Strictly Confidential - (For Internal and Restricted Use Only) All India Secondary School Examination March 2012

Marking Scheme - Summative Assessment 2 - English Communicative General Instructions:

Please note that the questions are numbered in continuation from 1 to 15.

(i)

Marking of the entire script should be done by one examiner. All answers in all the scripts issued to the examiner should be marked section wise. In the Marking Scheme, a slash(/) indicates alternative answers; any one such answer is counted as correct.

(ii)

(iii) Brackets ( ) indicate optional information; the mark is awarded whether the part in brackets is included or not. (iv) If a student writes an answer which is not given in the Marking Scheme but which is equally acceptable, full marks should be awarded. (v) Students should not be penalized if they do not follow the order of the section / question while answering.

(vi) In questions requiring word limit please note that no marks are to be deducted for exceeding the word limit. (vii) The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers. These are only guidelines and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct , marks should be awarded accordingly. (viii) As per orders of the Honble Supreme Court, the candidates would now be permitted to obtain photocopy of the Answer book on request on payment of the prescribed fee. All examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1 SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS Note: Section A tests the candidates ability in reading only. Therefore no deductions to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood.

Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information. 1. FREEDOM FIGHTERS Objective : Marking : a) b) c) d) e) 2. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (ii) To identify the main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer. MARKS 5

unfurled the national flag singing destroy their families non-violence effect MARKS- 5 To identify the main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

REPTILES Objective : Marking : a) b) c) d) e) (ii) (ii) (i) (iv) (i)

banded appearance harmless reptiles to escape tail, head confuses its enemy tail MARKS- 5 To identify the main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

3.

ELEPHANT Objective : Marking :

No penalty for spelling or grammatical error. Accept any other word which has the same meaning as the answers given below:
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a) b) c) d) e) 4.

on the elephants back by twirling his keeper (over the trees) kindness uproot an oak (tree) / pull down a house legs are like leather / toes are padded MARKS-5 To identify main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

NEEM Objective : Marking :

No penalty for spelling or grammatical error. Accept any other word / phrase equivalent in meaning to the answers given below: a) helps in curing various diseases (controlling infections, deworming, disinfecting and healing wounds) can be applied on the scalp to eliminate dandruff / boils / prevents hair fall neem leaf powder is used for preserving grains and pulses It is a symbol of good health and longevity tolerable SECTION B - WRITING 5. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - P. G. WODEHOUSE Objective: To use the given verbal output in a short, sustained piece of writing. Marking : Content : 2 marks (the given information in the question paper to be included) Expression : 2 marks ( fluency and accuracy to be taken into account) Note : Under content credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting ideas. The Bio sketch to be written in grammatically correct English using the hints given. TOTAL MARKS 20 MARKS-4

b) c) d) e)

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LETTER TO THE TOURISM MINISTER Objectives: To use an appropriate style and format to write a formal letter. To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale . (Content 4 Fluency 2 Accuracy 2 )

MARKS - 8

Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from the total for improper layout. (Layout includes: Senders address, date, Tourism Ministers address, subject, salutation, complimentary close and senders name. Under content, credit should be given for the candidates creativity. However, some of the following points may be included. Any other relevant point can be accepted. Minimum four points to be given by the student. Suggested Value Points: 7. Maintain clean surroundings Good hotels with international food made available Information about handicrafts and local culture Variety of accommodation to be made available Proper marketing and advertising Attractive travel packages Curb incidents of violence and terrorism MARKS-8

SPEECH - INTERNET Objectives : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. To write in a style appropriate for communicative purposes. Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale. (Content-4 Fluency-2
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Accuracy - 2 )

Layout

There should be an opening address to the audience as well as a concluding remark for the same. a mark may be deducted if there is no opening and or concluding remark. Under content, credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. However, some of the following points may be included. Any other relevant point can be accepted. Minimum four points to be given by the student.

Suggested Value Points: Wide information accessible at any time Online facilities have made life easier Social networking sites are beneficial Helps in studies Leads to better awareness SECTION C - GRAMMAR 8. GAP FILLING ANAESTHESIA Objective: To use grammatical items correctly. Marking : mark for each correct answer Answers: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) (i/iii) for / in (i) (ii) (iv) (iii) (iii) (ii) (iii) until is to Once much another as
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TOTAL MARKS 20 MARKS-4

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SENTENCE COMPLETION YOUTH CLUB Objective: To use grammatical items correctly. Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers: a) b) c) d) (iii) (ii) (iii) (iv) launched was inaugurated were displayed to create

Marks - 4

10.

