Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación

Course: English VI
Code: 518011

Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric - Task 6 - The Ultimate Language Showcase

1. Activity Description

Type of activity: Independent

Evaluation moment: Final
Highest score of the activity: 125 points
The activity starts on: Thursday, The activity ends on: Wednesday,
November 23, 2023 December 6, 2023
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following learning
outcomes:

• Demonstrate accurate and comprehensive understanding of complex spoken

English content. (Listening)
• Communicate fluently and confidently in English, demonstrating advanced
grammar and vocabulary usage. (Speaking)
• Comprehend a variety of authentic texts, showcasing an extensive vocabulary
and understanding of complex grammatical structures. (Reading)
• Produce well-structured and coherent written texts, showcasing advanced
grammar and vocabulary usage. (Writing)
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex grammatical structures and
vocabulary at an English B2+ level.
The activity consists of:

A structured approach divided into three stages with specific steps and dates to
maximize the benefits. Adhere to deadlines, complete required steps, and submit
evidence on time. Stay focused, manage your time effectively, and make the most of
this learning opportunity. Best of luck!

Pre-Task: From Thursday, November 23, 2023 to Saturday, November 25, 2023

Step 1: Gear Up for Success

- Find a serene environment with a functional microphone and a reliable internet
connection.
- Familiarize yourself with the task instructions and requirements.

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 - Allocate sufficient time to complete the task without haste or dishonesty.
- Remember that achieving a C1 level is crucial for future graduation.

During Task: From Sunday, November 26, 2023 to Sunday, December 3, 2023

Step 1: Test Your Mettle

- Visit Oxford Online English: https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/
- Access the "Level Test" tab and complete all four tests: Reading, Listening,
Grammar, and Vocabulary.
- Take a screenshot of your level for each skill, ensuring that the date and your
browser's login information are visible in the screenshot.
- Save each screenshot in your preferred cloud storage to obtain a shareable link
for each one.
- Make sure to set the sharing settings of the screenshots so that they can be
accessed by others for evaluation purposes.
- Include the separate links for each screenshot in the document you will submit
for evaluation.

Step 2: Speak Your Brilliance

- Register on SmallTalk2 at https://app.smalltalk2.me/auth and create an
account. Activate your account by verifying the received email.
- Access the SmallTalk English Speaking Level Test. Carefully follow the
instructions provided in the test and complete the speaking test.
- After finishing the test, click on the "ANALYZE" button to generate a detailed
report. Take the time to thoroughly review your analysis.
- Look for the "SHARE" button and click on it. A pop-up box will appear with
options to share the report. Click on "Copy link." Make sure to include the
copied link in the document you will submit for evaluation.
- In the shared report, your speaking level will be clearly visible, along with the
recording you made and the detailed analysis.
- Please note that this test can be taken once for free. If you need to retake the
test, you will either have to create another account with a different email
address or pay for the additional attempts.

Step 3: Unleash Your Writing Proficiency

- Visit Write & Improve with Cambridge by going to
https://writeandimprove.com/ and create a profile. Activate your account by
verifying the email you receive.
- In the Test Zone, select "B2 First" and choose a topic of your choice to work
on.

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 - Follow the instructions provided to answer the writing prompts. Take your time
to complete the task and ensure you have addressed all the requirements.
- After finishing the task, click on the "Check" button to receive feedback on your
writing, including your level assessment.
- Take a screenshot of your results page, making sure that the date and your
browser's login information are visible in the screenshot.
- Save the screenshot in your preferred cloud storage to obtain a shareable link
for it.
- Adjust the sharing settings of the screenshot to allow access for evaluation
purposes.
- Include the link to the screenshot in the document you will submit for
evaluation.

Post-Task: From Monday, December 4, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Step 1: Consolidation
- Complete the chart below to compile your level performance across the tests.
Fill in the corresponding cells and gather the specified evidence.
Language Completion Level
Evidence Link
Component Date Obtained
Results
Reading Screenshot
Link
Results
Listening Screenshot
Link
Results
Grammar Screenshot
Link
Results
Vocabulary Screenshot
Link
Results
Speaking
Share link
Results
Writing Screenshot
Link

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Step 2: Compilation and Submission
- Gather all the required evidence, ensuring all links are functional. Broken or
incorrect links will not be considered for evaluation.
- Organize the evidence into a well-structured PDF file, adhering to APA rules
(7th edition) for presentation.
For the development of the activity consider that:

In the Initial Information Environment, you must:

- Check the news forum for important announcements.

