O-LevelEnglish LanguageDirected Writing1123/12 · May/June 2018 · Q130 Marks
Section 1: Directed Writing You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. You will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions. You will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language you use. Task 1 Your school is very popular and the number of students is increasing. This means that it is more difficult to buy snacks at break time. Your Principal wants to make break time easier for everyone. She asks you to write a report for her about how to do this. Write your report. You must include the following: Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your report polite and informative. Start your report 'To the Principal'. Remember to give your name and a date.
- (a)some of the difficulties that you and other students have at break time
- (b)suggestions about how the school can make break time easier
- (c)how the students and the school will benefit.
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [0] Detailed Marking Instructions for Section 1: Directed Writing Candidates are expected to: 1 write a report which communicates information clearly, accurately and economically; 2 write between 200 and 300 words; 3 carry out the instructions as detailed on the question paper regarding the particular information required. Candidates will be awarded up to 15 marks for following the task instructions and up to 15 marks for the language used. Total marks for Section 1: 30. In order to fulfil these assessment objectives in Section 1, a 'best fit' principle is applied using the Task Fulfilment and Language band descriptors.
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