Marking Scheme of Half Yearly Exam Class XI

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CRPF AMERIGOG, GUWAHATI – 23 MARKING SCHEME HALF YEARLY 2017 - 2018
SUBJECT:	ENGLISH		CLASS:	XI
TIME:	3 HRS	SET     1	MAX. MARKS:	80
		SECTION A: READING		20
1.		Comprehension Passage NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and grammar, spelling or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifelifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to the question no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.	12
	(a)	On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option.		1×6 = 6
	1.	iii) Sea is the birth place of life on the earth.	1
	2.	iv) the plant life	1
	3.	iii) baby fish escape through	1
	4.	ii) other vegetarian food	1
	5.	iii) scarcity
	6.	i) plant plankton and small fish
	(b)	Answer the following questions as briefly as possible.		1×6 = 6
	1.	-because it has water.	1
	2.	-gives food and shelter to countless creatures. Is a source of protein.	1
	3.	-plant and animal life interdependent. It has plankton or algae a source of food for the animal plankton	1
	4.	- man is greedy hunting blue whales and other creatures causing extinction	1
	5.	- judiciously, - adverse	1 +1
2.		Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:	8
		NOTE: If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. 1 mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(a) or Q3(b). Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings. The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title, main points and sub-points may be accepted if they are indicative of the candidate’s understanding of the given passage, and the notes include the main points with suitable and recognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent pattern is followed.
	(a)	NOTE MAKING Distribution of Marks Abbreviations/ Symbols (with/ without key) – any four Title Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper indentation and notes)	1 1 3	5
		Suggested Notes: NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the 3rd person. Also accept them written in the 1st person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly
		Title- Importance of Technical writers
		A.2.1(I) NEED FOR T’CHN’C’L WRIT :- (i) Needed - by companies – comm. info. (ii) Companies – business area – IT , engineering products etc. (iii) Product – not understood – easily. (iv) Appoint – T’chn’c’l writ. A.2. (II) WORK OF T’CHN’C’L WRIT. :- (i) Preparing – marketing document . (ii) Brochures, website content. (iii) Preparation – whole – manuals. (iv) Also do – case studies. (v) T’chn’c’l writing ; writing look – diff. things. A.2.(III) REQUIREMENT FOR T’CHN’C’L WRIT :- (i) Mastery – English language. (ii) Creative ; expert – business English. (iii) Ideal candidate – PGDCA ; M.C.A ; M.A. (iv) Degree – English literature . (v ) Writing Skills – very sharp. (vi) Understand – T’CHN’C’L language. 10 A.2.(IV) JOB TRAINING :- (i) Companies – provide training. (ii) Emphasis – on skills. (iii) Train – to be up-to - date. A.2.(V) GOOD CHOICE FOR WOMEN :- (i) Women – more adept – creative writ. (ii) Do not entail graveyard shifts. A.2.(VI) SALARY OF T’CHN’C’L WRIT :- (i) Starts – Rs. 8,000 – 15,000 – month. (ii) Join as executive t’chn’c’l writ. (iii) Gets – promoted – various posts. (iv) Main criterion – merit. Key :- T’CHN’C’L :- Technical WRIT :- Writing COMM :- Communication INFO :- Information
	(b)	Summary The summary should include all the important points given in the notes Content Expression	2 1	3
		SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS		30
3.		Notice Format (The format should include: Name of the Institution/ Issuing Authority/ NOTICE/ Title/ Date/ Writer’s Name with Designation. The candidate should not be penalized if he/ she has used capital letters for writing a notice within or without a box. Content Expression	2 2	4
		Suggested value points - Heading –Book Fair - where – in the Auditorium -when-date and time - any other relevant details-reading sessions, quiz etc, different publishing houses
		Classified advertisement (The format should include: The heading/ in short, brief sentences/contact address) Content Expression	2 2	4
		Suggested value points - Heading –For Sale Computer Brand Purchased when? Condition Expected price Contact person details
4		Letter Writing Note – No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the modified block (traditional) and the block format (new) is permitted. Format 1. Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address, 4. Subject/ Heading, 5. Salutation, 6. Complimentary Close Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style		6 1 3 2
