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English

Stage 9

V1

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Stage 9 Paper 1 Mark Scheme

Section A: Reading

Question 1

Part Mark Answer Further Information

muscles, nerves and tendons Also accept:

1 neck, back, shoulders and head

region / hands

Total 1

Question 2

Part Mark Answer Further Information

to engage the reader / to
interact with the reader / to
1 inform the reader what the
paragraph is going to be about

Total 1

Question 3

Part Mark Answer Further Information

teenagers / (young) children / any 3 for 1 mark
pupils / (an 11-year-old) boy
1 Do not accept: class / school /
mobile-phone users.

Total 1

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Question 4

Part Mark Answer Further Information

signs / indications / features
(a) 1
appearing / happening / taking
place / developing / being felt /
(b) 1
present

lowering / lessening / decreasing

(c) 1 / diminishing

Total 3

Question 5

Part Mark Answer Further Information

When you use a computer, please
ensure that you make your seat
comfortable: sit upright, angle the
screen to suit your height; place a
pillow behind your back; place a
book under your feet.
2
Award 2 marks if 4-6 of the
missing punctuation marks are in
the correct place.
Award 1 mark if 2-3 of the
missing punctuation marks are in
the correct place.

Award 0 marks if 0-1 of the

missing punctuation marks are in
the correct place.

Total 2

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Question 6

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Although / while / despite the fact 1 mark for suitable connective at
that / mobile phones are popular, the beginning.
they can injure the hands when
used to text. 1 mark for complex sentence that
holds its meaning.
Despite mobile phones being
popular, they can injure hands Accept other suitable examples.
2
when used to text.

Although they can injure hands,

mobile phones are popular
because they can be used to
text.

Total 2

Question 7

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Over-using technology might Accept other answers that
lead to RSI but it might not. suggest the outcome is a
1
possibility.

Total 1

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Question 8

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Dared to write Accept any four for 1 mark each.
splendid things (about the
school)
(How) lovely (the) masters
(were)
spelling mistakes

Did not dare to write

4
anything horrid (about his
school)
complaints (to our parents)
food was lousy
hated a (certain) master
(We were) punished
spelling correction

Total 4

Question 9

Part Mark Answer Further Information

1 From What is RSI?
texting/texts / mobile phones /
television / internet
(a)
1 From Boy
letter writing

He cant write what he wants to 1 mark for a relevant quotation.

write. Accept other valid alternatives.

There was no way, therefore,

(b) 2 that we could ever complain. . . /
that dangerous Headmaster
who was leaning over our
shoulders . . .

Total 4

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Question 10

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Boy Accept other suitable examples.

Mind you / There was

1
no way / lousy /
clever fellow

Total 1

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Section B: Writing (Non-fiction)

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PURPOSE AND SENTENCE

TEXT STRUCTURE PUNCTUATION SPELLING
AUDIENCE STRUCTURE
Conventions of text type Overall text is shaped Sentence structures are A range of punctuation is Spelling virtually correct
are used to create and structured with shaped and crafted so used accurately and for over a range of
impact and engage the purpose and audience in as to contribute to the effect. vocabulary used,
reader. mind. overall impact of the text. including more complex
and difficult words.
Viewpoint is clear and
logical.

6/7 6/7 6/7 5 4

Conventions of text type Paragraphs are Sentence structures are Accurate use of a range A few spelling errors,
are secure and consistent sequenced effectively, generally shaped and of punctuation. mostly of more difficult
and appropriate for contributing to the overall positioned for particular Punctuation is beginning words.
purpose and audience. shape of the text. Links effect. to be used for effect.
between paragraphs are
Viewpoint is controlled, clear and purposeful.
with content purposefully
developed. A variety of cohesive
devices are used to make
links between sentences
clear for the reader.

4/5 4/5 4/5 4 3

Conventions of text type Paragraphs are used to Beginning to use a Generally accurate use A number of errors OR
are evident and organise the text, with variety of sentence of a range of punctuation simple vocabulary is
appropriate for purpose some shaping evident. structures, lengths and to make meaning clear. spelt correctly.
and audience. Links between paragraphs types for effect.
are clear.
Viewpoint is sustained,
with relevant content A range of cohesive
developed in detail. devices are used to link
sentences, generally
effectively.

2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2

Some conventions of Paragraphs are used to Different sentence A range of punctuation Many errors, including
text type are evident, but organise the text with structures are used, used; errors do not a range of simple words.
not secure. some links between including complex. Some impede meaning.
paragraphs. variety of sentence
Viewpoint is evident but subjects. A variety of
not controlled. Some cohesive devices connectives are used to
are used to link sentences. clarify ideas.

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Award 0 where performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.

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Stage 9 Paper 2 Mark Scheme

Section A: Reading

Question 1

Part Mark Answer Further Information

1 Joe Miles
1 We know what he is thinking and
feeling. / It is his thoughts and
actions which drive the plot.
Accept any suitable quotation such
as because the text says Joe
Miles yes, thats me.

Total 2

Question 2

Part Mark Answer Further Information

far worse / (nothing short of) 3 correct for 2 marks
tragic. / (the) gory (details.) / it's 1/2 correct for 1 mark
not a pretty sight.' / ('This is just)
2 awful / never seen so many Ds
and Es on one page in my entire
life / dire report / nasty report

Total 2

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Question 3

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Phrase 1 mark for one phrase in own
not very good at school subjects words.
Quotation
I think I'm pretty intelligent but not 1 mark for one quotation to support
when it comes to school subjects. given phrase

Phrase Accept other appropriate

observant / notices things quotations if they support given
Quotation phrase.
Like I'm very observant. I notice
things

Phrase
worries about what his Mum thinks
Quotation
I could just forget to show it to my
2 Mum. / just dreading the moment
when Mum's memory came rushing
back.

