Writing Test Group:

Objective: To design a simple writing test assessing basic writing skills suitable for English
language learners.

Assignment Description:
1. Task Overview: Your group will create a writing test focusing on fundamental writing skills
for English language learners.

2. Test Components: Design three short writing tasks:

- Writing a paragraph describing a personal experience or favorite activity.
- Composing a friendly email to a pen pal about a recent event or outing.
- Completing a fill-in-the-blank exercise to practice using prepositions or verb tenses.

3. Assessment Criteria: Evaluate each task based on clarity, coherence, grammar, and vocabulary
usage.

4. Scoring Rubric: Develop a simple scoring rubric for each task, using a scale of 1-5 for each
criterion.

5. Sample Prompts: Provide sample prompts for each task along with model answers.

6. Feedback Mechanism: Explain how feedback will be given to students, highlighting areas for
improvement and offering suggestions for further practice.
General Instructions:
- Emphasize simplicity and clarity in test design to accommodate the beginner level of English
language learners.
- Encourage collaboration within groups to ensure fair and consistent assessment criteria.
- Provide guidance and support to students as they develop their tests, addressing any questions
or concerns they may have.
- Emphasize the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where
all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
Writing Test: Beginner Level

Task 1: Describe Your Favorite Animal

Instructions:

Write a short paragraph describing your favorite animal. Include the following information:

- What animal is it?

- What does it look like?

- What does it like to do?

- Why do you like this animal?

Assessment Criteria:

1. Clarity and coherence of writing.

2. Use of basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures.

3. Accuracy of grammar and spelling.

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Task 2: Write an Email to a Friend

Instructions:

Write a friendly email to a friend telling them about your weekend plans. Include the following
information:

- Greeting and introduction.

- What you plan to do on Saturday and Sunday.

- Any special activities or events you are looking forward to.

- Closing remarks.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Correct format and structure of an email (greeting, body, closing).

2. Use of appropriate vocabulary and expressions for informal writing.

3. Accuracy of grammar and punctuation.

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Task 3: Complete the Sentences

Instructions:

Complete the sentences below with the correct words or phrases:

1. My name ____________ Sarah.

2. I ____________ to school by bus every day.

3. On weekends, I like ____________.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Correctness of answers.

2. Understanding of sentence structure and grammar.

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Scoring Rubric:

- Each task: 0-5 points based on assessment criteria.

Feedback Plan:

- Provide feedback on each task, highlighting areas for improvement and offering suggestions for
further practice.

- Offer corrections for any grammatical errors and reinforce correct usage of vocabulary and
sentence structures.

This writing test allows students to demonstrate their ability to express themselves in written
English while receiving feedback to support their language development.