POINTS OF INTERPRETATION
Functional composition marked out of 20 marks. Must be a report.
Format
Report layout 2 marks
Report tone of language (formal, passive voice). 2 marks
Language accuracy.
Grammar (Tenses, punctuation, agreement) 2 marks
Sentence construction (structure) 1 mark
Spelling 1 mark
The report must address the following:
Introduction: Purpose and preparation of visit/reason for writing a report. 2 marks
Body: - Places visited and what was learnt.
- Achievements of the trip
- Problems encountered
- Precautions to be put in place.
Conclusion: Recommendations
Layout: 2 marks
Heading ½ marks
Introduction ½ marks
Body ½ marks
Conclusion ½ marks
Signing off ½ marks
marto answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 06:28
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