with some evidence of
appropriate links between paragraphs.
Range of punctuation used is almost
always accurate.
Vocabulary is used almost effectively
to create a strong image.
Spelling is mostly accurate.
GD 10,11,12,13,14,15
The language is sufficiently accurate
with some simple sentences.
Ideas are generally well-planned to
sustain the interest of the reader.
Paragraphs are generally used to help
structure the text with some evidence
of appropriate links between
paragraphs.
Range of punctuation used is generally
accurate.
Some evidence of accurate choice of
vocabulary is used.
Spelling is generally accurate.
 ST 3,4
Some attempts to sequence ideas
D logically.
Use of simple sentences but
with some errors.
Punctuation is mostly accurate.
Simples vocabulary is used.
LT 1,2
E Reader is given basic
information.
Sentences have meaning.
Sentences are sometimes
demarcated by capital letters and
full stops.
Attempt are made to use
vocabulary in a very limited
range.
Some elements of text type can
be seen.
Ideas are grouped together
although paragraphs may not be
shown.
0 mark if performance fail to meet the lowest description.
ST 5,6,7,8,9
Meaning is clear but with frequent
errors in simple sentences.
Some attempts are made to sequence
the ideas logically.
Some attempts are made to put the text
in paragraphs.
Some punctuation used are accurate.
Attempts are made to use vocabulary
in a very limited range.
Correct spelling of high frequent
words is used.
LT 1,2,3,4
Paragraphing is shown.
Sentences are sometimes demarcated
by capital letters and full stops.
Heavy frequency of serious
errors/structural error, impeding the
reading in many places.
Correct spelling of high frequency
words is used.
Chunking of ideas.