REARRANGING WORDS AND PHRASES ADVERTISEMENT AND CHILDREN

TOTAL MARKS 4

Objectives: To reorder words/phrases to write grammatically accurate sentences. Marking: Answers : a) b) c) d) It showed a group of children staring out through a window A cartoon character surprised them with a toy he had brought for them It was a huge motorized train set which could move in circles Children were attracted to the toy and parents happily bought it for them / Children were attracted to the toy and parents bought it happily for them / Children were attracted to the toy and parents bought it for them happily MARKS-4 1 mark for every correct answer. For partially correct answer, no marks are to be allotted.

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EDITING UNCLE PETER Objective: To test the use of reported speech Marking : mark for each correct answer Answers : Incorrect a) b) our woke Correct my wake

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c) d) e) f)

these what years stayed hurricanes

the / those that year staying hurricane (Any one) arrived spent MARKS 4

g) h) 12.

arrival spend

NARRATION MANU AND GOKUL Objective: To transform sentences Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers : a) b) c) d) that he had joined a health club the previous what had made him join he wanted to be fit would go there the next day SECTION - D LITERATURE

TOTAL MARKS 20

General Instructions : This section is meant to test the students familiarity with and appreciation of the set texts and not written expression. However if the expression prevents clear communication, mark may be deducted in each question. 13. (A) - Objective: To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference, interpretation and comprehension. TOTAL MARKS 3 POETRY-OZYMANDIAS (OPTION ONE) Marking : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer Answers: (a) (b) (c) (iii) the passions (i/ ii) the sculptors / the hand of fate (ii) sculpted
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MARKS- 3

POETRY-SNAKE (OPTION TWO) Marking : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer Answers: (a) (b) (c) 13. (B) (ii) honour it (iii) his act of throwing a log at the snake (ii) make amends DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR

MARKS- 3

TOTAL MARKS 3

Objective: To test local and global understanding of the text. Marking : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer (a) (b) Caesars body / remains of Caesar / Caesars blood covered body He was being tactful / was waiting for the right opportunity / didnt want to annoy conspirators / wanted to win their confidence The conspirators / Brutus, Cassius and others TOTAL MARKS 8 MARKS : 2

(c) 14.

Objective: To test the ability to infer and evaluate. (a) FICTION A SHADY PLOT

Answer: (b) unable to do anything else They had to sit at a desk and answer all sorts of questions had to give up haunting almost entirely FICTION VIRTUALLY TRUE (Any two) MARKS : 2

Answer: (c) 14 year old school boy ,badly injured in a motor accident, condition critical comes out of the coma that doctors thought would last forever POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER MARKS : 2

Answer: arrival of a friendly Albatross that brought good luck ice gives way
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able to steer ship a good South Wind blows escape from the land of ice and snow DRAMA JULIUS CAESAR (Any two) MARKS : 2

Answer: convinces the Romans that he killed Caesar for the good of Rome told them that Caesar was ambitious said that Caesar would have made the Romans bondmen if he was allowed to live Brutus loved Rome more than he loved Caesar FICTION PATOL BABU (Any two) MARKS : 2

(e)

Answer: 15. role of an absent minded, short tempered pedestrian He collides with the hero on the side walk. The only word he has to speak is, Oh! (Any two)

Objective: To test the ability to infer ,extrapolate and evaluate the character , theme and plot. TOTAL MARKS 6 Marking Note: 4 marks for content 2 marks for expression as shown below 2 marks effective organization with very few errors 1 mark some weaknesses in organization; fairly frequent language errors 0 mark poor organization; many language errors For a child to secure four marks in the content, the answer has to be a sustained and cohesive piece of writing. : 6 marks

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POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER (OPTION ONE ) Suggested Value points: Friendly Albatross helps Mariners to escape from South Pole Ancient Mariner kills it for no reason Weather changes wind stops, no movement, stagnant water, sun burning down on them Other mariners blame Ancient Mariner for their misfortune They hang the dead Albatross around his neck as punishment (any four)

MARKS-6

FICTION - VIRTUALLY TRUE (OPTION TWO) Suggested Value points: As Michael played interactive games on his computer he came across Sebastians mind In each game Sebastian pleaded with Michael to continue Finally he won the game Warzone Michael came to know that his games were stolen from Sebastian who went into a coma after an accident When Michael won the game Warzone he rescued Sebastians mind and the boy came out of his coma QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1 SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS Note : Section A tests the candidates ability in reading only. Therefore no deductions to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood. Objective:. This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information. 1. FREEDOM FIGHTERS Objective : Marking : To identify main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

MARKS-6

MARKS 5

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Answers a) b) c) d) e) 2.

