S7/02 English Stage 7 Paper 2 Mark Scheme From 2023

Section B: Writing

Notes to markers

• Use the marking grids on the following pages.

• Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
• A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
• The lower mark within a box should be given if some the criteria have been met but not all.
• Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.

Marks

Creation of texts (Wc) 5

Vocabulary and language (Wv) 3

Grammar and punctuation (Wg) 7

Structure of texts (Ws) 7

Word structure [spelling] (Ww) 3

[Total 25]

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Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
[5 marks] [3 marks] [7 marks] [7 marks] [3 marks]
Content is entirely relevant. The response is well- Grammatical structures are
organised and uses a good almost always accurate
Features of the relevant range of organisational throughout the text. For example,
genre, if appropriate, are features accurately. there is:
used confidently • a wide range of sentence
throughout. Events are logically types to add descriptive detail
sequenced throughout the and/or build up tension
Narrative viewpoint is well- text from opening to • a range of complex
established and engages conclusion. sentences accurately to
the reader’s interest provide clarity and emphasis,
throughout. Paragraphs are used e.g., by positioning of clauses
competently to structure the varying word order or
Characters are developed narrative and control the expansion of verb phrases
and well-portrayed with pace of the story. There is • formal and/or informal
some evidence of a good cohesion within and register used appropriately
distinctive voice. between paragraphs. according to context, purpose
and audience.
A good range of sentence
openings and connectives There is a good range of
are used to compare, punctuation. For example:
sequence and qualify • commas, ellipses, colons,
events. semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens used accurately to
clarify meaning in sentences
and dialogue.

[4–5] [6–7] [6–7]

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S7/02 English Stage 7 Paper 2 Mark Scheme From 2023

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is relevant. Material is relevant using The response is generally Grammatical structures are Spelling is generally correct
vocabulary accurately for the well-organised and uses a mostly accurate throughout the throughout. (There may
Features of the relevant genre. range of organisational text. For example, there is: occasionally be phonetically
genre, if appropriate, are features accurately. • a range of sentence types to plausible attempts at
evident. Ideas are developed with add descriptive detail and/or complex words.)
detail using a variety of Events are logically build up tension
Narrative viewpoint is ambitious vocabulary, sequenced throughout the • some use of complex Correct spelling of nearly all
clear and generally linguistic and literary text though there may be sentences to provide clarity polysyllabic words, e.g.,
engages the reader’s techniques. some inconsistencies. and emphasis e.g., by appear, information,
interest throughout. positioning of clauses varying probably, separate
Paragraphs are used word order or expansion of wondering/wandering,
Main characters are appropriately to structure verb phrases business, essentially,
developed and well- the narrative. • formal and/or informal register accommodation
portrayed with some is generally used appropriately
evidence of a distinctive A range of sentence if relevant e.g., depending on
voice. openings and connectives the target audience.
are used appropriately to
compare, sequence and There is a range of punctuation
qualify events. e.g.,
• commas, ellipses, colons,
semi-colons, dashes and
hyphens are used accurately to
clarify meaning in sentences
and dialogue.

[3] [3] [4–5] [4–5] [3]

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S7/02 English Stage 7 Paper 2 Mark Scheme From 2023

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (Wg) (spelling)
Content is mostly Vocabulary is relevant and The response is generally Grammatical structures are Spelling of common and
relevant. suitable for the genre. organised and attempts generally accurate throughout some less-common words,
some organisational the text. For example, there is: including polysyllabic and
General features of the Ideas are developed using features. • some range of sentence compound words, is
genre, if appropriate, are appropriate vocabulary. types to add descriptive detail generally accurate. e.g.,
evident. linguistic and literary Events are sequenced and/or build up tension accurate, present, evidence,
techniques. though there are • some complex sentences making, possible, search.
Narrative viewpoint is inconsistencies may be attempted but mainly
generally clear and may a mix of simple and
help engage the reader’s Paragraphs / sections are compound sentences are
interest. used to structure the used accurately to add detail.
narrative though not always • Formal and/or informal
Some characters are consistently or register is attempted
developed and well- appropriately. according to context, purpose
described and audience.
Movement between
paragraphs may be There is some range of
disjointed with a limited punctuation e.g.,
range of sentence openings • commas, semi-colons,
and connectives. dashes and hyphens) is used
accurately to clarify meaning
in sentences and dialogue.
• There may be evidence of
comma splicing.

Note: if punctuation is totally

lacking and other descriptors met
then give the lower mark here.

[2] [2] [2–3] [2–3] [2]

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S7/02 English Stage 7 Paper 2 Mark Scheme From 2023

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
Content has limited Language is simple and Some attempt to organise Basic grammatical structures are Spelling of high frequency
relevance. relevant. For example, the response. generally correct, for example: words is generally correct,
vocabulary conveys meaning • subject and verb generally e.g., their/there, friend,
Some features of the which is suitable for the Some basic sequencing of agree another, around, because,
genre, if appropriate, may genre. ideas in relation to the • past and present tense of verbs anything, something.
be present. stimulus. generally consistent.
Ideas might be developed • There is a mix of simple and
Narrative viewpoint is not using some deliberate Paragraphs / sections are some compound sentences
always consistent. Some choices of vocabulary, evident with related points used accurately.
attempt is made to though may not always be grouped together or linked • Some complex sentences may
engage the reader. accurate. by time sequence. be attempted to expand detail
but not always successfully.
Some characters are Movement between • Formal and/or informal register
described. paragraphs or sections, may be attempted but not
is disjointed with a very consistently according to
A maximum of 1 mark can limited range of sentence context, purpose and audience.
be awarded if not the openings and connectives.
given genre. Punctuation:
• Demarcation of straightforward
sentences is usually correct.
• Commas are used in lists and
occasionally to mark clauses.

Note: learners should gain marks

for good English with punctuation
errors rather than lose marks for
what is essentially good English.

[1] [1] [1] [1] [1]

Creation of texts (Wc) Vocabulary and language Structure of texts (Ws) Grammar and punctuation (Wg) Word structure (Ww)
(Wv) (spelling)
No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response No creditable response
[0] [0] [0] [0] [0]

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