RUBRIC FOR FIRST PHASE


LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
PORFOLIO FOLDER ORGANIZATION
CLASSWORK

Student's Name:

Class:

POINTS

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

1-2

LIMITED

3-4

SATISFACTORY

5-6

HIGH

7-8

VERY HIGH

9-10

MARK

 

Organization
of documents in folder

Has not opened the required folders and/or recorded information from class or textbook. No sources are provided. Very little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Does not have notes and work up to date; notes are neither in order nor dated. Little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Folder is fairly complete but needs some organization of pages and content. Material is not dated. Work demonstrates that some effort was made to attempt all tasks set Folder is organized and complete; all homework, assignments and graphics are recorded. Has not included much extra material and/or sources. Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set Folder is organized and complete; all homework, assignments and graphics are recorded. Has included extra material and sources. Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set, with some originality and extra initiative  

Comments on quotation and free text

No personal response is made to the issues/concepts raised in the quotation. Student makes no reference to what is heard in class or outside class Analysis conveys little evidence of a personal response to the issues/concepts raised in the quotation. Student makes minimal reference to what is heard in class or outside class. Analysis conveys some evidence of a personal response to the issues/concepts raised in the quotation. Reflection alludes to what student has heard in class and outside the classroom situation Analysis conveys evidence of a personal response to the issues raised in the quotation. Student demonstrates that he/she is beginning to develop new ways of reflecting on their world. Reflection indicates that student is listening well in class and outside the classroom situation Analysis conveys extensive evidence of a personal response to the issues raised in the quotation. Student demonstrates personal growth and awareness. Reflection indicates that student is listening well in different contexts and is able to relate what is heard to what is read  

Language

Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of English and tries to incorporate new vocabulary learnt in class Has a very good command of English and writes with some flair and originality  

Comment on extra language exercises

Does not reflect on own work at all and no examples are provided Reflects on own work and improvement on occasion but does not provide examples at all Demonstrates an ability to reflect on own work but examples provided are minimal Demonstrates an ability to reflect on own work. Provides examples consistently. Begins to demonstrate good meta-cognition. Reflects well on own work, demonstrates a range of meta-cognitive practices and provides many examples  

Reading Exercises

Is not comprehending or reflecting on what is read or viewed Demonstrates some basic comprehension of texts but does not make connections with the bigger picture. Comprehends the surface level meaning of texts and begins to relate issues to general knowledge and experience of other texts Is able to make inferences and comprehends deeper meaning on most occasions. Relates texts and issues raised to other texts consistently Is able to make inferences well and comprehends deeper meaning consistently, demonstrating insight and their relevance to the world and society  

Classwork

Has difficulty starting to work. Doesn't ask for help. Doesn't get caught up after absence; doesn't participate.Distracts others; talks to others instead of working; teacher must remind student about getting to work Rarely participates; Starts work when reminded; seldom asks for help.Quiet, daydreaming; eventually may get to work on assignment Participates when asked; begins to work when assignment given; works hard most of the time.Works quietly on assignment, asking questions when necessary Cooperative, participates and follows the lead of others. Demonstrates respect.Sometimes volunteers to help others. Volunteers to answer and ask questions; will help others; know what needs to be done and does it.Remains on task without reminders; works quietly and efficiently using notes and Internet  

Writing

Student is not able to express opinions and responses due to severe problems with writing Student is not developing the ability to express arguments or opinions Student is learning to develop and express arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is consistently expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is clearly expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing  

Subject Knowledge

Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate. Student is at ease with all questions but has some difficulty in going beyond this stage. Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.  
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