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Level 2 Speaking Task Rubric

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Title:

Level 2 Speaking Task Rubric

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Go Open VA

Type:

Assessment

Overview:

The attached rubric is a useful tool for quickly assessing student speaking proficiency levels in any world language. This rubric is created for use with novice high or interemediate low students in level 2 of their language learning. The printable chart assesses the following: task completion, comprehensibility, fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary use, and language control. The raw score on this rubric is 24 points but a chart is included to easily convert the score to a 100 point grade if needed. This rubric can be used with any speaking assessment in which students present information on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in the past time frame.

Content Standard(s):

World Languages
WLAN (2017)
Grade: 7-12
Level II

3) Present information on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in the past time frame.

a. Present basic information about people and activities.

b. Recite songs, short skits, or dramatic readings.

Unpacked Content

Goals:

Communication

Modes Of Communication:

Presentational Mode

Evidence Of Student Attainment:

Novice High Level
Students:

recite and write information about his/her daily life using phrases and simple sentences.
describe a familiar experience or event and write short notes using phrases and simple sentences.
list basic information about a familiar person, place, or thing using phrases and simple sentences.
list information about others using phrases and simple sentences.
repeat basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences.
retell basic information about things he/she has learned using simple sentences.
ask for information in writing.

Intermediate Low Level
Students:

talk and write about people, activities, events, and experiences.
express their needs and wants.
present information on plans, instructions, and directions prepare and present songs, short skits, or dramatic readings.
express their preferences on topics of interest and ask questions of others.

Performance Descriptors:

ACTFL performance level descriptors:
https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/PerformanceDescriptorsLanguageLearners.pdf

Knowledge:

Students know:

how to describe their needs for school or work.
how to express thoughts on topics of interest or current events.
how to retell or present a short skit, poem, or song.
how to describe common activities.

Skills:

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

recall vocabulary from themes taught.
correctly pronounce vowels and key phonetic sounds when presenting orally.
correctly write sentences using correct punctuation and diacrytical markings.
correctly type special characters, accent marks, or other markings necessary to the target language.
differentiate between questions and statements.
gather basic information from graphs, charts and pictures.
rely on background knowledge to aid in comprehension of difficult or new words.
recognize characters and punctuation marks that are unique to the target language.
sing songs in the target language.

Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:

create command forms of verbs to give directions.
identify patterns in past tense verb formations.
form simple sentences using common idomatic expressions and/or vocabulary focusing on proper word order.
recite short songs, skits, or readings from memory.

Understanding:

Students understand that:

effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

Tags:

Assessment, Chinese, Communication, French, German, Intermediate Low, Novice High, Presentational Speaking, Rubric, Spanish

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Chrissy Roe

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Level 2 Speaking Task Rubric