2013

2

Past Years’ Questions (A Review)

Year Format Task 1997 An article for school newspaper To inform students about the nature

club and persuade them to join. 1998 A formal letter to the Manager of a

factory To request a visit for your school consumer club.

1999 A report to the Principal To inform the principal about the poor condition and services of the library.

2000 An informal letter to your mother To ask for some money to buy a birthday gift for your brother.

2001 An article for your school magazine How to cope with stress 2002 A talk to other students Road Safety 2003 A formal letter to your teacher To state the choice made by your class

on a trip after the end-of-year examination and give reasons for the choice.

2004 A report for the principal To write on matters in your school which could be improved.

2005 A letter to a friend (informal letter) To describe your experiences at a three-day outdoor camp.

2006 A letter to a friend (informal letter ) To give reasons why he/she would make a good Head Prefect

2007 A talk to students To give a talk on a reference book that is useful for secondary students

2008 An article for a school magazine To write an article about your friend. 2009 A report to the Principal To give reasons for the lack of interest

in sports and provide suggestions to overcome the problems.

2010 A letter to your cousin To tell him/her about the benefits of the National Service Programme and to encourage him/her to go.

2011 A speech to Red Crescent Society members

To inform them on how to manage a sprained ankle.

2012

An article

11-13

14-15

Language 15 Marks

30 15

3

TOTAL MARKS FOR DIRECTED WRITING

Aspects Marks Format 3 Content 12

Language TOTAL

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT

MARK RANGE DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA A

● The language is accurate apart from occasional draft slips. ● Sentence structure is varied and shows that the candidate is able to use sentence length and type to achieve an intended effect. ● Vocabulary shows some sophistication and is used with precision. ● Punctuation is correct. ● Spelling is correct across the whole range of vocabulary used. ● Paragraphs have unity. ● The tone is appropriate for a talk to students.

B

● The language is almost always accurate but there may be more minor or first draft slips. ● Errors may also arise from more ambitious structures which are imperfectly understood. ● Sentences show some variations in length and type, including the confident use of complex sentences. ● Vocabulary is wide enough to show intended meaning. ● Spelling is nearly always accurate. ● The tone is quite suitable for a talk to students. The reader is satisfied that a genuine attempt has been made.

C

● The language is largely accurate to communicate meaning clearly to the reader. ● Simple structures are used without error; mistakes may occur when more sophisticated structures are attempted. ● Vocabulary is adequate to convey intended meaning although it may not be sufficiently developed to achieve precision. ● Sentences shows some variety of length and structures although there is a tendency to repeat some sentence types, giving it a monotonous effect. ● Punctuation is generally accurate although errors may occur in more complex uses. ● The talk is written in paragraphs which show some unity, although links may be absent or inappropriate. ● The tone of the talk lapses into slang or informal language.

08-10

Introduction Title/SloganBonefiref Leaflet/Flyer

by Umer Hashmi

Arsalan Raza

2 February 2014

Lahore XYZ

QuettaGulistan TownArsalan

Hassan

ASPECTS OF FORMAT

a Formal report To: The principal Addressee

Poor

Conditions Topic/Title

(Paragraphs)

Reported by, Writer’s name & post

b Formal letter Sender’s name

The manager Recipient’s address

Date Dear sir, Salutation

Asking permission to visit … Title

(Paragraphs)

Yours faithfully Complimentary Close (name & designation)

Secretary c Informal letter 123, Jalan ABC Sender’s address

2500 KUANTAN

Dear Sara, Salutation friend’s name) (Paragraphs)

Yours sincerely, Complimentary Closed A Speech / Talk Good morning, Greeting

The title of my speech is Topic/Purpose

(Paragraphs)

Thank you Endinge An Article for school magazine /

school newspaper HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Title

Writer’s name

(Paragraphs) Tone (sharing&informative)

(Paragraphs) Tone (sharing&informative)