Rubrics (Intermediate Mid)

 

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS

How well do I communicate?

(Text Type)

I create with language; use strings of sentences and sometimes use connected discourse of paragraph-length.   

I consistently use a wide range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task and some specialized and precise vocabulary. 

I am very accurate in the present tense but make errors when I use past and future

I create with language (do not rely on memorized chunks); connect simple sentences to create longer sentences; and routinely use strings of sentences.

I use a wide range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task. 

I may make errors but they rarely interfere with communication.

I create with language (do not rely on memorized chunks); use simple sentences and some strings of sentences.

I use a range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task.  However, I occasionally may be unable to find the appropriate vocabulary.

I may make errors and they may sometimes interfere with communication.

How well am I understood?

(Comprehensibility)

I am consistently understood by native speakers of Hindi.

I am understood     

without  difficulty by

someone

unaccustomed to

language learners.   

I am understood, with 

occasional difficulty,

by someone

unaccustomed to

language learners.   

But when I am not it

may be because of one

or more of the

following

  • Long, unnatural pauses that may disengage the listener as I search for vocabulary
  • My pronunciation is influenced by my native language.

How well do I understand?

(Comprehension)

I understand sentences, questions and paragraph-length information on familiar and some unfamiliar topics.  I understand the main idea and most supporting details. 

I understand sentences and questions on a wide variety of familiar topics that help me understand the main idea and some supporting details.

I generally understand sentences and questions on familiar topics, but may need repetition/rephrasing and/or slowed speech. Sometimes I can understand the main idea and a few supporting details.  Understanding may be uneven as the topics become less familiar to me. 

What kind of vocabulary do I use?

(Text Type, Language Use & Vocabulary)

I create with language; use strings of sentences and sometimes use connected discourse of paragraph-length.   

I consistently use a wide range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task and some specialized and precise vocabulary. 

I am very accurate in the present tense but make errors when I use past and future.

I create with language (do not rely on memorized chunks); connect simple sentences to create longer sentences; and routinely use strings of sentences.

I use a wide range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task. 

I may make errors but they rarely interfere with communication.

I create with language (does not rely on memorized chunks); uses simple sentences and some strings of sentences.

I use a range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task.  However, I occasionally may be unable to find the appropriate vocabulary.

I may make errors and they may sometimes interfere with communication.

How well do I keep the conversation going?

(Communication Strategies)

I start and maintain the conversation by asking and answering questions.  I am able to circumlocute at times.

I keep the conversation going by asking and answering simple questions and clarifying meaning.  At times, I may paraphrase to clarify meaning.

I keep the conversation going by responding to questions, creating some simple questions, and asking for clarification when needed.

How well do I demonstrate cultural understanding?

(Cultural Awareness)

I demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I generally demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I sometimes demonstrate an awareness of cultural appropriateness.