FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH - WRITING LEVEL 1 MARK SCHEME Instructions to marker There are 30 marks available for each of the two tasks, which should be marked separately, resulting in a total of 60 marks being available overall. It is expected that the pass mark will be in the region of 36, i.e. 60% but this will be confirmed through the awarding process. Each column relates to an aspect of the skills standard, coverage and range. For aspects 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3, marks can be awarded from 0 6. For aspects 1.4, 1.5 & 1.6, marks can be awarded from 0 4. Responses not meeting the descriptor for the award of 1 mark should be awarded 0. FS L1 Writing mark scheme v3.2 Page 1 of 5 Skillsfirst Awards Ltd 2012
Mark 1.1 Write clearly and 1.2 Present 1.3 Use language, 1.4 Use correct 1.5 Ensure written 1.6 Ensure written coherently, information in a format grammar, including work includes work includes including an logical sequence. and structure correct and generally generally accurate appropriate level suitable for consistent use of accurate punctuation and of detail. purpose and tense. spelling and that meaning is that meaning is clear. clear. 6 Document includes appropriate level of relevant detail for reader to fully understand purpose. Information is presented in a logical sequence, which helps the reader. Uses an appropriate format, layout or conventions to make writing suit identified audiences. Cohesion is secured within paragraphs using a range of devices. Language is ambitious and suited to audience needs. Writing is structured effectively (ie clear beginning, middle and end) FS L1 Writing mark scheme v3.2 Page 2 of 5 Skillsfirst Awards Ltd 2012
5 Sufficient relevant detail is included to make the document fully fit for purpose. Most ideas presented clearly and coherently. Links within paragraphs or sections can be clearly discerned. Sequence of ideas / information is easy for reader to follow. Essential features of selected format are successfully used. Language is mostly appropriate for Links between sections are helpful to the reader 4 Essential information is included, although the response may lack detail. Some ideas presented clearly and coherently. Links within paragraphs or sections are usually clear and sequence can be followed by reader. Paragraphs ordered in a logical sequence most of the time. Format of the document is functional at a basic level. Language is acceptable for purpose and Writing is structured but may Competent in the use of subject-verb agreement and tense, at times within complex sentences. Syntax and sentence structure are accurate and effective. Grammar used to good Spelling correct throughout including some ambitious / irregular words. Errors stand out as one-off slips and are not repeated. Range of punctuation used accurately creates desired effects. FS L1 Writing mark scheme v3.2 Page 3 of 5 Skillsfirst Awards Ltd 2012
be inconsistent at effect. times. 3 Some use of relevant detail but may wander from the point or be very brief. Document occasionally confused. Linked ideas are grouped together although sequencing of information / ideas may lack clarity at times. Some formatting attempted and would probably elicit a response. Some language at an appropriate level. Subject-verb agreement and tense accurate most of the time. Syntax and sentence structure is mostly accurate with only minor errors. Spells correctly most common words and regular compound words. Errors appear as one-off slips and are not repeated. Punctuation of sentences and use of upper case for proper nouns accurate. Upper case always used for personal pronoun. structuring information but may lack adequate beginning and / or end. 2 Content is appropriate, although ideas may be repeated, irrelevancies introduced or be very brief. sequencing information / ideas but lacks clarity. formatting but may not be fully fit for purpose. Some use of appropriate Tense used correctly in some cases but with some inconsistencies. Subject-verb agreement is correct Spells correctly simple, everyday words, including some plurals, but occasional errors in more complex Sentences punctuated correctly most of the time. using upper case for personal pronoun. FS L1 Writing mark scheme v3.2 Page 4 of 5 Skillsfirst Awards Ltd 2012
Document not clear and coherent throughout language but with lapses. link sections within response. most of the time. Some weakness in sentence structure although syntax is generally accurate. words and words found in the task. 1 including appropriate content. Document makes sense at times but is unable to maintain clarity and / or coherence consistently. put some information / ideas in appropriate order. use appropriate format and / or language to suit Lacks a coherent structure (ie no discernible beginning, middle and / or end) end of sentence punctuation and/or use of capitals. spell very simple, everyday words correctly, but frequent errors and inconsistencies. end of sentence punctuation and/or use of capitals. FS L1 Writing mark scheme v3.2 Page 5 of 5 Skillsfirst Awards Ltd 2012