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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge Ordinary Level

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2015 series

2010 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH


2010/12 Paper 1 (Poetry and Prose), maximum raw mark 50

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2015 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some
Cambridge O Level components.

® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.


Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
Cambridge O Level – October/November 2015 2010 12

All questions are marked out of 25.

The Assessment Objectives are evenly weighted across each question. The assessment objectives
for the paper are:

AO1 show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts

AO2 understand the ways literary texts can be interpreted from surface level to deeper awareness
of ideas and attitudes and their contexts

AO3 recognise and appreciate ways in which writers use language

AO4 recognise and appreciate ways in which writers achieve their effects (e.g. structure, plot,
characterisation, dramatic tension, imagery, rhythm, setting and mood)

AO5 communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to what is read

The Band Descriptors cover marks from 0 to 25, and apply to the marking of each question. They
guide examiners to an understanding of the qualities normally expected of, or typical of, work in a
band. They are a means of general guidance, and must not be interpreted as hurdle statements. For
the purposes of standardisation of marking, they are to be used in conjunction with the Practice and
Standardisation scripts discussed during the coordination meeting and with Team Leaders.

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015


Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
Cambridge O Level – October/November 2015 2010 12

BAND DESCRIPTORS TABLE

25 Answers in this band have all the qualities of Band 2 work, with further insight,
Band 1 24 sensitivity, individuality and flair. They show sustained engagement with both
23 text and task.

Sustains a perceptive, convincing and relevant personal response


22 • shows a clear critical understanding of the text
Band 2 21 • responds sensitively and in detail to the way the writer achieves
20 her/his effects
• integrates much well-selected reference to the text

Makes a well-developed, detailed and relevant personal response


• shows a clear understanding of the text and some of its deeper
19
implications
Band 3 18
• makes a developed response to the way the writer achieves her/his
17
effects
• supports with careful and relevant reference to the text

Makes a reasonably developed relevant personal response


16 • shows understanding of the text and some of its deeper implications
Band 4 15 • makes some response to the way the writer uses language
14 • shows some thoroughness in the use of supporting evidence from the
text

Begins to develop a relevant personal response


13
• shows some understanding of meaning
Band 5 12
• makes a little reference to the language of the text
11
• uses some supporting textual detail

Attempts to communicate a basic personal response to the task


10
• makes some relevant comments
Band 6 9
• shows a basic understanding of surface meaning of the text
8
• makes a little supporting reference to the text

Some evidence of simple personal response


7
• makes a few straightforward comments
Band 7 6
• shows a few signs of understanding the surface meaning of the text
5
• makes a little reference to the text

4
Limited attempt to respond
Band 8 3
• shows some limited understanding of simple/literal meaning
2

Below
0/0–1 No answer/Insufficient to meet the criteria for Band 8.
Band 8

© Cambridge International Examinations 2015

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