UPSR ENGLISH PAPER 2 General Instruction To Examiners For Marking Question 1,2 and 3

Read the answers given. Check to see if the answer is relevant to the assessment objectives specified All answers should be considered at sentence level ( simple, compound, complex ) Merits and errors should be noted Candidates abilities to express ideas and use of interesting expression should be given consideration Candidates may or may not use all the words given Candidates need not comply to the word order given The quality of the answer should be given greater consideration over the quantity or length of the answer. ( Do not get impress with good/neat handwriting)

CHECKLIST FOR MARKING

Read the answer script as a whole Place in band Reread and identify the errors and merits Use the given symbols to highlight the errors or additional details like new words or interesting expressions Reconfirm the band Award marks accordingly

GENERAL ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES FOR ENGLISH PAPER 2

To assess candidates ability to construct simple and compound sentences using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from one text type into a given framework To assess candidates ability to give reason/s to support decision or choice To assess candidates ability to express ideas using correct grammar, paragraphing, punctuation and spelling

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE FOR QUESTION 1

To assess candidates ability to construct sentences Task : To write grammatically correct 5 sentences based on the picture with the words to help them

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 1

The total mark for this section is 10. The answer script must be assessed as a whole for marks to be awarded. Examiners must consider the coherence ( in meaning and stimulus ) of each sentence before awarding marks. Candidates must show their ability to construct a grammatically correct sentence. Candidates should not be penalised if they change the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout. Merits and errors must be noted using the given symbols to highlight them.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE FOR QUESTION 2

To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from a text into a given framework. Task : a) To transfer information from one text type into a given framework b) To give reason/s to support ones decision or choice using correct tense and structure

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 2

Candidates must answer this question. Total mark : 15 For question 2 (a) : i) full marks awarded is 10 ii) award one mark for each correct answer iii) do not accept answers with spelling errors iv) do not award half marks For question 2 (b) : i) full marks awarded is 5 ii) mark is awarded according to the band scale given

MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 1 AND 2B

BAND DESCRIPTORS Task very well fulfilled All sentences constructed correctly Hardly any grammatical, spelling or punctuation error Good presentation of ideas, relevent to the stimulus Task fulfilled Most sentences constructed correctly Few single word errors found in the sentences constructed Few errors in grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Satisfactory presentation of ideas, relevent to the stimulus Task is almost fulfilled Some single word errors found in sentences constructed Some grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Meaning is clear Task partially fulfilled Disorganised sentence structures but meaning is still clear Chunking of words Poor use of language MARKS Q1 9 10 Q2B 5 Q1 68 EXCELLENT

CREDIT

Q2B 4
Q1 4-5 Q2B 2-3 Q1 0-3 Q2B 0-1

ACHIEVEMENT

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE FOR QUESTION 3

To assess candidates ability to construct a variety of sentence structures given in the recommended sentence patterns as in the syllabus ( simple and compound sentences ) and to assess the ability to express ideas using correct language structures and paragraphing Task : a) To write a story using the given pictures and words as stimulus b) To express ideas creatively

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 3

Do the FIRST READING once through for an overall impression Place in the band Read it the SECOND time and mark out all the errors DECIDE on the marks to be awarded

MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 3

BAND DESCRIPTORS Excellent and confident use of language Ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures Ideas are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation Confident use of language throughout Attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures but occasionally errors occur Most ideas are well-organised, relevant and conveyed clearly Ideas are well-planned but links maybe absent or inappropriate but overall meanings is still clear Generally confident use of language Simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear Satisfactory presentation of ideas Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning A few punctuation and spelling errors maybe found in the script Poor use of language Multiple errors found in the sentences Ideas are incomprehensible even after a few reading Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary Many spelling and punctuation errors MARKS

13-15

EXCELLENT

9-12

CREDIT

ACHIEVEMENT

4-8

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

0-3

Symbols
correct structure _____ multiple structure errors ~~~~~ single word error V wrong vocabulary merit for new words R repetition of ideas or words O (circle) punctuation () chunking with some meanings Sp spelling error (put above the word) // Irrelevant or total distortion Ommision of word