Assessment Rubrics Task 1: Self (10 marks) Points/Marks 1 2 3 4 5 Vocabulary and expressions Structures and grammar Fluency Pronunciation Content Uses only basic and inappropriate vocabulary and expressions Uses incorrect structures, makes frequent major errors Hesitates too often when speaking, which often interferes with communication Frequent problems with pronunciation and intonation Too basic/irrelevant and/or inappropriate self-introduction Uses limited vocabulary and expressions Uses basic structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors make it difficult to understand the student Basic information about oneself is introduced, but not very interesting. Uses fair vocabulary and expressions Uses a variety of structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors sometimes make it difficult to understand the student Some interesting and relevant information is introduced. Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions, but makes some errors in word choice Uses a variety of grammar structures, but makes some errors Speaks with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are usually clear/accurate with a few problem areas Interesting and relevant information about self is mostly introduced. Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions Uses a variety of structures with only occasional grammatical errors Speaks smoothly, with little hesitation that does not interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are almost always very clear/accurate Highly interesting and relevant information about self is introduced. Task 2: Group discussion (15 marks)
Points/Marks 1 2 3 4 5 Vocabulary and expressions Structures and grammar Fluency Pronunciation Interaction Uses only basic and inappropriate vocabulary and expressions Uses incorrect structures, makes frequent major errors Hesitates too often when speaking, which often interferes with communication Frequent problems with pronunciation and intonation Needs a lot of help communicating; usually does not respond appropriately or clearly Uses limited vocabulary and expressions Uses basic structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors make it difficult to understand the student Needs a lot of help communicating; usually does not respond appropriately or clearly Uses fair vocabulary and expressions Uses a variety of structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors sometimes make it difficult to understand the student Tries to communicate, but sometimes does not respond appropriately or clearly Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions, but makes some errors in word choice Uses a variety of grammar structures, but makes some errors Speaks with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are usually clear/accurate with a few problem areas Generally responds appropriately and keeps trying to develops the interaction Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions Uses a variety of structures with only occasional grammatical errors Speaks smoothly, with little hesitation that does not interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are almost always very clear/accurate Almost always responds appropriately and always tries to develop the interaction Real World task: Oral Presentation (15 marks) Group (5 marks)
Visual Aids Grammar, mechanics & spelling 0 Makes so many errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that it is incomprehensible. 1 Makes quite a lot of errors in grammar mechanics, and/or spelling 2 Makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. 3 Makes almost no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling. Design 0 No relevant visual aids 1 Presentation uses a dull ppt. It is not presented in a creative way. 2 Presentation uses some design elements, but doesn't present them in a creative way that enhances the presentation. 3 Presentation makes effective use of visual aids, design: background, text, graphics, and animation in a creative way that enhances the presentation Team work Cooperation 0 Shows no sign of cooperation 1 Shows inconsistent level of cooperation 2 Shows fairly consistent level of cooperation 3 Shows strong level of cooperation Time management 0 Presentation lasts less than 5 minutes or longer than 20 minutes. (1 Presentation lasts less than 8 minutes or longer than 18 minutes. 2 Presentation lasts less than 14 minutes or longer than 16 minutes. 3 Presentation lasts between minutes. Individual (10 marks) 1 2 3 4 5 Ideas Vocabulary and expressions Ideas are not organized. It seems to be a collection of unrelated information. It is very difficult to figure out what the presentation is about. Uses only basic and inappropriate vocabulary and Ideas are not The information is mostly unrelated. It is difficult to figure out what the presentation is about. Uses limited vocabulary and expressions Ideas are somewhat organized, but are not very clear and there are sections that do not make sense. Uses fair vocabulary and expressions Ideas are expressed in a pretty clear manner, but the organization could have been better. Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions, but makes Ideas are expressed in a clear and organized fashion. It is easy for the listeners to figure out what the presentation is about. Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions
Structures and grammar Fluency Pronunciation Body language and gesture expressions Uses incorrect structures, makes frequent major errors Hesitates too often when speaking, which often interferes with communication Frequent problems with pronunciation and intonation Very poor: eye contact facial expression hand gesture polite clothing Uses basic structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors make it difficult to understand the student Poor: eye contact facial expression hand gesture polite clothing Uses a variety of structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication Pronunciation and intonation errors sometimes make it difficult to understand the student Moderate: eye contact facial expression hand gesture polite clothing some errors in word choice Uses a variety of grammar structures, but makes some errors Speaks with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are usually clear/accurate with a few problem areas Good: eye contact facial expression hand gesture polite clothing Uses a variety of structures with only occasional grammatical errors Speaks smoothly, with little hesitation that does not interfere with communication Pronunciation and intonation are almost always very clear/accurate Very Good: eye contact facial expression hand gesture polite clothing Real World Task: Documentary Video (15 marks) Needs work Good Excellent Content and Organisation (7) (0-2) Presents little of the required information; does not answer research question or elaborate with examples. The topic of the project does not contribute to any understanding of the society. It was poorly executed. (3-5) Presents most of the required information; answers the research question, but doesn't elaborate with many examples. The topic of the project is fairly interesting and provides some understanding and contribution to the society. It was executed fairly well. (6-7) Presents all required information; answers the research question and backs up opinion with good examples. The topic of the project is very interesting and contributes a great deal to understanding the society. It was well executed. Organization (3) (0-1) Project was disorganized and hard to (2) The project was moderately neat and (3) The project was neat and visually