(i) unfurled the national flag (ii) singing (iii) destroy their families (iv) non-violence (ii) effect MARKS- 5 To identify main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

REPTILES Objective : Marking : Answers a) b) c) d) e) :

(ii) banded appearance (ii) harmless reptiles to escape (i) tail, head (iv) confuses its enemy (i) tail MARKS- 5

3.

ELEPHANT Objective : To identify main points of a text. Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

No penalty for spelling or grammatical error. Accept any other word which has the same meaning as the answer given below. Answers a) b) c) d) e) :

on the elephants back by twirling his keeper (over the trees) kindness uproot an oak (tree) / pull down a house legs are like leather / toes are padded

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NEEM Objective : Marking : To identify main points of a text. 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.

MARKS-5

No penalty for spelling or grammatical error. Accept any other word / phrase equivalent in meaning to the answers given below: Answers a) :

helps in curing various diseases (controlling infections, deworming, disinfecting and healing wounds) can be applied on the scalp to eliminate dandruff / boils / prevents hair fall Neem leaf powder is used for preserving grains and pulses It is a symbol of good health and longevity tolerable SECTION B - WRITING TOTAL MARKS 20 MARKS-4

b) c) d) e)

5.

PARAGRAPH WRITING TEACHERS DAY Objective: To use the given verbal input in a short sustained piece of writing. Marking : Content : 2 marks (the given information to be included) Note : Under content credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting ideas. Expression : 2 marks ( fluency and accuracy to be taken into account) Suggested value points: what when where how (suitable description of the celebration)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR BAD CONDITION OF ROADS Objectives: To use an appropriate style and format to write a formal letter. To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale. (Content 4 Fluency 2
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MARKS - 8

Accuracy 2 )

Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from the total for improper layout. (Layout includes: Senders address, date, editors address, subject, salutation, complimentary close and senders name) Under content , credit should be given for the candidates creativity. However some of the following points may be included. Any other relevant point can be accepted. Minimum four points to be given by the student. Suggested Value Points : (Any 02 problems and 02 suggestions) no proper maintenance a lot of money misused work not done according to specifications sub-standard material used authorities should be aware of dangers involved corrective measures to be taken proper drainage, proper monitoring of the work, quality control of material used, accountability MARKS-8

7.

ARTICLE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING Objectives : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently. To write in a style appropriate for communicative purposes. Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writing assessment scale. (Content-4 Fluency-2 Accuracy - 2 )

Maximum mark is to be deducted from the total for improper layout. Layout includes : suitable heading / title, by line (writers name). Under content, credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. However, some of the following points may be included. Any other relevant point can be accepted. Minimum four points to be given by the student.
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Suggested Value Points rising earth temperature / melting of ice caps and rising of water levels alarming depletion of ozone layer break in the food chain results in extinction of many species of birds and animals measures to tackle global warming afforestation / controlling environmental pollution / controlling greenhouse effect SECTION C - GRAMMAR 8. GAP FILLING MY SON Objective: To use grammatical items correctly. Marking : mark for each correct answer Answers: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) 9. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) within at beside of they from to had Marks - 4 TOTAL MARKS 20 MARKS-4

NEWS PAPER HEADLINES - QUAKE JOLTS DELHI Objective: To test the ability to expand the headlines appropriately and in context. Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers: a) (i) jolted
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b) c) d) 10.

(ii) (i) (iv)

has revised have won killing MARKS-4

REARRANGING WORDS AND PHRASES ORATOR Objective: To test the accurate use of grammatical items. To test the knowledge of syntax. Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer. For partially correct answer, no marks are to be allotted. Answers : a) b) c) d) An orator can perform great miracles. It is a powerful weapon in the hands of politicians. An orator can persuade large gatherings to his way of thinking. A good speaker has the ability to speak forcefully and convincingly.

