For writing tasks, full marks are typically only awarded for responses exceeding 60 words (roughly 8 lines).

| Domain | Mark Scheme Expectation | Student’s Performance | Mark | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (5 marks) | Has date, salutation, chronological order, closing. | Has all features. Basic but correct. | 4/5 | | Sentence Structure (5 marks) | Variety of sentence starters; use of simple past tense. | Repetitive “I...” starters. “Say” instead of “said” (tense shift). | 2/5 | | Spelling/Vocab (5 marks) | High-frequency spelling. Emotional vocabulary. | “Dere” (dear), “general” (missing ‘the’?). Basic vocabulary (scared, cold). | 2/5 |

The is an essential diagnostic tool designed to help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against international standards. These schemes provide a rigorous yet flexible framework that ensures grading remains consistent and fair across diverse classroom environments. Key Features & Assessment Structure