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Marking Scheme for SPM Paper 2 - Writing
Marking Scheme for SPM Paper 2 - Writing
The essay and writing paper will have 60 marks in total. However, the total weightage is still at 25% in the overall SPM English paper. The overall time allocated for paper 2 English SPM is 90 minutes. This paper has 3 parts.
Part 1
Part 1
The essay is a limited response essay.
Writing a short note or email in less than 80 words.
This is an obligatory task and all candidates must complete it.
Intended CEFR level(s) - A2
(20 marks)
Part 2
Part 2
The essay is also a limited response essay.
Directed writing or guided writing in 125-150 words.
Type of essays: Expository essay, Description essay & Persuasive essay.
This is an obligatory task and all candidates must complete it.
Intended CEFR level(s) - B1
(20 marks)
Part 3
Part 3
The third question is an open response essay where you can choose 1 title to write.
There will be 3 questions on extended writing task.
You’ll need to choose 1 essay to write in 200-250 words.
Type of essays: Articles, Reports, Reviews & Stories.
Intended CEFR level(s) - B2
(20 marks)
The scores are calculated based on several criteria as follow.
The scores are calculated based on several criteria as follow.
Task Achievement
Task Achievement
You will be needed to answer all tasks according to the question.
You should always highlight the key answer and support it with any proof as well as give a definite opinion, especially on descriptive writing at Part 3.
English Coherence and Cohesion
English Coherence and Cohesion
The structure of your essay should be well organized with paragraphs that contain the key point.
Link your sentences and cohesive devices wherever possible – thus, therefore, in contrast, furthermore, moreover etc.
English Vocabulary and Resources
English Vocabulary and Resources
You’ll need to show a wide range of vocabulary by using a more complex word in structured sentences.
REMEMBER, you need to avoid spelling errors and word formation.
English Grammar Accuracy
English Grammar Accuracy
Use the correct tenses all the way through your essays.
DON’T overlook the punctuation mistakes too!
SPM Writing Assessment Scales.
SPM Writing Assessment Scales.
PART 1
PART 1
PART 2
PART 2
PART 3
PART 3
Marking Aspects
Marking Aspects
example:
example:
#If you score 3 marks in part 1, you will only score 1 mark in part 2.
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