# Mark Scheme - The Urban Garden
1. Previous use of space (2 marks)
Award marks for:
- It was a parking lot/derelict parking lot (1)
- Evidence: "what had once been a derelict parking lot" (1)
2. Initial objections to garden project (3 marks)
Award 1 mark for each objection identified:
- "Nothing will grow here"/"The soil's too poor"
- "Who's going to maintain it?"
- "It'll just attract vandals"
3. Maya's methods of convincing people (3 marks)
Award 1 mark for each point:
- Showed research/studies about urban agriculture
- Presented plans for soil rehabilitation
- Organized a volunteer schedule
4. Understanding grandmother's meaning (4 marks)
Award marks for:
- Reference to victory gardens during war time (1)
- Explanation of how garden brings people together (1)
- Evidence of community interaction (1)
- Specific example from text (e.g., Mrs. Chen teaching children, Mr. Rodriguez and Dr. Smith
discussing composting) (1)
5. Benefits to community (6 marks)
Award 2 marks for each benefit with explanation:
- Educational value: classroom for generations/biology lessons (2)
- Mental health: therapy center/stress relief (2)
- Social connection: meeting place/cultural exchange (2)
6. Aisha's story impact (3 marks)
Award marks for:
- Initially struggled with language/communication (1)
- Gained confidence through gardening (1)
- Now shares knowledge with others/contributes to community (1)
7. Cultural diversity in the garden (3 marks)
Award 1 mark for each example with explanation:
- Italian basil from Mrs. Rossi's family
- Chilies from Mr. Patel's village
- Indigenous corn varieties
8. "Revolution in miniature" effectiveness (3 marks)
Award marks for:
- Shows contrast with digital/modern life (1)
- Represents social change/community building (1)
- Demonstrates transformation of both space and people (1)
9. Word suggesting stress relief (1 mark)
Award 1 mark for:
- "peace"
10. Development of community theme (2 marks)
Award marks for:
- Clear explanation of how community develops throughout passage (1)
- Relevant supporting evidence from text (1)
Additional Marking Guidelines:
- Accept any valid alternatives supported by the text
- Reward clear expression and detailed analysis
- Credit relevant quotations that support answers
- For multi-mark questions, award marks for different points (avoid crediting the same point
twice)
- Responses should demonstrate understanding of explicit and implicit meanings
Total: 30 marks