Weight

5

4

3

2

1

Organization and Flow

X _____

Consistent, logical pattern of organization.

Appropriate transitions.

Adequate pattern of organization.

Most transitions are appropriate.

Inconsistent pattern of organization.

Some transitions.

Little logical pattern of organization.

Few transitions.

No discernible pattern of organization.

No transitions.

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Content

X _____

Rich, supporting details.

Full development of topic.

Sufficient supporting to accomplish task.

Adequate development of topic.

Some supporting details.

Incomplete development of topic.

Limited supporting details.

Weak development of topic.

Few, if any, supporting details.

No development of topic or off-topic.

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Vocabulary Usage

X_____

Creative, rich, varied vocabulary.

Varied, appropriate vocabulary.

Adequate vocabulary with some variety.         

Limited vocabulary with little variety.

Repetitive, incorrect, or sparse use of appropriate vocabulary.

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Grammar and spelling

X_____

Clear, comprehensible language.

No significant pattern of grammar/spelling errors.

Comprehensible language.

Grammar and spelling errors not of a serious nature.

Comprehensible language with effort by reader.

Some serious errors in grammar and spelling.

Mostly incomprehensible language.

Many serious grammar and spelling errors. 

Filled with grammar errors which lead to incomprehensibility.

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Sentence Structure

X_____

Sophisticated structures.

Not repetitious or simplistic.

Some signs of sophistication.

Minor repetition.

Repetition may limit reader’s interest.

Simplistic structures with some evidence of translation.

May be repetitive.

Mostly unsophisticated structures with obvious direct translations.

Repetitive.

Filled with unsophisticated structures and obvious direct translations.

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Target grammar

X_____

Clear understanding of usage, placement and formation of target material.

Indication of understanding of usage, placement and formation of target material.

Some understanding of usage, placement and formation of target material.

Minimal understanding of usage, placement and formation of target material.

Misunderstanding of usage, placement and formation of target material.

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Format

X_____

Demonstrates clear understanding of task (heading, margins, font, title, topic, length, etc.) and audience.

Indication of understanding of task (heading, margins, font, title, topic, length, etc.) and audience.

Some understanding of task (heading, margins, font, title, topic, length, etc.) and audience.

Minimal understanding of task (heading, margins, font, title, topic, length, etc.) and audience.

Misunderstanding of task (heading, margins, font, title, topic, length, etc.) and audience.

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Weight

5

4

3

2

1

Fluency

X_____

High level of fluency.

Speech flows with no significant hesitations.

Very good level of fluency.

Speech flows with very little hesitation or self-correction.

Adequate fluency.

Speech is interrupted by several hesitations or self-corrections.

Limited fluency.

Speech is labored with significant hesitations.

Little to no fluency.

Speech is halting, with significant hesitations and interruptions.

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Pronunciation

X_____

Excellent pronunciation.

Uses proper intonation and sentence rhythm.

Very good pronunciation.

Sometimes uses proper intonation.

Good pronunciation with some recurring patterns of error. 

Occasional use of proper intonation.

Fair pronunciation with recurring patterns of error that affect comprehension.

No usage of proper intonation.

Poor pronunciation with sneveral patterns of error.

Comprehension is very difficult.

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Vocabulary Usage

X_____

Rich and varied vocabulary throughout.

Used with precision.

Rich, appropriate vocabulary.

Generally used with precision.

Adequate range of vocabulary.

Franglais possible.

Narrow range of vocabulary.

Franglais used.

Very few, repetitive vocabulary choices.

Franglais throughout.

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Structure and Grammar Usage

X_____

Excellent control of complex language structures, with very few errors.

Errors committed are generally minor.

Some use of complex structures, with slight control.

Other structures are used well and errors are minor.

Little to no use of complex structures.

Control of simple structures, with minor errors.

No use of complex structures.

Simple structures have frequent errors.

Comprehension may be difficult due to errors.

No use of complex structures.

Simple structures have significant errors.

Comprehension is impeded by frequent errors.

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Content of Narration

X_____

Narration is thorough, detailed and rich.

Supporting ideas show development further than the task needs.

Narration completes the task well.

Supporting ideas address the all points in the assignment.

Narration is adequate. 

All points might not have been addressed.

Narration completes the task poorly.

Some interpretation needed for comprehension.

Narration is slightly relevant to task. 

Interpretation necessary for comprehension.

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