Scoring Rubric: Writing Test (90 marks)

Description

Maximum
score

1. Content (12 points)

- Completeness

Earned
score

(-2) for each question missed or incorrectly answered

- Appropriate length (within 5-10 sentences)

(-1) for a 4 or 11 sentence-long answer; (-2) for the rest

- Understandability
Total
2. Sentence structures and transition words (12 points)
- Correct sentence structures with no fragments or run-ons

6
12
5

- (-1) for each incorrect sentence (e.g. each fragment or run-on)

- Various types of sentences*

- Appropriate use of transition words
Total
3. Other grammatical points (8 points)
- Overall grammar

4
3
12
8

- (-2) for each repeated mistake

- (-1) for each TWO non-repeated mistakes

Total
4. Punctuation and Mechanics (8 points)
- Spelling

8
4

- (-2) for each repeated misspelling

- (-1) for each TWO non-repeated misspellings

- Capitalization

- (-1) for each mistake

- Commas, periods and other punctuation marks

- (-1) for each mistake

Total
5. Vocabulary (5 points)
- Appropriate use of word choice and vocabulary

8
5

- (-1) for each inappropriate word choice

Total
GRAND TOTAL

5
45 x 2 = 90

*To get 4 marks, the student must use at least 3 types of sentences from the following list:
-

simple sentences
compound sentences
complex sentences with adverb clauses
complex sentences with adjective clauses (relative clauses)
complex sentences with noun clauses
compound-complex sentences

Scoring Rubric for Role Play Project (100 marks)

Criteria

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

0-4

4-8

9-12

13-15

0-3

4-6

7-8

9-10

0-3

4-6

7-8

9-10

Individuals score
0-3
4-6

7-8

9-10

Groups score
Content (15):
understandability
coherence
proper length of the clip and each
members speech
Accuracy (10):
grammar (for spoken language)
vocabulary / word choice
pronunciation (correct most of the
time / not impeding understanding)
Appropriateness (10):
appropriate language functions
appropriate levels of formality (of
language and manner)
Preparedness & Showing
understanding of the content (10):
confidence
emotional involvement
clear and loud voice
proper non-verbal cues (e.g. eye
contact, gestures, etc.)
Overall impression (5)

0-1

2-3

Total (50)

Total: ______ x 2 = __________

Scoring Rubric for Impromptu Speaking Test (60 marks)

Scoring Criteria
Willingness to Communicate (11 marks)
Confident
Adequate attention to group members*
Acceptable length of time**
Content (11 marks)
Relevant to the topic
Understandable (fluent & easy to follow)
Coherent***
Accuracy (8 marks)
Correct grammar (most of the time)
Appropriate word choice
Correct pronunciation (most of the time)
Total

Name:
marks

Group Sec Date:

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5
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
30

*Maintaining eye contact with and paying attention to others (Looking at ones note from time to time is acceptable.)
**Speaking neither too much nor too little (i.e., appropriately contributing to the conversation and allowing others to participate)
***Able to connect his/her ideas with others ideas (e.g. by saying, What do you think?, I dont quite agree, or So do I, or saying something connected to/ based on
others ideas).

Participation Scoring Rubric (40 marks)

The student

Never

Sometimes

Always

0-1

2-3

4-5

pays attention to studying in class.

does homework and/or assignments.
participates in class activities.
does not display disruptive behaviors
(e.g. using mobile phones or talking in
class).

Total ______ x 2 = ________