In the Learning Environment, you must:

- Explore the Course Contents and Bibliographic References for Units 1, 2, and 3.
- Download the Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric for Task 6.

In the Evaluation Environment, you must:

Upload a PDF file as your individual evidence for the task.
Evidence of independent work:
The independent evidence to be submitted is:

A PDF file named "518011 - Task 6 - Your Name.pdf" consisting of the following
pages:
- Cover Page
- Table of Contents
- During Task
o Step 1: Test Your Mettle
o Step 2: Speak Your Brilliance
o Step 3: Unleash Your Writing Proficiency
- Post-Task
o Step 1: Consolidation
- APA References
Evidence of group work:
No collaborative evidence is required in this activity.

2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidence to Submit

For Independent evidence, consider the following:

▪ Proper Citations and References: Ensure that all sources you use are
appropriately cited and referenced, following the APA style guidelines (7th
Edition in English). Accurate and consistent referencing demonstrates your

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 understanding of academic integrity and avoids any potential issues related to
plagiarism.
▪ Original Work: Provide your answers and reflections using your own words,
avoiding direct copying or plagiarism from external sources. This showcases
your comprehension and ability to articulate ideas in your own voice.
▪ Content Revision and Editing: Take the time to revise and edit your forum
posts and submissions to enhance clarity and accuracy. Review the content
for any grammatical or structural errors, ensuring that your ideas are
effectively communicated.
▪ Comprehensive Review: Before submitting the final product, thoroughly
review and check that it meets all the requirements outlined in the activity
guide. Pay attention to formatting guidelines, such as font style and size,
page numbering, and document organization. Verify that all specified steps
and components, such as cover page, table of contents, and APA referencing,
are included and accurately completed.
Please keep in mind that all individual or collaborative written products must comply
with the spelling rules and presentation conditions defined in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity must
comply with APA style.
In any case, make sure you comply with the rules and avoid academic plagiarism.
You can review your written products using the Turnitin tool found in the virtual
campus.
Under the Academic Code of Conduct, the actions that infringe the academic order,
among others, are the following: paragraph e) Plagiarism is to present as your own
work all or part of a written report, task or document of invention carried out by
another person. It also implies the use of citations or lack of references, or it
includes citations where there is no match between these and the reference and
paragraph f) To reproduce, or copy for profit, educational resources or results of
research products, which have rights reserved for the University. (Acuerdo 029 - 13
de diciembre de 2013, artículo 99)
The academic penalties students will face are:
a) In case of academic fraud demonstrated in the academic work or evaluation, the
score obtained will be zero (0.0) without any disciplinary measures being derived.
b) In case of proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature, the score obtained
will be zero (0.0), without any disciplinary measures being derived.

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3. Evaluation Rubric

Type of activity: Independent

Evaluation moment: Final
The highest score in this activity is 125 points
First evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional reading
criterion: comprehension skills by successfully completing the reading
test with a deep understanding of the content. They
The student consistently provide accurate answers to the questions,
demonstrates indicating a proficiency level of C1 or C2.
comprehensive
reading skills by If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
successfully and 20 points.
completing the
reading test. Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory reading
comprehension skills by reasonably completing the reading
This criterion test. They display a satisfactory understanding of the content
represents 20 and answer most questions correctly, indicating a proficiency
points of the total level of B1 or B2.
of 125 points of
the rubric. If your work is at this level, you can score between 12
and 15 points.

Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate reading

comprehension skills, as evidenced by limited accuracy in
completing the reading test. They face difficulties in
understanding the content and answering the questions
correctly, indicating a proficiency level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Second evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional listening
criterion: comprehension skills by successfully completing the listening
test with a deep understanding of the audio content. They
The student consistently grasp the main ideas, details, and nuances, and
demonstrates accurately answer the questions. Their proficiency level is C1 or
comprehensive C2.
listening skills by
successfully

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completing the If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
listening test. and 20 points.

This criterion Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory listening

represents 20 comprehension skills by reasonably completing the listening
points of the total test. They display a satisfactory understanding of the audio
of 125 points of content and answer most questions correctly, indicating a
the rubric. proficiency level of B1 or B2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 12

and 15 points.

Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate listening

comprehension skills, as evidenced by limited accuracy in
completing the listening test. They face difficulties in
understanding the audio content and answering the questions
correctly, indicating a proficiency level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Third evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional knowledge
criterion: of grammar by successfully completing the grammar test with
a high degree of accuracy. They consistently use complex
The student grammatical structures, demonstrate a wide range of
demonstrates vocabulary, and exhibit precise control over grammar rules and
comprehensive conventions. Their proficiency level is C1 or C2.
knowledge of
grammar by If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
successfully and 20 points.
completing the
grammar test. Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory knowledge of
grammar by reasonably completing the grammar test. They
This criterion display a satisfactory understanding of grammatical concepts
represents 20 and use appropriate structures and vocabulary, indicating a
points of the total proficiency level of B1 or B2.
of 125 points of
the rubric. If your work is at this level, you can score between 12
and 15 points.

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 Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate
comprehensive knowledge of grammar, as evidenced by limited
accuracy in completing the grammar test. They make frequent
errors in grammar and struggle to use appropriate structures
and vocabulary, indicating a proficiency level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Fourth evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional knowledge
criterion: of vocabulary by successfully completing the vocabulary test
with a wide range of accurately used words and phrases. They
The student display a nuanced understanding of word meanings,
demonstrates collocations, and idiomatic expressions, indicating a proficiency
comprehensive level of C1 or C2.
knowledge of
vocabulary by If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
successfully and 20 points.
completing the
vocabulary test. Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory knowledge of
vocabulary by reasonably completing the vocabulary test. They
This criterion display a satisfactory understanding of word meanings and use
represents 20 a variety of words and phrases, indicating a proficiency level of
points of the total B1 or B2.
of 125 points of
the rubric. If your work is at this level, you can score between 12
and 15 points.

Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate

comprehensive knowledge of vocabulary, as evidenced by
limited accuracy in completing the vocabulary test. They have
difficulty understanding word meanings and using appropriate
words and phrases, indicating a proficiency level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Fifth evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional speaking
criterion: skills by successfully completing the speaking test with fluency,
accuracy, and a high level of complexity. They express their
The student ideas clearly and coherently, use a wide range of vocabulary
demonstrates and grammatical structures, and demonstrate a strong

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comprehensive command of pronunciation and intonation. Their proficiency
speaking skills by level is C1 or C2.
successfully
completing the If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
speaking test. and 20 points.

This criterion Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory speaking

represents 20 skills by reasonably completing the speaking test. They
points of the total communicate their ideas effectively, with sufficient fluency and
of 125 points of accuracy, using a variety of vocabulary and grammatical
the rubric. structures, indicating a proficiency level of B1 or B2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 12

and 15 points.

Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate

comprehensive speaking skills, as evidenced by limited fluency,
accuracy, and complexity in completing the speaking test. They
face difficulties expressing their ideas clearly, using appropriate
vocabulary and grammatical structures, indicating a proficiency
level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Sixth evaluation High level: The student demonstrates exceptional writing
criterion: skills by successfully completing the writing test with a high
level of coherence, cohesion, and accuracy. They effectively
The student develop their ideas, use a wide range of vocabulary and
demonstrates grammatical structures, and demonstrate precise control over
comprehensive writing conventions. Their proficiency level is C1 or C2.
writing skills by
successfully If your work is at this level, you can score between 16
completing the and 20 points.
writing test.
Average level: The student exhibits satisfactory writing skills
This criterion by reasonably completing the writing test. They communicate
represents 20 their ideas clearly, with sufficient coherence, cohesion, and
points of the total accuracy, using a variety of vocabulary and grammatical
of 125 points of structures, indicating a proficiency level of B1 or B2.
the rubric.

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 If your work is at this level, you can score between 12
and 15 points.

Low level: The student struggles to demonstrate

comprehensive writing skills, as evidenced by limited
coherence, cohesion, and accuracy in completing the writing
test. They face difficulties in developing their ideas, using
appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures, indicating
a proficiency level of A1 or A2.

If your work is at this level, you can score between 0

and 11 points.
Seventh High level: The student delivers the task with exceptional
evaluation organization, clarity, and strict adherence to guidelines,
criterion: resulting in a professional and well-presented submission.

The student delivers If your work is at this level, you can score between 4
the task with and 5 points.
organization,
clarity, and Average level: The student delivers the task with reasonable
adherence to organization, clarity, and adherence to guidelines, resulting in a
guidelines, resulting coherent and presentable submission.
in a professional
submission. If your work is at this level, you can score between 2
and 3 points.
This criterion
represents 5 Low level: The student struggles to deliver the task with
points of the total proper organization, clarity, and adherence to guidelines,
of 125 points of resulting in a disorganized and poorly presented submission.
the rubric.
If your work is at this level, you can score between 0
and 1 point.

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