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    The document provides a sample scoring guide for a 112/1 English Language Paper 1 exam in Uganda. It includes two sample exam questions and outlines the key points that would be expected in a candidate's response for each question. For the first question, the guide provides an example summary and notes the number of ideas, use of punctuation, and word count that would be considered for scoring. For the second question, a reading comprehension, the guide lists various sub-questions and the criteria for scoring each part correctly or incorrectly. It then provides similar guidance for scoring an expected writing response to question three.

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    The document provides a sample scoring guide for a 112/1 English Language Paper 1 exam in Uganda. It includes two sample exam questions and outlines the key points that would be expected in a candidate's response for each question. For the first question, the guide provides an example summary and notes the number of ideas, use of punctuation, and word count that would be considered for scoring. For the second question, a reading comprehension, the guide lists various sub-questions and the criteria for scoring each part correctly or incorrectly. It then provides similar guidance for scoring an expected writing response to question three.

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    The document provides a sample scoring guide for a 112/1 English Language Paper 1 exam in Uganda. It includes two sample exam questions and outlines the key points that would be expected in a candidate's response for each question. For the first question, the guide provides an example summary and notes the number of ideas, use of punctuation, and word count that would be considered for scoring. For the second question, a reading comprehension, the guide lists various sub-questions and the criteria for scoring each part correctly or incorrectly. It then provides similar guidance for scoring an expected writing response to question three.

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    112/1

    ENGLISH
    LANGUAGE
    Paper 1
    2024

    UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD


    Uganda Certificate of Education

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE

    Paper 1

    SCORING GUIDE

    © 2024 Uganda National Examinations Board


    112/1 - ENGLISH SAMPLE PAPER SCORING GUIDE

    ITEM 1: SUMMARY – The Effects of Environmental Pollution


    This is an example of the points which the learner can extract as they
    prepare to generate the rough copy.
    1. Environmental pollution causes heavy rainfall.
    2. Rising water levels.
    3. Prolonged dry seasons.
    4. Loss of lives.
    5. Results in property damage.
    6. Compromised transportation.
    7. Soil erosion which degrades agricultural lands.
    8. Reduces their long-term productivity.
    9. Pollution causes deforestation.
    10. Loss of biodiversity.
    11. Flood waters carry pollutants which contaminate water sources.
    12. Poses a risk to public health.
    13. Has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems.
    14. Loss of habitats leaves many families without a place to sleep or earn a
    living.
    15. leads to educational disruption.
    16. leads to spread of respiratory diseases.
    17. Interrupted utilities.
    18. High insurance costs.

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    SAMPLE SUMMARY
    This is an example of a fair copy that a learner can present.

    The Effects of Environmental Pollution


    Environmental pollution causes heavy rains, rising water levels,
    prolonged dry seasons and loss of lives. It results in property damage,
    compromised transportation and soil erosion which degrades agricultural lands.
    This reduces their long-term productivity. Pollution causes deforestation and loss
    of biodiversity. Flood waters carry pollutants which contaminate water sources
    hence posing a risk to public health. Pollution has adverse effects on aquatic
    ecosystems. Loss of habitats leaves many families without a place to sleep
    or earn a living. Pollution also leads to educational disruption and spread of
    respiratory diseases. It interrupts utilities and leads to high insurance costs.
    (99 words)
    GUIDELINES TO SCORING SUMMARY
    The following is the rubric upon which scoring of a summary will be based:
    1. An indented paragraph with:
    13 ideas and above  3 scores
    7 – 12 ideas  2 scores
    2 – 6 ideas  1 scores
    0 – 1 ideas  0 scores

    2. No title scores, Maximum 2 scores.


    3. No subject scores, Maximum 1 score.
    4. No subject, but has title, treat as normal.
    5. Outlined ideas, 1score.
    6. No punctuation at all, 0 scores.
    7. Use of commas throughout, 1 scores.
    (Follow the rule of the commas in a sentence.)
    8. Word limit, 105 words.

