Oral Assessment Rubric Criteria Level of achievement (excellent) Level of achievement (Acceptable) Level of achievement (Not Acceptable) Vocabulary Proper use of topic vocabulary No deviation from topic Clear understanding of topic Adequate usage of vocabulary appropriate to topic Minimum deviation from topic Understanding of topic Inadequate usage of vocabulary appropriate to topic Deviation from topic Little understanding of topic Grammar Proper usage of subject/verb agreement Proper usage of gender/number agreement Proper use of tense Uses facts, formulas, procedures and concepts appropriately to the level Adequate use of subject/verb agreement Adequate use of gender/number agreement No interference with communication Adequate use of tense States appropriate to the level facts, formulas, procedures and concepts with some inaccuracies Inability to use subject/verb agreement Inability to use gender/number agreement Salient interference with communication Inadequate use of tense Inappropriate use of facts, formulas, procedures and concepts to the level Adherence to topic/ Flexibility in comprehension Able to exchange same ideas with the interviewer Connects ideas or develops solutions in a clear and coherent order Some variation from the topic Able at times to interchange same ideas with the interviewer Arranges ideas or solutions into a simple pattern Lack of understanding of topic at hand. No flexibility of transition from topic to topic List of ideas or expresses solutions in a fragmentary manner, without a clear or coherent order Pronunciation Clear enunciation of vowel sounds Close to native speech pattern (based on vowel sounds) Proper use of stressed syllable Inconsistency in vowel sounds Acceptable use of stressed syllable No interference with communication Interference with communication due to vowel sounds Incorrect use of stressed syllable Fluency Fluid transition from topic to topic Uninterrupted transition of Conversation Some interruption in conversation Adequate transition of topic Long pauses in conversation Inconsistent transition of topic
Composition Criteria & Standards Criteria Level of achievement (excellent) Level of achievement (Acceptable) Level of achievement (Not Acceptable) Organization Clear supporting sentences. Clear conclusion. Clear Topic sentence. Clear cohesiveness in the development of the main topic. Clear transition of ideas within the topic. One element missing and/or unclear. Includes some transition of ideas within the topic. Lack of topic sentence. Lack of sequence. Main idea not developed. Little evidence/weak transition of ideas within the topic. Format and Mechanics (sentences, phrases, word order, punctuation) Complete sentences. Word order is clear. No or minor inaccuracies of mechanical errors. Ability to discern a complete thought. Complete sentences. Occasional inaccuracies of mechanical errors. Errors interfere with communication of main topic. Frequent mechanical errors. Obscure meaning. Vocabulary Proficient use of topic vocabulary. Orthography is correct. Adequate vocabulary usage. Occasional orthographical errors. Frequent errors in vocabulary usage. Frequent orthographical errors. Grammar Proficient use of grammar (subject/verb agreement; noun/adjective agreement). Conveys ideas effectively. Adequate use of grammar. Occasional errors interfering with communication. Inadequate use of grammar. Frequent errors interfering with communication. Adherence to topic Stay faithful to the topic. Include information pertaining to the topic. Some digression from the topic. Recognition of some of the information pertaining to the topic. Topic not addressed.
Week 2: Capítulo 6 Exploraciones léxicas 2: Sports & Sporting equipment Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Exploraciones gramaticales 3: The preterite A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3 Conexiones culturales 2: Los deportes en España y Latinoamérica Capítulo 6 Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Stem-changing verbs in the preterite A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4 Redacción Lectura Exploraciones profesionales: La educación física Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras Exploraciones de repaso: comunicación Examen: Capítulo 6 Week 3: Examen: Capítulo 6 Capítulo 7: ¿Cómo pasaste las vacaciones? Preview objectives Exploraciones léxicas 1: Hotel, numbers over 100 Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Capítulo 7 Exploraciones gramaticales 1: Irregular verbs in the preterite A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1 Conexiones culturales 1: Lugares excepcionales Exploraciones gramaticales 2: Por and para and prepositional pronouns A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 2 Lectura Week 4: Capítulo 7 Exploraciones léxicas 2: Meals and utensils Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Direct object pronouns I A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3 Conexiones culturales 2: ¡Tanta comida! Capítulo 7 Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Direct object pronouns II A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4 Redacción Lectura Exploraciones profesionales: La hotelería
Capítulo 9 Exploraciones léxicas 2: Navigating the city Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Preterite and imperfect with emotions and mental states A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3 Conexiones culturales 2: El tráfico y los accidentes Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Preterite and imperfect : an overview A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4 Redacción Lectura Exploraciones profesionales: El orden público Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras Exploraciones de repaso: comunicación Week 10: Examen: Capítulo 9 Capítulo 10: ¿Estás preparado? Preview objectives Exploraciones léxicas 1: Taking a trip Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Examen: Capítulo 9 Capítulo 10 Exploraciones gramaticales 1: Relative pronouns A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 1 Conexiones culturales 1: La industria del turismo Exploraciones gramaticales 2: Formal and nosotros commands A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 2 Lectura Week 11: Capítulo 10 Exploraciones léxicas 2: Household chores Práctica: Vocabulario En vivo Exploraciones gramaticales 3: Informal commands A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 3 Conexiones culturales 2: Los trabajadores Capítulo 10 Exploraciones gramaticales 4: Commands with pronouns A practicar: Exploraciones gramaticales 4 Redacción Lectura Exploraciones profesionales: La seguridad de aeropuertos Exploraciones de repaso: estructuras Exploraciones de repaso: comunicación Week 12: Examen: Capítulo 10 Capítulo 11: ¿Qué haces durante el fin de semana? Preview objectives Exploraciones léxicas 1: Shopping for clothing Examen: Capítulo 10 Capítulo 11 Exploraciones gramaticales 1: Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns