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UNIS MYP Language A, Grade 6, 7, 8

MYP Language A Modified Assessment Criteria


Criterion A: Content (receptive and productive) Lev el 0 1-2 Content Has not reached any of the descriptors below Very limited understanding; little / no awareness of authors choices; lacks detail, development, support. Creative work shows very limited imagination and uses few literary features Incorrect / no use of literary terms. Limited understanding; sometimes shows awareness of the authors choices; not enough detail, development or support. Creative work shows limited imagination and sensitivity. Occasional use of literary terms. Sufficient understanding; shows awareness of the authors choices; adequate detail, development, support Creative work shows some imagination and sensitivity. Usually accurate and appropriate use of literary terms. Good understanding; shows good understanding of the authors choices; substantial detail, development and support. Creative work shows imagination and sensitivity. Relevant literary terms are used accurately and appropriately. Excellent understanding; shows excellent understanding of the authors choices; sophisticated detail, development and support. Creative work shows a high degree of imagination. Excellent use of literary terms.

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5-6

7-8

9-10

UNIS MYP Language A, Grade 6, 7, 8 Criterion B: Organization Lev el 0 1-2 Organization Has not reached any of the descriptors below Generally disorganized; not in a logical order Paragraphing and transitions are very weak No attention is paid to critical apparatus* Shows the beginnings of organization; lacks significant logical order Paragraphing and transitions are weak little attention is paid to critical apparatus* Basically organized, clear and coherent; arguments presented in a logical manner; Paragraphing and transitions are apparent Some attention is paid to critical apparatus* Usually well-organized, clear and coherent; arguments presented in a thoughtful and logical manner Paragraphing and transitions help to develop ideas; Sufficient attention is paid to critical apparatus* Consistently well-organized, clear and coherent; arguments presented in a perceptive and persuasive manner Paragraphing and transitions help to develop ideas Sophisticated use of critical apparatus*

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5-6

7-8

9-10

UNIS MYP Language A, Grade 6, 7, 8 Criterion C: Style and language mechanics Lev el 0 1-2 Language Has not reached any of the descriptors below Vocabulary often inappropriate and limited; very frequent errors* often hinder communication There is little attempt to use suitable register Oral/ presentation work shows little or no skill. Vocabulary sometimes inappropriate and somewhat varied; regular errors* hinder communication. There is an attempt to use suitable register. Oral/ presentation work shows some skill.

3-4

5-6

7-8

Vocabulary usually appropriate and generally varied; some errors* sometimes hinder communication. Often uses suitable register. Oral/ presentation work shows adequate skill. Vocabulary appropriate and varied; occasional errors* rarely hinder communication. Consistent use of suitable register. Oral/ presentation work shows good skill. Vocabulary always appropriate and greatly varied; very infrequent errors*. Suitable register mastered. Oral/ presentation work shows excellent skill.

910

* includes errors in spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, grammar and syntax * critical apparatus refers to quotations, textual references, supporting evidence/materials and citing of sources. If the task involves specific styles such as news article etc., then critical apparatus should include aspects such as headings, sub-headings, captions etc. Grade Boundaries: 0-41; 5-92; 10-143; 15-194; 20-235; 24-276; 28-307

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