WRITING RUBRIC
OBJECTIVE: That the student applies the grammar and vocabulary developed in the modules of the platform in a coherent text, adhering to the specifications of their level
(word number, complexity, etc.)
COMPONENT 7.0- 6.0
Appropriate vocabulary used, wholly sufficient
for the task. This is evidenced by the use of 5
topic specific vocabulary words. Use is
Vocabulary
generally accurate with some minor errors
which do not impede communication.
Occasional spelling mistakes (no more than
Spelling two) that do not interfere with the coherence
of the text.
The student uses the correct grammatical
structures to successfully complete the task.
Grammar
The task is fully achieved covering all the
relevant points. The text is coherent, clear and
Task achievement
effective.
Word length Word length is within the requested range.
Level I 20-30words/Level II 40-50
words/ Level III 60-80 words/ Level
IV 80-100/ Level V 100-120 words.
Always use this table when grading writing tasks: Vocab
Spelling
Grammar
Word length
Task achievement
Average
5.9- 4.0
The student makes a successful attempt
of using vocabulary for the task. This is
evidenced with the use of 3- 4 topic
specific vocabulary words. Work is
accurate enough to allow understanding
although there are basic errors.
There are some spelling mistakes (three
to six) that evidence an ongoing learning
process.
The student mainly uses correct
grammatical structures to complete the
task. Mistakes do not interfere with the
comprehension of the text.
Task is partially achieved, some details
were lacking. The text presents
inconsistencies in coherence, clarity and
effectiveness.
Word length is under or over 5 words of
the range requested.
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3.9 -1.0
The student makes unsuccessful attempts to use
vocabulary for the task or does not
appropriately use more than 2 topic specific
vocabulary words. There is use of Spanish. The
vocabulary is mostly basic; errors in word
choice.
Consistent spelling mistakes (more than 6)
throughout the writing task. Lack of accuracy
affects understanding in almost all the work.
Range of grammatical structures is restricted
and repetitive, impeding understanding of the
text.
Task in not achieved. Organization of ideas is
mostly incoherent and it is difficult to
comprehend.
Word length is under or over 10 words of the
range requested.