Describe two very different people, apart from your parents, who are important role models for you. They could be relatives, friends or famous people. Say why they are important to you.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [9-10] Consistently effective response to the task; A wide range of descriptive or narrative features used to create a consistently effective response. (W1); Structure is clear, well balanced and carefully organised for deliberate effect. (W2)
2. [7-8] Mostly effective response to the task; A range of descriptive or narrative features used to create a mostly effective response. (W1); Structure is mostly clear, balanced and well organised, with some choices made for deliberate effect. (W2)
3. [5-6] Sometimes effective response to the task; Some use of descriptive or narrative features to create a sometimes effective response. (W1); Structure is reasonably clear, with some organisation and some choices made for deliberate effect. (W2)
4. [3-4] Adequate response to the task; A few ideas and/or experiences are expressed in an attempt to convey what is thought, felt and/or imagined. (W1); Structure is occasionally clear, with some attempt at organisation to achieve effects. (W2)
5. [1-2] Task is addressed; An attempt to convey what is thought, felt and/or imagined. (W1); Some attempt to structure ideas. (W2)
6. [0] No creditable content. (Content and Structure)
7. [13-15] Uses a wide range of well-constructed sentences accurately, including complex sentences. (W3); Precise and effective use of a wide range of vocabulary. (W3); Highly accurate use of complex spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
8. [10-12] Uses a range of sentence structures accurately, including some complex ones. (W3); Effective use of a range of vocabulary. (W3); Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar, including some complex language. (W5)
9. [7-9] Uses most sentence structures accurately, sometimes attempting complex ones with success. (W3); Uses a straightforward range of appropriate vocabulary. (W3); Uses a straightforward range of spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
10. [4-6] Uses simple sentence structures accurately which may be repetitive. (W3); Uses a range of simple vocabulary which may be repetitive. (W3); Generally accurate use of more simple spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
11. [1-3] Attempts to use simple sentence structures. (W3); Uses simple vocabulary accurately. (W3); Some accuracy in simple spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
12. [0] No creditable content. (Style and Accuracy)