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** YEAR 11 ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS EXAM **

** November, 2011 **
** Instructions to Candidates **

**// 1. //****// This paper consists of TWO sections //** **// Section A: Text Production- Expository Writing //** **// Section B: Communication Response- Comprehension Activity //** **// This exam has a separate hard copy booklet with your required Reading Material and task descriptions if needed. //**

**// Both parts are worth 15 marks each. It is suggested that you spend approximately 45 minutes on each. //**

**// 2. //****// It is advised that you use Word Processing to complete each task, UNLESS you require a handwritten exam //** **// for Special Provisions in 2012 //** **// Create a SEPARATE NAMED FILE for Section A and Section B. //**

**//SAVING YOUR WORK//**

**// Save each file into a NEW FOLDER in the Submissions folder on the Moderation Drive //** **// HOW TO DO THIS: //** **// Go to the MODERATION Drive (it may be on your desktop OR can be accessed via My Computer) //** **// Go to STUDENT SUBMISSIONS - then ENGLISH - then COMMUNICATIONS - SEM 2 EXAM. //** Choose your teacher's folder and put your NAMED (use your initials) document in the appropriate folder - Part A or Part B

**// Put the following information as a HEADER for each file: //** **// a. Your NAME AND HOME GROUP //** **// b. Your Teacher's Name //**

**// If you are handwriting - make sure you write your (and your teacher's) name on each page of each response. //**

**// 3. //****// Be sure you allow yourself time to draft your work. Dictionaries may be used in the exam. //**

** Time Allocated: 1.5 hrs ** **(including Log In and Reading time)**

=**Assessment Information**= Each Section is assessed using the Performance Standards LINK HERE. You will receive a Mark /15 for each section and a Final Grade A - E**.** This information will appear on a separate assessment sheet.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

 * Section A: Knowledge and Understanding 1, 2, 3; Application 1,3; Communication 1,2**
 * Section B: Knowledge and Understanding 1,2,3; Analysis 2; Application 2,3; Communication 1,2**