		-Suggested Value Points Letter to the Manager of Grand Electronics– -reference to the date of purchase and bill no -warranty period of washing machine - problems faced -request that the washing machine should be replaced immediately (any other relevant details) OR Letter to the Editor– - Apathy of govt. - public parks in a bad shape - No maintenance - swings, slides broken  -No benches or proper jogging track - haven for drug addicts and miscreants - measures to make them more people friendly -request to publish letter (any other relevant point)
	5	Speech Writing Format Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style Or Report Writing Format Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style	2 3 2 ½  2 ½
		Suggested Value points -invasion of media and technology -children exposed to television and video games from a young age -don’t read books -don’t know about the pleasures of reading -the world of fantasy and imagination it unfolds -makes your language and power of expression good -different genres-comedy, horror, mystery etc. -different authors, different styles (any other relevant data) Suggested Value Points - Cause of the collapse - inferior quality of building material - immense loss of property and life - No of deaths, many hospitalised - the response and help given by National disaster response Force -compensation to be provided by government (any other relevant point)
6.		Expression - Grammatical accuracy		½ x 8=4
		a) their-there b) highly-high c) is-are d) lower-lowers e)scientist-scientists f)concern-concerned g)caused-cause h)deal-dealt	½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½
7.		Expression- Grammatical accuracy		4
		a) would b) would c) may d) can/may	1 1 1 1
8.		Expression - Grammatical accuracy		2
		a) The Rajputs occupy an honourable place in the history of India. b) They were proud, patriotic, war-like people.
		SECTION C: LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS & LONG READING TEXT NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserve equal importance while awarding marks.	40
9.		This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension.	3
	(a)	The rain talks like a human being, use of ‘I’-Personification	1
	(b)	They would lie hidden and die	1
	(c)	The Voice of the Rain by Walt Whitman	1
		OR
	(a)	b) The Photograph by Shirley Toulson	1
	(b)	c)The sea which still looked the same even after so many years	1
	(c)	b)Human beings are subject to time	1
10.		Short Answer Type Questions Distribution of marks: Content Expression (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)	2 1
		Value points:
	1.	- wanted to marry someone mature with whom he could share his views and thoughts
	2.	- The author, his wife, the crew members,Larry Vigil and Herb Seiglerdid their best to manage the ship in the world’s roughest seas, the southern Indian Ocean. They at times felt hopeless but the children’s positivity, their cards and feelings made them determined.
	3.	- John Byro said that when he saw his stolen horse with Aram and Mourad. - theGaroghlanian family was known for its honesty and integrity. -he refused to believe it was his horse.
	4.	- precious treasure-gold, precious gems -board games, linen undergarments, razor, boxes of food and wine
		Q11 These questions have been set to test the students understanding of the text and their ability to interpret evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the students should be able to justify his/ her viewpoint.
11.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)	1 ½ 1 ½	3 3
		- was wild and spirited - had a way with animals and birds - stole a horse to ride, but took good care of it - loved his cousin Aram and tried to teach him riding - cared about family’s reputation and returned the horse when John Byro saw them with his horse but did not accuse them OR - the address had the narrator’s things - the things were displayed in a very tasteless manner - it made her feel sad and depressed - she realised the things were meaningless because they were associated with her mother who had passed away - she decided to forget the address and move on in life
		Q12 and Q13 – long Reading Text NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant
12.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)	1 ½ 1 ½	3 3
		Value points: - Otis family members were very practical and modern - not scared of the ghost - Mr Otis was proud and modern, did not believe in ghosts though the ghost’s appearance made him change. -was not scared and offered a lubricant to the ghost -Mrs Otis was like her husband and offered a tincture to the ghost -Washington and the twins played pranks on the ghost - Virginia was the only one who was kind to the ghost. She was pretty and talented.
13.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)	1 ½ 1 ½	3 3
		Value points: - old, wore clothes of antique cut - grey, matted hair - chains around his ankles and wrists - eyes red like burning coal -Mr. Otis was not scared and offered a lubricant to the ghost -twins threw a pillow at him -the ghost fled feeling insulted