Essay evaluation rubric B2

Based on: 1. Vidurinio ugdymo bendrosios programos (Usienio kalbos, B1 ir B2 lygio kursai vertinimas) http://portalas.emokykla.lt/bup/Puslapiai/vidurinis_ugdymas_kalbos_uzsienio_kalbos_B1_B2_lygis_verti nimas.aspx 2. Raymo gebjim ugdymo mediaga ir j iliustruojantys pavyzdiai http://www.upc.smm.lt/ugdymas/vidurinis/rekomendacijos/ 3. Usienio kalbos brandos egzamino programa http://nec.lt/failai/2797_1.5_uzsienio_k_BE_programa.pdf 4. 2010 angl kalbos valstybinio brandos egzamino vertinimo instrukcija http://nec.lt/failai/1718_ANGLU_VERT_pagr_2010.pdf

Grade level 10-9 (excellent to very good)

General description Clear structure and arguments, appropriate style and register, arguments and examples support the writers opinion, conclusion summarizes the essay effectively, very few grammar errors. Word count closer to the upper limit. Clear and detailed text, various examples and sources used, arguments provided to support opinion. Word count within the limits or exceeds it.

Content (25%) On topic, coherent, well-developed with plenty of relevant arguments and examples.

Structure (25%) Good layout, ideas presented in a logical way, good paragraphing. Main ideas emphasised and developed in an appropriate way. A variety of linking devices (conjunctions, linking words and phrases) used. Layout rather good, ideas presented in a quite logical way, satisfactory paragraphing. Main ideas do not always stand out and are not always developed sufficiently. Linking devices almost always used appropriately. Ideas not linked very logically, problems with paragraphing. Ideas not separated, little emphasis on the most important arguments, little development of arguments. Limited use of linking devices or linking devices often used inappropriately. Little or no logic, little or no paragraphing. Main ideas not clear, they are not developed.

Use of English (50%) Vocabulary rich and varied, both simple and complex vocabulary and grammatical structures used. Structures almost always used appropriately and without errors. No spelling errors. Average vocabulary. Various vocabulary and grammatical structures used, but simple forms and structures dominate. Vocabulary and grammatical structures mostly used appropriately and without errors. The meaning is clear. A few spelling mistakes. Limited variety of vocabulary. Only simple vocabulary and grammatical structures used, often inappropriately and with many errors. Meaning not always clear. Many spelling mistakes.

8-6 (good to average)

Mostly on topic, enough arguments, ideas, and examples. Quite coherent, but not entirely welldeveloped.

5-4 (pass)

Text short and simple, answering the topic question and providing personal opinion, supported by facts. Ideas linked quite logically. Word count closer to the lower limit, no more than 20 words below it.

A large part of the essay is off-topic, few ideas, arguments, and examples, little coherence.

Failed (32)

Does not answer the topic question, ideas not clear and not linked in any logical way.

Off-topic, misses the point, very few ideas and arguments, no coherence.

Poor vocabulary. Vocabulary and grammatical structures very simple, often used

Linking devices not used or used mostly inappropriately.

inappropriately. Meaning not clear in many cases. Many spelling and punctuation mistakes which hinder understanding.

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Essay evaluation rubric B1

Grade level 10-9 (excellent to very good) General description Clear and detailed text, various examples and sources used, arguments provided to support opinion. Word count within the limits or exceeds it. Text short and simple, answering the topic question and providing personal opinion, supported by facts. Ideas linked quite logically. Word count within the limits. Content (25%) On topic, coherent with relevant arguments and examples. Structure (25%) Ideas presented in a logical way, good paragraphing. Main ideas emphasised. Various linking devices (conjunctions, linking words and phrases) used. Layout rather good, satisfactory paragraphing. Main ideas do not always stand out and are not always developed sufficiently. Simple linking devices almost always used appropriately. Ideas not linked very logically, problems with paragraphing. Ideas not separated, no development of arguments. At least one simple linking device used, but overall linking devices are missing or used inappropriately. Little or no logic, little or no paragraphing. Linking devices not used. Use of English (50%) Vocabulary quite rich, some complex vocabulary and grammatical structures used. Structures mostly used appropriately and without errors. The meaning is clear. 1-2 spelling errors. Average vocabulary. Simple forms and structures used mostly appropriately. The meaning is clear in most cases. Several spelling errors.

8-6 (good to average)

Mostly on topic, thesis supported with arguments. Quite coherent, but not entirely welldeveloped.

5-4 (pass)

Text rather short, on topic but misses the main point. Ideas not always linked in a logical way. Word count closer to the lower limit, no more than 20 words below it.

A large part of the essay is off-topic, few ideas, arguments, and examples, little coherence.

Very simple vocabulary and grammatical structures used, often inappropriately and with many errors. Meaning not always clear. Many spelling mistakes.

Failed (32)

Does not answer the topic question.

Off-topic, very few or virtually no ideas and arguments, no coherence.

Poor vocabulary. Vocabulary and grammatical structures used inappropriately in most cases. Meaning not clear. Many spelling and punctuation mistakes which hinder understanding.

Assignment not submitted