Version : 17/03/2011. Functional Skills Certificate. Functional English Reading Level 1. Mark Scheme examination March series

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1 Version : 17/03/2011 Functional Skills Certificate Functional English Reading Level 1 Mark Scheme 2011 examination March series

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3 Functional English Marking Key Level 1 Level 1 March 2011 A 1 B identify main points/ideas A 2 C understand texts in detail A 3 D identify main points/ideas A 4 A understand texts in detail A 5 D understand texts in detail A 6 B identify suitable responses to texts 3

4 Question Mark scheme Standard Marks Award one mark for each of four Utilise reasons why recycling is a good information thing up to a maximum of FOUR contained in marks. texts Award one mark for each of four things people can do to help them Respond to recycle up to a maximum of FOUR texts marks. NB Understand Candidates may not present the texts in detail four points for 7a and the four points for 7b neatly on the lines provided. Instead they may bunch the points. This is allowed within each part of the question. The maximum mark is 4 for each part even if more than four valid points have been made. Points that belong in 7a but appear in the answer to 7b and vice-versa are not to be awarded. 7. You are going to help write a leaflet about recycling to be delivered to houses in your area. Use the information and ideas in the article to help you. You should write: (a) four reasons why recycling is a good thing to do (b) four things people can do to help them recycle. (a) (b) cuts down on waste saves the planet s energy reduces the need for mining don t have to make new plastics helps save the rainforests reduces global warming by/or puts less greenhouse gas in the air (one point) reduces/saves carbon from going into the air saves us all money. make a calendar note when recycling is collected recycle waste from all rooms, e.g. the bathroom keep the recycling bin next to the main rubbish bin obtain a council recycling bin/box/bag re-use plastic bags or get a re-usable shopping bag donate old batteries to charities. Zero mark band Nothing relevant to reward 0 marks 4

5 Question Mark scheme Standard Marks Award up to two marks for each response up to FOUR marks. Identify how Candidates may express the ideas texts have below in their own words. been NB presented Candidates may bunch their answers. This is allowed. Respond to There must be a valid link between texts the chosen presentational device and the reason why it would make it easy for people to understand to get the two marks. 8. Look at the way the article in Source B has been presented. List two ways it has been presented and say why each one would make it easy for people to understand. 1. The headings are in bold, coloured font. The reader knows what the sections are about because the headings stand out. 2. The writing is in sections / paragraphs. This means the text is easy to read and gets the ideas across. 3. There are bullet points used. This helps to divide off and emphasise some important points because they stand out. 4. The article uses pictures. This makes it attractive and illustrates the writing. Zero mark band Nothing relevant to reward 0 marks 5