DIRECTED WRITING BAND DESCRIPTORS

MARK
RANGE

A
19 -20

B
16-18

C
13-15

D
10-12

DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA

The language is entirely accurate apart from very occasional first draft slips.
Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use various

types of sentences to achieve a particular effect.

Vocabulary is wide and is used with precision.
Punctuation is accurate and helpful to the reader.
Spelling is accurate across the full range of vocabulary used.
Paragraphs are well-planned, have unity and are linked.
The topic is addressed with consistent relevance.
The interest of the reader is roused and sustained throughout the writing.
The tone is appropriate for an article.
The language is accurate; occasional errors are either minor or first draft slips.
Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended shades of meaning with some

precision.
Sentences show some variation of length and type, including some complex

sentences
Punctuation is almost always accurate and generally helpful.
Spelling is nearly always accurate.
Paragraphs show some evidence of planning, have unity and are usually

appropriately linked
The piece of writing is relevant to the topic and the interest of the reader is

aroused and sustained throughout most of the composition

The composition is written in paragraphs which show some unity and are

usually linked appropriately.

The tone is appropriate for an article.
The language is largely accurate.
Simple structures are used without error; mistakes occur when more

sophisticated structures are attempted.

Vocabulary is wide enough to convey intended meaning but may lack precision.
Sentences may show some variety of structure and length but there is a tendency

to use one type of structure, giving it a monotonous effect.

Punctuation of simple structures is accurate on the whole but errors may occur

in more complex uses.

Simple words may be spelt correctly but errors may occur when more

sophisticated words are used.

The composition is written in paragraphs which may show some unity, although

links may be absent or inappropriate.

The tone is mostly appropriate
The language is sufficiently accurate to communicate meaning clearly to the

reader.
There will be patches of clear language, particularly when simple vocabulary and

E
7-9
U (i)
4-6
U (ii)
2-3

U (iii)
0-1

structures are used.

There is some variety of sentence type and length but the purpose is not clearly

seen.
Punctuation is generally correct but does not clarify meaning.
Vocabulary is usually adequate to show intended meaning but this is not

developed to show precision

Simple words will

The reader is able to get some sense out of the script but errors are multiple

Scripts in this category are almost entirely impossible to read.

Whole sections of the article may make little or no sense at all or are copied from

the task.
Where occasional patches of clarity occur, marks should be awarded.
Award 1 mark if some sense can be obtained.
The mark 0 should be only be awarded if the letter makes no sense at all from
beginning to end.

Marking Scheme for Directed Writing

Format
:
3 marks
Content
:
6 marks

Elaborations
Language

:
:

Format- 3 marks
Title
Name of Writer
Wrote in paragraphs

6 marks
20 marks
:
:
:

1 mark
1 mark
1 mark

Content & Elaborations 12 marks

C1
:
water supply is polluted
E1
:
elaborates C1
C2
:
clogged drains, stagnant water
E2
:
elaborates C2
C3
:
rubbish dump nearby
E3
:
elaborates C3
C4
:
improve water supply
E4
:
elaborates C4
C5
:
clean-up activities required
E5
:
elaborates C5
C6
:
relocate the rubbish dump
E5
:
elaborates C6
PAPER 2 SECTION D : LITERATURE COMPONENT
Questions 32 -33
32 (a) (the) gullies
[1 mark]
32 (b) the leaves fade off / the leaves wilted
[1 mark]
32 (c) They are left to rest and recover their fertility / They are left after the harvest and regain their
fertility for the next planting
[1 mark]
32 (d) Suggested Answer. He loves the natural beauty of his country. He sees beauty in the ordinary
trees, the grass and the wayside flowers and does not wish for anything different. [2 marks]
(Accept any suitable answer)
Suggested Answer for Question 33 : Novel
Grade D Answer
A significant moral value in the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann is the need to be
understanding. We see this value in the interaction between Azreen and the Old Lady.
Azreen understands the plight of the Old Lady and she finds her to be a very interesting character.
Azreen is labeled as nerdy and ganas. The Old Lady is also categorized as violent by the village folks
for killing her abusive husband.
But Azreen is not scared of her. Both of them become good friends.

Para 2 :
The candidate
focuses on the
relationship
between
Azreen and
the Old Lady
as the
understanding
shown
between the
both of them
is the
strongest.

Grade A Answer
A significant moral value in the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann is the need to be
understanding. We see this value in the interaction between Azreen and the Old Lady.
Azreen understands the plight of the Old Lady and she finds her to be a very interesting character.
Azreen is labeled as nerdy and ganas. The Old Lady is also categorized as violent by the village folks
for killing her abusive husband.
The first time Azreen met the Old Lady, it was because of a dare from the others in school. The
villagers believed that the Old Lady had killed her husband and cooked him in a stew which she secretly

fed to all her neighbours. They also believed that she could turn anyone into a squirrel or a rat, and eat
him for dinner. The children were warned not to go into the jungle where she lived. However, Azreen did
not follow the order and as a result found the Old Lady and formed a special bond with her. After that, she
went to the Old Ladys house often.
The two of them cared for each other very much. The Old Lady was constantly concerned about
Azreens studies. She also wanted Azreen to hold her tongue
and learn
be polite
that thebond
community
underlined
part : to
Indicates
the so
developing
between them
would find favour with her. Azreen, too wanted the villagers t understand the Old Lady and to realize that
all the tales that they were hearing about her were false.
The Old Lady later died in a fire, but her death taught Azreen an important lesson, and that is to
learn to forgive. Because of that, Azreen was able to forgive the villagers.
This moral value is relevant for the teenagers of today as they are often misunderstood by society
as brash and insensitive because of their need for individuality. Similarly, the teenagers of today
misunderstand their elders good intentions towards them taking these good intentions as a form of
control and restrictions. Thus, there is a need to be understand between these two generations for a better
future.