WRITING TASK 1 ACADEMIC

TASK ACHIEVEMENT

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Requirments of the tasks Attempts to address
unclear
Presents an overview overview

Presents the changes inappropriate

irrelevant,
inappropriate or
Presents a response inaccurate

COHESION and COHERENCE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a range of cohesive devices Rarely
Uses paragraphing sufficiently and there is a clear overall progression Rarely
Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph Rarely
Sequences information and ideas
ƒ logically Rarely

GRAMMATICAL RANGE and ACCURACY

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a wide range of sentence structures naturally and appropriately Rarely
Produces majority of error-free sentences Rarely
Mistakes cause comprehension problems Often
Standard conventions and Usage demonstrated Rarely

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Range of Vocabulary Rarely - Limited
Paraphrasing, referencing and Substitution Rarely
Awareness Style, Collocation and idiomatic vocabulary Rarely

Spelling and Word Formation errors Often

For grading and awarding the marks, the tutor can tick mark the appropriate column based on the evidences demonstrated
The parameter score is dependent on the column that has the most tick marks. Eg: Most tick-marks landed on ADEQUATE w
Eg: Most tick-marks on GOOD would earn a 4 on the par
Eg: Most tick-marks on PROFICIENT would earn a 5 on th

Of course, the tutor's discretion is final.

 Good/Competent Proficient
Covers the requirements Fully satisfies
with information main trends,
appropriately selected differences or stages
variable and
sometimes inappropriate consistent and appropriate

could be more fully extended well illustrated

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Appropriately Flexibly

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare
Appropriately Flexibly

Competent/Good Proficient
Appropriately - Common Wide - Precise and Natural
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Occasional Rare

the evidences demonstrated in the response.

marks landed on ADEQUATE would earn a 3 on the parameter.
OD would earn a 4 on the parameter.
FICIENT would earn a 5 on the parameter
Comments
Task Instructions fulfilled

Nil, if omitted!

Suitable language with visual Information

Development of the report - Word length

Comments
Number of devices used
Logical flow of ideas in a structure
One central idea in each paragraph

Easy to follow

Comments
Accuracy and sophistication
Number of errors
Seriously hinders comprehension
Punctuations, Tenses, SV Agreement etc.,

Comments
Academic and specific to the Visual Info.
instances of the skills demonstrated?
instances of the skills demonstrated?
has made some errors, but that did not impede
communication
WRITING TASK 1 GENERAL
TASK ACHIEVEMENT

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Addresses all parts of the task Merely attempted

fails to
Presents a purpose clearly explain

Presents a tone inappropriate

irrelevant,
inappropriate or
Presents a response inaccurate

COHESION and COHERENCE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a range of cohesive devices Rarely
Uses paragraphing sufficiently and there is a clear overall progression Rarely
Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph Rarely
Sequences information and ideas
ƒ logically Rarely

GRAMMATICAL RANGE and ACCURACY

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a wide range of sentence structures naturally and appropriately Rarely
Produces majority of error-free sentences Rarely
Mistakes cause comprehension problems Often
Standard conventions and Usage demonstrated Rarely

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Range of Vocabulary Rarely - Limited
Paraphrasing, referencing and Substitution Rarely
Awareness Style, Collocation and idiomatic vocabulary Rarely

Spelling and Word Formation errors Often

For grading and awarding the marks, the tutor can tick mark the appropriate column based on the evidences demonstrated
The parameter score is dependent on the column that has the most tick marks. Eg: Most tick-marks landed on ADEQUATE w
Eg: Most tick-marks on GOOD would earn a 4 on the par
Eg: Most tick-marks on PROFICIENT would earn a 5 on th

Of course, the tutor's discretion is final.

Good/Competent Proficient
Selectively addressed All parts addressed

a generally a clear purpose

clear one
variable and
sometimes inappropriate consistent and appropriate

could be more fully extended well illustrated

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Appropriately Flexibly

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare
Appropriately Flexibly

Competent/Good Proficient
Appropriately - Common Wide - Precise and Natural
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Occasional Rare
 the evidences demonstrated in the response.
marks landed on ADEQUATE would earn a 3 on the parameter.
OD would earn a 4 on the parameter.
FICIENT would earn a 5 on the parameter
Comments
Addresses all parts of the task

Nil, if omitted!

Level of formality

Development of the letter - Word length

Comments
Number of devices used
Logical flow of ideas in a structure
One central idea in each paragraph

Easy to follow

Comments
Accuracy and sophistication
Number of errors
Seriously hinders comprehension
Punctuations, Tenses, SV Agreement etc.,

Comments
Academic and specific to the Visual Info.
instances of the skills demonstrated?
instances of the skills demonstrated?
has made some errors, but that did not impede
communication
WRITING TASK 2
TASK RESPONSE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Addresses all parts of the task Merely attempted

Presents a position in the response unclear one

Main ideas and development A passing mention

Supporting Ideas and conclusions unclear/ repetitive

COHESION and COHERENCE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a range of cohesive devices Rarely
Uses paragraphing sufficiently and there is a clear overall progression Rarely
Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph Rarely
Sequences information and ideas
ƒ logically Rarely

GRAMMATICAL RANGE and ACCURACY

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a wide range of sentence structures naturally and appropriately Rarely
Produces majority of error-free sentences Rarely
Mistakes cause comprehension problems Often
Standard conventions and Usage demonstrated Rarely

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Range of Vocabulary Rarely - Limited
Paraphrasing, referencing and Substitution Rarely
Awareness Style, Collocation and idiomatic vocabulary Rarely

Spelling and Word Formation errors Often

For grading and awarding the marks, the tutor can tick mark the appropriate column based on the evidences demonstrated
The parameter score is dependent on the column that has the most tick marks. Eg: Most tick-marks landed on ADEQUATE w
 Eg: Most tick-marks on GOOD would earn a 4 on the par
Eg: Most tick-marks on PROFICIENT would earn a 5 on th

Of course, the tutor's discretion is final.

