Writing rubric

CATEGORY EXCELLENT TO VERY GOOD 4 points

GOOD TO AVERAGE 2 points

FAIR TO POOR 1 point

ORGANIZATION Thorough development of a written composition: English 1(60 to 80 words)English 2(80 to100 words)English 3(100 to 120 words).

The introduction is interesting and inviting. Ideas are organized in a meaningful way. The sequence of ideas is logical and well developed.Satisfying conclusion

Some knowledge of a written composition: English 1(40 to 50 words)English 2(60 to 70 words)English 3(80 to 90 words).

The introduction is interesting, but not inviting. Ideas are loosely organized, but in general main ideas stand out. The sequence is logical but incomplete.The conclusion is clear.

Limited knowledge of a written composition:English 1 (0 to 20 words)English 2 (30 to 40 words)English 3 (50 to 60 words)

The introduction is confusing.Ideas are confusing or disconnected. The sequence of ideas is not logical and it is incomplete. Inadequate use of transitions or not transitions at all.The conclusion is confusing.

VOCABULARY Sophisticated rangeEffective word and usage Word form mastery. Appropriate register.

Adequate range.Occasional errors of word form, choice, usage, but meaning not obscured.

Limited range.Frequent errors of word form, choice, usage, meaning confused or obscured.

LANGUAGE Effective complex constructions, Effective but simple Major problems in simple/complex

CELE: Inglés – Otoño 2011Rúbricas: Prod. Escrita / Prod. Oral

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USE few errors of agreement tense, number, word order/function, articles, pronouns and prepositions.

constructions, minor problems in complex construction, several errors of agreement, tense, number, word order/function, articles, pronouns but meaning seldom obscured.

constructions, frequent errors of negation, agreement, tense, number, word order/function, articles, pronouns, prepositions, and/or fragments, deletions, meaning confused or obscured.

MECHANICS The composition demonstrates mastery of conventions. Few errors of:1. Spelling2. Punctuation3. Capitalization4. Paragraphing.Excellent handwriting and presentation.

Occasional errors of:

1. Spelling2. Punctuation3. Capitalization4. Paragraphing but meaning not obscured.Clear handwriting and presentation.

Frequent errors of:

1. Spelling2. Punctuation,3. Capitalization,4. Paragraphing, meaning confused or obscuredPoor handwriting and presentation.

TASK FULFILLMENT

The task was completely fulfilled. All the required elements are present in the written composition. The format is the appropriate (personal letters, emails, notes or messages).

The task was partially fulfilled. Most of the required elements are present in the written composition. The format is the appropriate (personal letters, emails, notes or messages).

The task was barely fulfilled. Some or none of the required elements are present in the written composition. The format is inappropriate (personal letters, emails, notes or messages).

CELE: Inglés – Otoño 2011Rúbricas: Prod. Escrita / Prod. Oral

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Speaking rubric

CATEGORY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS (4 points)

MEETS EXPECTATIONS(2 points)

NOT THERE YET(1 point)

ACCURACY (use of basic language structures)

Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences. Speech is accurate when using memorized phrases. Some errors may occur when expressing own meaning.

Sometimes (80-98% of time) speaks in complete sentences. Speech is accurate when using memorized phrases. Errors are more frequent when trying to express own meaning.

Rarely (60-79% of time) speaks in complete sentences. Memorized phrases contain frequent errors.

FLUENCY ANDPRONUNCIATION

Speech has few pauses.No mispronunciation that would interfere with comprehension.

Speech contains some pauses and rephrasing.Mispronunciation of words or errors in intonation cause several misunderstandings.

Speech is hesitant, choppy.Mispronunciation and inaccurate stress make understanding difficult. Much repetition; OR not enough speech to evaluate.

INTERACTION Almost always respondsappropriately toQuestions/statements.

Sometimes responds appropriatelyto questions/statements.

Rarely responds appropriately to questions/statements.

CELE: Inglés – Otoño 2011Rúbricas: Prod. Escrita / Prod. Oral

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VOCABULARY Shows control of a broad range of the vocabulary taught in class and always uses this vocabulary appropriately. Includes 1-2 words that might be new.

Shows control of an adequate range of the vocabulary taught in class and most often uses this vocabulary appropriately. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new.

Shows very limited control of the vocabulary taught, making discussion extremely difficult; OR not enough speech to evaluate. Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

TASK FULFILLMENT AND CONTENT

The task was completely fulfilled. All the required elements are present in the interview.The student shows a full understanding of the topic.

The task was partially fulfilled. Most of the required elements are present in the interview. The student shows a good understanding of the topic.

The task was barely fulfilled. Some or none of the required elements are present interview.The student does not seem to understand the topic very well.

CELE: Inglés – Otoño 2011Rúbricas: Prod. Escrita / Prod. Oral

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