MARKING SCHEME

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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

EXCELLENT  Excellent and confident use of the 11 – 12
(Ex) 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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

GOOD  Proficient use of the language 8 – 10
(Gd)
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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS
5-7
SATISFACTORY  Simple sentences with minor errors but
(St)
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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

WEAK  Poor use of language. 1–4
(Wk)
 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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

EXCELLENT  Excellent and confident use of the 21 – 25
(Ex) 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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

GOOD  Proficient use of the language 13 – 20
(Gd)
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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS
6 – 12
SATISFACTORY  Simple sentences with minor errors but
(St)
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 DESCRIPTIONS MARKS

WEAK  Poor use of language. 1–5
(Wk)
 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