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    ITEM 2: READING COMPREHENSION
    S/N RESPONSE DETAILS SCORES

    a The story teller gave Andrew the school fees because:


    1. Andrew seemed to be generous.
    One correct answer = 01
    2. He trusted Andrew.
    Incorrect or no
    3. Andrew was his friend.
    4. They were in the same discussion group. answer=00

    5. They participated together in other school activities.


    6. The storyteller admired Andrew’s
    ‘entrepreneurship’ skills.

    b This proverb warns against trusting people easily One correct answer = 01
    without proper judgement, for example, the story teller
    trusted a wrong person with his money for school fees Incorrect or no
    and registration and ended up losing it.
    1. Learners should interpret the proverb in relation toanswer=00
    the text.

    2. Appearances can be deceptive for example


    Andrew appeared to be a good friend yet he
    was a conman.
    c “Andrew was arrested seven days ago,” the police One correct answer = 01
    officer said.
    Incorrect or no
    answer=00

    d Character of the story teller  Learner states and


    1. He is gullible/ easily deceived / naïve. explains/illustrates 1
    correct trait, Score 1
    2. He is irresponsible.
     Learner fails to state
    3. He is short-sighted. any trait or gives
    irrelevant ones /
    incorrect / no response.
    0 score.
     Learner scores 0 for
    only stating a trait.

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    e Reader’s feelings towards Andrew Learner states and
    1. I hate/despise/detest him for taking his friend’s explains/illustrate an
    money.
    appropriate feeling = 01
    2. I am angry/annoyed/upset/irritated with him for score
    being mischievous. Incorrect or irrelevant
    Note: Reject any positive feelings towards Andrew, in feeling stated = 00 score
    consideration of values.
    f One should:  At least 1 relevant
    1.Think twice before they act.
    and well-
    2. Know that not all that glitters is gold. explained lesson =
    3.Know that appearances can be deceptive. 01 scores
    4.Never judge a book by its cover.
    5.Sometimes better be alone than in bad company.

    6. Seek for help / assistance when faced with


    challenges.
    Note: Reject lessons that start with, I learn to/not to.

    ITEM 3: WRITING:
    The expected texts to be written by the learners could be any of the
    following:
    1. Official / Formal letter.

    2. An e-mail.
    3. An invitation card.
    4. A memo.

    Scoring:
    1. F. Format.
    2. C. Content.
    3. S. Spelling.
    4. T. Tense.
    5. P. Punctuation.
    6. Sc. Sentence Construction.
    7. V. Vocabulary / Register.
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    SCORES:

    F C S T P Sc V/R
    03 03 01 01 01 01 01
    KEY:
    F. Format
    C. Content
    S.
    T.
    P. Language.
    Sc.
    V/R.
    F) FORMAT:

    (F) Format Scores


    03 02 01 00
    Official/Formal Addresses (Senders Any Any Any None
    letter & Receivers. 5–8 3–4 1-2
    Date
    Salutation
    Subject
    Complementary
    close
    Signature
    Name
    Paragraphing
    03 02 01 00
    E – mail Receiver’s Any Any Any None
    E–mail (TO: ) 3 2 2
    Sender’s
    E–mail (FROM:)
    Subject
    Date
    Paragraphing

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    MEMO Title/Heading Any Any Any None
    Receiver (TO: ) 5–7 3–4 1-2
    Sender (FROM: )
    Date
    Subject
    Message
    Signature / Title
    INVITATION Framed / Unframed Any Any Any None
    CARD Title/ Heading 3 –4 2 1
    RSVP / Correct
    person / Telephone
    number / Names.

    CONTENT:
    Expected Ideas:
    1. Status quo / Reference to the scenario, i.e. acknowledging the
    previous requests.
    2. Motion / Resolution.
    3. Date.
    4. Time.
    5. Debate style / format.
    6. Benefits of participation e.g. skill development, certificates,
    rewards and Recognition.
    7. How to confirm participation.

