English 12 Scoring Guides

Ministry of Education - 1 - English 12

2010/11 School Year Scoring Guides

ENGLISH 12

SCORING GUIDE FOR STAND-ALONE TEXT

This is a f ir s t -draf t r e sponse and should be assessed as such. The use of paragraph structure is

assessed holistically with reference to the clarity of expression and organization.

6

The six response is superior and may draw upon any number of factors, such as depth of discussion,

effectiveness of argument, or level of insight. It exhibits an effective writing style and a sophisticated use of

language. Despite its clarity and precision, the response need not be error-free.

5

The five response is proficient and reflects a strong grasp of the topic and the text. The references to the

passage may be explicit or implicit and convincingly support a thesis. The writing is well organized and

demonstrates a strong command of the conventions of language. Errors may be present, but are not

distracting.

4

The four response is competent. The assertions tend to be simplistic; there are no significant errors in

understanding. References are present and appropriate, but may be limited to only part of the text. The

writing is organized and straightforward. Conventions of language are usually followed, but some errors

are evident.

3

The three response is barely adequate. Understanding of the topic and/or the text may be partially flawed.

Support may consist of long references to the text which are not clearly connected to a central idea or may be

meagre or repetitive. The response may show some sense of purpose, but errors may be distracting.

2

The two response is inadequate. While there is an attempt to address the topic, understanding of the text or

the task may be seriously flawed. Errors are recurring, distracting, and often impede meaning.

1

The one response is unacceptable. It does not meet the purpose of the task or may be too brief to address

the topic. There is a serious lack of control in the writing.

0

The zero response reflects a complete misunderstanding of the text and/or the task, is written in verse, is offtopic,

or is a restatement of the question.

*Any zero paper must be cleared by the section leader.

NR

A blank paper with no response given.

Ministry of Education - 2 - English 12

2008/09 School Year Scoring Guides

ENGLISH 12

SCORING GUIDE FOR ANALYSIS OF SYNTHESIS TEXTS 1 AND 2

This is a first-draft response and should be assessed as such.

The response is assessed holistically.

6

The six essay is superior, demonstrating an insightful understanding of the texts. The essay shows

a sophisticated approach to synthesis, including pertinent references. The writing style is effective and

demonstrates skillful control of language. Despite its clarity and precision, the essay need not be

error-free.

5

The five essay is proficient, demonstrating a clear understanding of the texts at an interpretive level.

The essay clearly synthesizes the concepts within the texts. References may be explicit or implicit and

convincingly support the analysis. The writing is well organized and reflects a strong command of the

conventions of language. Errors may be present, but are not distracting.

4

The four essay is competent. Understanding of the texts tends to be literal and superficial. Some synthesis

is apparent. The essay may rely heavily on paraphrasing. References are present and appropriate, but may

be limited. The writing is organized and straightforward. Conventions of language are usually followed,

but some errors are evident.

3

The three essay is barely adequate. Understanding of the texts may be partially flawed. An attempt at

synthesis is evident. References to the texts are not clearly connected to a central idea or may be repetitive.

The response may be underdeveloped. A sense of purpose may be evident, but errors can be distracting.

2

The two essay is inadequate. While there is an attempt to address the topic, understanding of the texts or

the task may be seriously flawed. Reference to only one text does not constitute synthesis. The response

may be seriously underdeveloped. Errors are recurring, distracting, and impede meaning.

1

The one essay is unacceptable. The essay does not meet the purpose of the task or may be too brief to

address the topic. There is a serious lack of control in the writing.

0

The zero essay reflects a complete misunderstanding of the texts and/or the task, or is a restatement of the

question.

*Any zero paper must be cleared by the section leader.

NR

A blank paper with no response given.

Ministry of Education - 3 - English 12

2008/09 School Year Scoring Guides

ENGLISH 12

SCORING GUIDE FOR COMPOSITION

A composition may apply any effective and appropriate method of development which includes any combination

of exposition, persuasion, description, and narration. No one form of writing should be considered superior to

another. This is a f irs t -draf t r e sponse and should be assessed as such.

The use of paragraph structure is assessed holistically with reference to the clarity of expression and

organization.

6

The six paper is superior and may draw upon any number of factors, such as maturity of style, depth of

discussion, effectiveness of argument, use of literary and/or rhetorical devices, sophistication of wit, or

quality of imagination. This composition exhibits an effective writing style and a sophisticated use of

language. Despite its clarity and precision, this paper need not be error-free.

5

The five paper is proficient. The composition displays some manipulation of language to achieve a desired

effect and exhibits a clear sense of voice and of audience. Content is thoughtful and interesting. Vocabulary

and sentence structure are varied and serve the writer’s purpose successfully. Errors may be present, but are

not distracting.

4

The four paper is competent. The composition conveys the writer’s ideas, but without flair or strong

control. Diction and syntax are usually appropriate, but lack variety. Structure, regardless of type, is

predictable and relatively mechanical. The paper shows a clear sense of the writer’s purpose, but is not

engaging. Conventions of language are usually followed, but some errors are evident.

3

The three paper is barely adequate. The paper may feature underdeveloped or simplistic ideas.

Transition[s] may be weak or absent. Support is frequently in the form of listed details. Little variety in

diction and sentence structure is discernible. The composition may reflect some sense of purpose, but errors

may be distracting.

2

The two paper is inadequate. The ideas are underdeveloped and simply or awkwardly expressed. The

composition may be excessively colloquial or reflect inadequate knowledge of the conventions of language.

While meaning is apparent, errors are frequent and rudimentary.

1

The one paper is unacceptable and may be compromised by its deficiency of composition, content, diction,

syntax, structure, voice, or conventions of language.

0

The zero paper manifests an achievement less than outlined in a scale-point one, is written in verse, is offtopic,

or is a restatement of the topic.

*Any zero paper must be cleared by the section leader.

NR

A blank paper with no response given.

 

 

 

 

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