Phrase
gets on well with his Dad
Quotation
He chats with me though. He'll tell
me about his day

Phrase
confident even though he has a
bad report he is self-confident
Quotation
Actually, I think Im pretty
intelligent. . .

Total 2

Question 4

Part Mark Answer Further Information

He smiled merrily. / He asked Mum
if she had had a funky day. / He
1 did what he was told very readily. /
He set the table quite superbly.

Total 1

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Question 5

Part Mark Answer Further Information

She forgets to ask for his report.
1

Total 1

Question 6

Part Mark Answer Further Information

time to persuade Dad / keep the 2 marks for 2 points.
matter secret from his Mum / 1 mark for 1 point.
2 wanted Dad rather Mum to sign the
slip

Total 2

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Question 7

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Phrase 1 mark for one phrase
cares about his children.
Quotation 1 mark for one quotation to support
read Claire a bit of a story / He given phrase
gave me one of the American
comics which I collect.

Phrase
has a good sense of humour.
Quotation
full of funny stories about the
people he'd met. (He'd even mimic
their voices.)
2
Phrase
works hard
Quotation
About half past seven Dad came
home.

Phrase
enjoys his work
Quotation
partly owns a shop called Fantasy
/ Adventure it really is his pride
and joy

Total 2

Question 8

Part Mark Answer Further Information

She used to talk to him while he
ate and he would tell funny
stories. Now she goes into the
kitchen to listen to the radio and he
2
just watches television while he
eats.
2 marks for responses describing
the atmosphere with evidence from
the passage.
1 mark for reasonable response
describing the atmosphere without
evidence from the passage.

Total 2

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Question 9

Part Mark Answer Further Information

(put the report down) a shaken any two
man. / This is just awful (he
2 pronounced.) / (Just hold on a
minute). Has your mum seen this?

Total 2

Question 10

Part Mark Answer Further Information

1 charging about like a rhino with a
sore head. / It's as if she's got
special antennae.

1 Explanation
It shows how angry Joes Mum
would be when she reads his
report. / It shows that Joes Mum
can sense when reports are due.

Total 2

Question 11

Part Mark Answer Further Information

to create the effect that he is
directly speaking to the reader / in
1 conversation with Mum / to
emphasise the point

Total 1

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Question 12

Part Mark Answer Further Information

Yes Accept any reasonable explanation
want to find out what happens next appropriately related to a Yes / No
/ want to find out how his mum will response.
react / want to find out if his mum
and dad join forces in their dealing
with Joe or become closer or join
forces in what kind of punishment
he will receive / like the character of
Joe / funny/witty, etc. / story seems
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realistic / can relate to own life

No
think Joe should not be going
behind his Mothers back / Joe
should work hard at school / Its not
funny that he doesnt work hard at
school.

Total 1

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Section B: Writing (Fiction)

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CONTENT AND SENTENCE

TEXT STRUCTURE PUNCTUATION VOCABULARY SPELLING
AUDIENCE STRUCTURE
Narrative features Overall text is shaped Sentence structures A range of punctuation Vocabulary is used Spelling is virtually
(character, plot and and structured with are shaped and is used accurately and precisely and correct over a range
setting) crafted to purpose and audience crafted so as to for effect. imaginatively to of vocabulary used,
create impact and in mind. contribute to the clarify and extend including more
engage the reader. overall impact of the meaning. complex and difficult
Viewpoint clearly text. words.
established and
controlled.

Literary or linguistic
devices deployed for
effect.

6/7 5 5 5 4 4

Narrative features Paragraphs are Sentence structures Accurate use of a Vocabulary is chosen A few spelling errors,
(character, plot and sequenced effectively, are generally shaped range of punctuation. carefully and for mostly of more
setting) managed contributing to the and positioned for Punctuation is effect. difficult words.
effectively to engage overall shape of the particular effect. beginning to be used
the reader. Viewpoint text. Links between for effect.
controlled. paragraphs are clear
and purposeful.
Literary or linguistic
devices used A variety of cohesive
purposefully. devices are used to
make links between
sentences clear for
the reader.

4/5 4 4 4 3 3

Narrative features Paragraphs are used Beginning to use a Generally accurate Some evidence of A number of errors OR
(character, plot and to organise the text, variety of sentence use of a range of vocabulary chosen simple vocabulary is
setting) developed with some shaping structures, lengths punctuation to make for effect. spelt correctly.
convincingly to be of evident. Links and types for effect. meaning clear.
interest to the reader. between paragraphs
Viewpoint sustained. are clear.

Literary or linguistic A range of cohesive

devices are generally devices are used to
effective. link sentences,
generally effectively.

2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2 2

Narrative features Paragraphs are used Different sentence A range of punctuation Simple, generally Many errors,
(character, plot and to organise the text structures are used, is used; errors do not appropriate vocabulary including a range of
setting) are in with some links including complex. impede meaning. is used limited in simple words.
evidence and of between paragraphs. Some variety of range but relevant.
some interest to the sentence subjects. A
reader. Viewpoint is Some cohesive variety of connectives
generally sustained. devices are used to are used to clarify
link sentences. ideas.
Literary or linguistic
devices are sometimes
used effectively.

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Award 0 where performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.

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