    Scores:
     Any 6 – 8 ideas, 3 scores.
     Any 3 – 5 ideas, 2 scores.
     Any 1 – 2 ideas, 1 scores.
     No idea, 0.

    LANGUAGE:
    S Spellings: Below 5 errors, – 01 score
    6 and above errors, – 00 scores

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    T Tenses: Below 4 errors, – 01 score
    5 and above errors, – 00 scores

    P Punctuation: Below 5 errors, – 01 score


    6 and above errors, – 00 scores
    Sc Sentence Construction:
    Below 5 errors, – 01 score
    6 and above errors, – 00 scores

    V/R Vocabulary / Register:


    Use of 3 apt vocabulary / register – 01 score
    Less than 3 or absence – 00 scores
    ELABORATION OF VR:
     Opposers / Negators
     Proposers / Affirmers
     Motion / Resolution
     Debate formats e.g. parliamentary, World Schools, Karl popper,
    Traditional etc.
     Main speakers / Floor speaker.
     Panel of Judges / Jury.
     House / Audience.
    BREVITY: If the number of words is less than half of the required
    number, adjust the error count to 0 – 2  1 score.
    3 and above  00.

    ITEM 4: WRITING:

    The expected texts to be written by the learners could be any of the


    following:
    Expected Responses:
    1. Dialogue.
    2. Speech.
    3. Statement /Narrative.

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    Scoring:
    1. F. Format.

    2. C. Content.
    3. S. Spellings.
    4. T. Tenses.
    5. P. Punctuation.
    6. Sc. Sentence Construction.
    7. V/R.Vocabulary / Register.

    SCORES :

    F C S T P Sc V/R
    03 03 01 01 01 01 01

    KEY:
    F. Format
    C. Content
    S. Spelling
    T. Tenses
    P. Language
    Sc. Sentence construction
    V/R. Vocubulary/Register

    Format Scores
    03 02 01 00
    Dialogue Heading / All Misses Any None
    Showing 3 Aspects. heading but 1 of the
    Participants has Aspects.
    participants.
    Participant 1
     Participant 2

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    Speech Heading Any Any Any None
    Protocol 5–6 3–4 1–2
    including including
    Greeting paragraphing paragraphing
    Self-
    introduction
    Conclusion
    Paragraphing
    Statement / Heading All three Any 2 Any one None
    Narrative Self- Aspects. including Of the
    introduction paragraphing. three.
    Paragraphing.

    CONTENT:
    Expected Ideas:
    1. Status quo i.e. acknowledging that lights were unlawfully switched
    off. Mention time the lights were switched off (evening/evening
    lessons).
    2. Admit or deny participation in the act of switching off lights.
    3. Resolution i.e. claim innocence or apologise if guilty.
    4. Conclusion.

    Scores:
     Any 3 – 4 ideas, 3 scores.
     Any 2 ideas (including status quo), 2 scores.
     Any 1 idea, 1 score.
     No idea, 0 score.
    LANGUAGE:
    S Spellings: Below 5 errors, – 01 score
    6 and above errors, – 00 scores

    T Tenses: Below 4 errors, – 01 score


    5 and above errors, – 00 scores

    P Punctuation: Below 5 errors, – 01 score


    6 and above errors, – 00 scores
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    Sc Sentence Construction:
    Below 5 errors, – 01 score
    6 and above errors, – 00 scores

    V/R Vocabulary / Register:


    Use of 3 apt vocabulary / register – 01 score
    Less than 3 or absence – 00 scores

    ELABORATION OF V/R:
     Chairperson Disciplinary Committee
     Innocent / Guilty
     Mercy / Forgiveness
     Crime / Offence / Indiscipline / Misbehaviour / Misconduct.
     Going against school rules and regulations.
     Violation of School rules.
     Culprit.
     Victim of indiscipline.
     Scapegoat.
     Suspect.

    BREVITY: If the number of words is less than half of the required


    number, adjust the error count to 0 – 2  1 score.
    3 and above  00.

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