< English Teaching Resources: Outcomes Based Assessment Rubrics - Basic Comprehension and Composition

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: HOMEWORK AND COMPREHENSION WORK

You should write with depth and provide thoughtful responses when supplying answers to comprehension questions.

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

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VERY HIGH

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3

Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality X 1  

4

Selects an inappropriate form to present composition piece - e.g. - notes and draft copy only Loosely follows the conventions of chosen form in composition Is aware of the required generic codes when composing own work Selects some relevant strategies when composing own work - such as referencing and sequencing, selection of detail Consistently selects some relevant strategies when composing own work - such as referencing and sequencing, selection of detail X 1  

8

Consistently misinterprets what is being asked Demonstrates some basic comprehension but is inconsistent. Does not find the correct information to use in a text Comprehends the surface level meaning of texts and mostly selects the correct information in texts when providing answers to comprehension questions Is able to make inferences and comprehends deeper meaning on most occasions. Consistently provides correct responses to comprehension questions Is able to make inferences well and comprehends deeper meaning consistently, demonstrating insight. Consistently provides correct and concise responses to comprehension questions X 2  

9

Vocabulary is used out of context, demonstrating a lack of comprehension Uses new vocabulary in full sentences but does not fully comprehend meaning of words Uses new vocabulary in a suitable context in their own writing Uses new vocabulary in a suitable context in their own writing, with a sense of purpose Uses new vocabulary in a suitable context in their own writing, with a sense of purpose and in an original style X 1  

10

Very little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that some effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set, with some originality and extra initiative X 2  
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