 Good/Competent Proficient
Selectively addressed All parts addressed
clear position throughout the
a relevant position response

Presents and extends Presents, extends and supports

Lacks focus Persuasive

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Appropriately Flexibly

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare
Appropriately Flexibly

Competent/Good Proficient
Appropriately - Common Wide - Precise and Natural
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Occasional Rare

the evidences demonstrated in the response.

marks landed on ADEQUATE would earn a 3 on the parameter.
OD would earn a 4 on the parameter.
FICIENT would earn a 5 on the parameter
Comments
Nil, if misunderstood!

Nil, if omitted!

Task Instructions and Word length

With respect to the position

Comments
Number of devices used
Logical flow of ideas in a structure
One central idea in each paragraph

Easy to follow

Comments
Accuracy and sophistication
Number of errors
Seriously hinders comprehension
Punctuations, Tenses, SV Agreement etc.,

Comments
instances of the skills demonstrated?
instances of the skills demonstrated?
instances of the skills demonstrated?
has made some errors, but that did not impede
communication
SPEAKING RUBRIC

FLUENCY and COHERENCE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate Good/Competent Proficient

Accurate understanding of questions Rarely Appropriately Flexibly

Can speak at length Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Develops the topics fully and appropriately Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Loss of coherence Often Occasional Rare
Instances of repetition,self-correction or re Often Ocassional Rare
Speaks with noticeable effort Often Occasional Rare
Language related hesitation Often Occasional Rare
Content related hesitation Often Occasional Rare
Use of connectives and discourse markers Rarely Appropriately Flexibly

LEXICAL RESOURCE
Descriptor/Capability Adequate Good/Competent Proficient

Range of Vocabulary Rarely Appropriately Flexibly

Paraphrasing Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Uses less common and idiomatic words Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Vocabulary on variety of topics Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Use of precise,natural and accurate vocabularRarely Appropriately Flexibly
Referencing and Substitution Rarely Appropriately Flexibly

GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY

Descriptor/Capability Adequate Good/Competent Proficient

Uses a full range of structures, naturally and Rarely Appropriately flexibly

Produces a majority of error-free sentences Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Uses a range of complex structures Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Mistakes cause comprehension problems Often Occasional Rare

PRONUNCIATION
Descriptor/Capability Adequate Good/Competent Proficient

Uses a range of pronunciation features:word Rarely Appropriately Flexibly

Is effortless to understand Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Effect of L1 accent on intelligibility Often Occasional Rare
Mispronunciation of individual words or soundOften Occasional Rare
Proper intonation Rarely Appropriately Flexibly
Comments

(Answers selectively)
(Full and complete response)
(use examples, reasons,comparisons)
(logical progression)
(Hindering the flow)
(Regular speaker of English?)
(Want of grammar and vocabulary)
(Lack of ideas)
(Transitional words)

Comments

Wide variety
Retains idea without repeat of the words
Number of instances
Accurate
Number of instances
Instances of Group nouns and Pronouns

Comments

Frequency
Number of errors
Frequency
Number of errors

Comments

Did not stress upon the content words adequately

Intelligibility
Clarity
comprehension
Rhythm
WRITING TASK 2
TASK ACHIEVEMENT

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Addresses all parts of the task Rarely
Presents a clear position throughout the response Rarely
Presents, extends and supports main ideas Rarely
Conclusion may become unclear or repetitive Often

COHESION and COHERENCE

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a range of cohesive devices Rarely
Uses paragraphing sufficiently and there is a clear overall progression Rarely
Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph Rarely
Instances of repetition because of lack of referencing and substituion Often

GRAMMATICAL RANGE and ACCURACY

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Uses a wide range of sentence structures naturally and appropriately Rarely
Produces majority of error-free sentences Rarely
Mistakes cause comprehension problems Often
Has good control of punctuations Rarely
Uses different grammar tenses (Conditionals, Present , Past, Future) Rarely

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)

Descriptor/Capability Adequate
Range of Vocabulary Rarely
Paraphrasing Rarely
Uses less common and idiomatic vocabulary Rarely
Spelling Errors Often

Incorrect Word Formation Often

For grading and awarding the marks, the tutor can tick mark the appropriate column based on the evidences demonstrated
The parameter score is dependent on the column that has the most tick marks. Eg: Most tick-marks landed on ADEQUATE w
Eg: Most tick-marks on GOOD would earn a 4 on the par
 Eg: Most tick-marks on PROFICIENT would earn a 5 on th

Of course, the tutor's discretion is final.

 Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Always
Appropriately Always
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare

Good/Competent Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly

Competent/Good Proficient
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Appropriately Flexibly
Occasional Rare

Occasional Rare

the evidences demonstrated in the response.

marks landed on ADEQUATE would earn a 3 on the parameter.
OD would earn a 4 on the parameter.
FICIENT would earn a 5 on the parameter
Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments
(repeating words)
(has copied words from the prompt)
uses less common words,but inaccurately
makes noticeable errors
has made some errors, but that did not impede
communication