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EDITING GIRL WITH THE BALL Objective: To use grammatical items correctly. Marking : a mark for each correct answer Answers : Incorrect a) very that b) c) d) e) f) g) h) a over from Correct so and (any one) the on into

MARKS-4

complaining complained from hidden then out hid when

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NARRATION INTERVIEWER / CANDIDATE Objective: To test the use of reported speech Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer Answers : a) b) c) d) what his qualifications were he had done Hotel Management from he had worked he could speak English fluently and (further) added that he also knew / he could speak English fluently and further said that he also knew SECTION - D LITERATURE

MARKS 4

TOTAL MARKS 20

General Instructions : This section is meant to test the students familiarity with and appreciation of the set texts and not written expression. However if the expression prevents clear communication, mark may be deducted in each question. 13. (A) Objective: To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference, interpretation and comprehension. TOTAL MARKS 3 MARKS 3

FICTION PATOL BABU (Option one) Marking Answers: a. b. c. (iv) None of the above (ii) Naresh Dutt (ii) He had offered him a role in a film : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer

POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER (Option two) Marking : 3 marks 1 mark for each correct answer Answers (a) (b) (c) :

MARKS - 3

(ii) The breeze stopped blowing and the sails dropped (iv) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S. T. Coleridge (ii) Alliteration

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13.B Objective: To test local and global understanding of the text. Marking : 3 marks -1 mark for each correct answer. FICTION A SHADY PLOT Answers : a) The speaker is a ghost / Helens ghost / ghost of Helen / Helen. John Hallock the writer / narrator is being addressed . Earlier the ghosts used to haunt purely for amusement, but due to Ouija Board fanatics they have to sit and answer questions and have no time for haunting. A board marked with the letters of the alphabet. Answers are supposed to be given by spiritual forces and spelt out by a pointer or glass held by fingertips of the participants. TOTAL MARKS 8 MARKS - 2 MARKS 3

b)

c)

14.

Objective: To test the ability to infer and evaluate. (a) FICTION VIRTUALLY TRUE Answer : Wild West (1 mark)

while playing, a Sheriff appeared - looked like a computer image but did not move like one (1 mark) MARKS- 2

(b)

POETRY - OZYMANDIAS Answer : (Any two points)

the statue was broken the face lay half sunk in the sand expression of face : frown, wrinkled lips, sneer of cold command two vast trunkless legs of stone remained name of the king written on the pedestal MARKS -2

(c)

DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR Answer : (Any two points)

They offered him equal say and power in the Senate Brutus promised to treat Antony with love and reverence / think good of him though he was Caesars friend
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Cassius assured him that he would have a strong voice in the disposing of new dignities MARKS - 2

(d)

POETRY - THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER Answer : (Any two points)

At first mariners accused him of having done a hellish thing When the mist and fog cleared they praised the Mariner for killing the bird When the ship entered the silent sea they again blamed him and hung the dead bird around his neck MARKS - 2

(e)

FICTION A SHADY PLOT Answer : (Any two points)

Ghosts decided to go on strike because the humans were making them work very hard They had to answer silly / many questions when humans sat with Ouija boards They had no time to haunt

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Objective: To test the ability to infer, extrapolate and evaluate the character, theme and plot. TOTAL MARKS 6 Marking Note: 4 marks for content 2 marks for expression as shown below 2 marks effective organization with very few errors 1 mark some weaknesses in organization; fairly frequent language errors 0 mark poor organization; many language errors For a child to secure four marks in the content, the answer has to be a sustained and cohesive piece of writing. : 6 marks

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DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR (Option one) Suggested Value points: (Any four points) Mark Antony wins the Romans through his oratorical skills He proves Caesar was not ambitious Reminds the citizens of the time they loved Caesar Tells them how Caesar was treacherously killed by the people he trusted / shows them his wounds Produces Caesars Will wherein the Romans were his heirs His powerful words assisted him in instigating the Roman mob against the conspirators. OR FICTION PATOL BABU (Option two) Suggested Value points: (Any four points) Patol Babu a one time stage actor He struggled to make a living He was thrilled when offered a role in a film In full expectations he went to the site (film shooting) only to realize it was a tiny role with hardly any dialogue Nevertheless he put in a lot of effort rehearsed the scene many times and did an excellent job of it He got immense satisfaction out of it though no one appreciated his efforts He needed money badly but walked away before being paid not money minded He was different in a world where people were made to do things, were paid for it and then everyone forgot about it.

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