Essential Communication Skills| Level 2 Sample 1 controlled task | Mark Scheme | DRAFT v1.0
Assessment Activity
Completed
(C2.1) Take part in a formal discussion in a
group of 3 – 6 people. The discussion must
last between 10 – 20 minutes depending on
the size of the group.
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LEVEL 2 Speaking and Listening
Duration:
____________
Size of Group: ___________.
Assessment Criteria
Prepare preparation notes prior to the discussion clearly showing
points to be raised during the discussion to:
Provide information;
1
Express opinions/ Express feelings;
1
Ask questions;
Give instructions.
1
During the discussion the learner:
responded to spoken language by offering opinions or feelings about
this topic;
1
asked questions to increase their understanding of this topic;
1
understood the opinions and feelings of others and showed that you
can understand;
1
provided and responded to instructions;
1
used appropriate language and non-verbal communication;
2
helped to move the discussion forward.
1
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 6 marks required for a pass)
(C2.2) Give a talk/presentation of at least four
minutes to an audience of at least three
people
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Max
Marks
10
During the presentation the learner:
Used an image or other support materials to enhance the
talk/presentation and to help the audience to understand it;
2
demonstrated that they understood the topic and showed that they
can understand, provide and respond to instructions;
2
used notes to prompt when delivering the talk/presentation, but did
not read from them directly;
2
Structured the presentation so it was suitable for the purpose and
audience;
2
kept to the point and illustrated the main points clearly, using a
variety of strategies to deliver the message.
3
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 6 marks required for a pass)
11
Achieved
Mark
LEVEL 2
Reading
(C2.2) Read, understand and summarise
information independently from at least two
different documents about the same subject
As part of the reading activity the learner has:
summarised the main ideas and information from each source;
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4
used the summarised information effectively in the group discussion;
7
used the summarised information effectively in a written document.
7
18
Total marks available for this section (minimum of 11 marks required for a pass)
As part of the writing of the first document the learner has:
LEVEL 2 Writing
Doc 1
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(C2.3) Write documents that communicate
different information to different audiences
using language that is appropriate to purpose
and audience
put together a plan of what was going to be written and shows
clearly the main points obtained from the source document;
2
written and handed in a draft which has been checked by the
learner to identify and correct any mistakes;
1
made sure that the meaning is clear and the language used was
suitable for the task and the audience;
3
written the final document with accurate spelling
2
written the final document with accurate punctuation
2
written the final document, ensuring that sentences were formed
correctly, with accurate grammar
2
used appropriate paragraphing and made sure that the document
was fit for purpose and the audience.
3
Total marks available for this (minimum of 9 marks required for a pass)
Doc 2
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15
As part of the writing of the second document the learner has:
put together a plan of what was going to be written and shows clearly
the main points obtained from the source document;
2
written and handed in a draft which has been checked by the learner to
identify and correct any mistakes;
1
made sure that the meaning is clear and the language used was suitable
for the task and the audience;
3
written the final document with accurate spelling;
2
written the final document with accurate punctuation;
2
written the final document, ensuring that sentences were formed
correctly, with accurate grammar
2
used appropriate paragraphing and made sure that the document was fit
for purpose and the audience.
3
Total marks available for this section
(minimum of 9 marks required for a pass)
15