Foreign Language Writing Rubrics
6 Point Scale
6 Demonstrates exceptional command of the language:
• minimal errors
• wide range of vocabulary including idiomatic usage
• exceptionally well-articulated ideas in response to the prompt
• successful risk-taking and/or creativity to complete task
5.0-5.5 Demonstrates excellent command of the language:
• errors are minor and do not interfere with communication
• wide range of vocabulary including idiomatic usage
• well-articulated ideas in response to the prompt
• successful risk-taking and/or creativity to complete the task
4.0-4.5 Demonstrates commendable command of the language:
• few major errors in syntax
• above average usage of vocabulary
• some awkwardness of expression but good ideas, well-developed response to the prompt
• commendable effort made in the area of risk taking and/or creativity to complete the task.
3.0-3.5 Demonstrates competency in the language:
• many major errors/some major errors in syntax are evident but do not interfere with comprehensibility
• moderate range of vocabulary and idiomatic usage
• demonstrates awkwardness of expression
• completes the task with some elaboration
2.0-2.5 Demonstrates limited competency in the language:
• poor command of language marked by frequent and consistent errors
• narrow range of vocabulary and of idiomatic usage
• forces interpretation of meaning by the listener
• frequent anglicisms and English structures
• some redeeming features although task not necessarily completed
1.0-1.5 Competency not demonstrated
• glaring errors forced consistent interpretation by the listener
• inappropriate use of vocabulary
• task not completed
0 Irrelevant written sample
• inappropriate response
• unintelligible
Ratings converted to Percentile
6.0 = 100 % 4.5 = 85 % 3.0 = 70 % 1.5 = 55 %
5.5 = 95 % 4.0 = 80 % 2.5 = 65 % 1. 0 = 50 %
5.0 = 90 % 3.5 = 75 % 2.0 = 60 % 0 = 0 %
We might use a rubric like this too:
Mi blog: rúbrica
Name ____________________________________
5 Posts/Entries ______ /10 pts
Grammar(on the one you picked to have graded), _____ / 5 pts
Ilustraciones _________ / 5 pts
Introducción _________ / 5 pts
Total____/25