MARKING GUIDELINE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE TVET COLLEGES
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
NQF LEVEL 2
(4101124)
FUNCTIONAL WRITING
ASSESSMENT 3
TOTAL MARKS: [40]
EXAMINER: A. STUURMAN
MODERATOR: S. NAZO
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NCV LEVEL 2 FUNCTIONAL WRITING MARKING GUIDELINE
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Content Grammar/Style Format Total
15 10 5 30
CONTENT: (15 marks (indicated √)
GRAMMAR: 10 marks (award with regard to coherence √, grammar √, register √
and spelling √ )
FORMAT: 5 marks (indicated X)
FORMAT:
• Heading XX
• Name and surname X
• Date X
• Clear evidence of paragraphing (introduction, body and conclusion) X
If there is no clear indication of at least 3 paragraphs do not award a mark.
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CONTENT:
Introduction: (2)
Mention the critical water situation in the Western Cape and the need for people to
change their water usage habits/call on people to start saving water.
Body (10)
We should show that the points given have been expanded. Award marks for
creativity (Do not be restricted by the points in the question)
• Quick shower/ bath out of bucket
• Do dishes in a basin
• Fewer washing loads
• Re-use grey water
• Do not use a hosepipe to clean your car. Or any other relevant
point.
• According to the marker’s discretion, give an extra mark for a student’s
creativity.
Conclusion (3)
Any relevant conclusion ends with a positive note showing that our efforts to save
the little water left in our dams will not be in vain. Encourage people to save
water.
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See rubric for language.
Grammar/ Style
10 Excellent, consistent style that maintains an appropriate style and
tone.
Excellent use of vocabulary.
Correct sentence structure, spelling and punctuation (0 mistakes)
Excellent paragraphing.
9-7 Moderately successful use of an appropriate style and tone.
Wide range of vocabulary.
Correct sentence structure.
Few errors in language usage, spelling and punctuation (1-4
mistakes)
Good paragraphing.
6-5 Average use of an appropriate style and tone.
Average range of vocabulary.
Sentences are mostly correct.
Some errors in language usage, spelling and punctuation (5-7
mistakes)
Paragraphing done.
4-3 Style is uneven but consistent.
Tone is informal in places.
Adequate vocabulary.
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Sentences are mostly correct.
Errors in language, spelling and punctuation (8-10 mistakes) No
paragraphing.
2-1 Style and tone are not consistent or appropriate at all.
Limited vocabulary.
Poor sentence structure.
Errors in language, spelling and punctuation.
No evidence of paragraphing (11 and more mistakes)
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QUESTION 2
Content Grammar/Style Format Total
15 10 5 30
CONTENT: 15 marks (indicated √)
GRAMMAR: 10 marks (see rubric)
FORMAT: 5 marks, 10 x ½ (indicated X)
Any street/box number
TOWN/CITY (CAPS)
Postal code
(X = If town/city is not in caps or the code is missing do not award a mark)
X 5 September 2017 OR X 5 September 2017
The Director
Department of Water and Sanitation
Blanckenberg Street
BELLVILLE
7530 (XX)
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Dear Sir/ Madam(X)
COMPLAINT ABOUT SLOW RESPONSE/DELAYS IN FIXING WATER PROBLEMS
(Or any relevant heading) (MUST BE IN CAPS) (XX) (DO NOT ACCEPT LETTER
OF COMPLAINT)
Introduction (5)
Mention that you attended a residents’ meeting on 24 August 2018, about the
delays from City council to fix burst water pipes and leaking taps. Express
disappointment on behalf of the residents.
Body (8)
Explain possible causes of water pipe bursts and leaking taps e.g. old pipes and
vandalism by thieves who steal and sell metal taps to the scrap yard
You noted with concern that despite numerous complaints the City Council does not
respond timeously.
Mention that the community is losing a lot of water, and the inconvenience of water
cuts every time there is a burst water pipe.
Suggest a solution to the above-mentioned problems e.g. replace old pipes and
replace metal water taps in public areas with plastic ones/ Call on the council to
act/respond swiftly to any complaints submitted.
Conclusion (2)
End with a goodwill statement e.g. I hope my complaint will receive the urgent
attention it deserves. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Yours faithfully X
Signature X
NAME AND SURNAME (Must be IN CAPS (X)
Grammar/ Style
10 Excellent, consistent style that maintains an appropriate style and
tone
Excellent use of vocabulary
Correct sentence structure, spelling and punctuation (0 mistakes)
Excellent paragraphing
9-7 Moderately successful use of an appropriate style and tone.
Wide range of vocabulary
Correct sentence structure
Few errors in language usage, spelling and punctuation (1-4
mistakes)
Good paragraphing
6-5 Average use of an appropriate style and tone
Average range of vocabulary
Sentences mostly correct
Some errors in language usage, spelling and punctuation (5-7
mistakes)
Paragraphing done
4-3 Style is uneven but consistent
Tone is informal in places
Adequate vocabulary
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Sentences mostly correct
Errors in language, spelling and punctuation (8-10 mistakes) No
paragraphing
2-1 Style and tone not consistent or appropriate at all
Limited vocabulary
Poor sentence structure
Errors in language, spelling and punctuation No evidence of
paragraphing (11 and more mistakes)
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QUESTION 3: EMAIL
Content G / L /S Total
07 03 10
• To: cj3@gmail.com
• Subject: any relevant
• Salutation: Dear/Hi/, any name
Introduction (2)
• Show appreciation for your friend’s enquiry.
• Acknowledge the water crisis in the Western Cape.
• Highlight that the Western Cape is still one of the top tourist
destinations in the South
Africa and it is still safe to visit.
Body (3)
• Hotels still offer world class services, and most hotels use alternative
water sources for cleaning and flushing.
• I can still enjoy the best water activities at the sea.
• Enough safe water for drinking and personal hygiene.
• Encourage him to bring waterless hand cleansers and clothes that can
be worn more than once to help save water. (Any 3)
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Conclusion (2)
Encourage your friend to visit.
GOODWILL
Regards/Best wishes/Cheers/ Your friend
Any name or Initial and surname or Nickname
GRAMMAR/STYLE (3)
2-3 Excellent, consistent style.
Excellent use of vocabulary, correct sentence structure, spelling and
punctuation; mainly correct language usage. Good paragraphing (Clear
indication of introduction, body and conclusion) (0-1 Mistakes)
1-2 Moderately successful use of language.
Wide range of vocabulary; correct sentence structure; few errors in
language usage, spelling and punctuation. Attempt to use paragraphs.
(2-4 Mistakes)
1 Style uneven but consistent.
Adequate vocabulary; sentences mostly correct; some errors in
language usage, spelling and punctuation. No paragraphing (5-7
Mistakes)
0-1 Style and tone are not consistent or appropriate at all.
Limited vocabulary: poor sentences structure; errors in language,
spelling and punctuation (8 and more)
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GRAND TOTAL: 40
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