WRITING ASSESSMENT 1 – Level 103
Wrng Assessll consist of the follow
- Use of linking words / relative pronouns (WB p. 14, 15, 20, 37)
but/however/because /while / during / for / who / which / where
- Paragraph –
Students write a paragraph ( at least 7 sentences) about a given topic similar to what they’ve done ithe book/workbook. Writing activities in thbook are essential.
Make sure at students know
- basic paragraph format (indentation, sentences written together in a paragraph, not on separate lines)
- how to write a clear topic sentence
- how to use linking works to make their paragraphs cohesive
See Wng Rubric below.
103 Writing Rubric (Half marks may be awarded)
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Profile
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Score
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Criteria
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Content / Organization
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3
2
1
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Clear topic sentence, effective use of linking words, sufficient supporting sentences, relevant to assigned topic
Topic sentence present but not very clear, some linking words lacking, supporting sentences mostly relevant to topic but insufficient in length
No topic sentence, no linking words used, inadequate length, sentences mostly not related to topic
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Vocabulary
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3
2
1
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Correct use of related vocabulary
Adequate word use, occasional errors of word form, choice & usage but meaning not obscured
Limited vocabulary, frequent errors of word form, choice & usage, meaning confused
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Grammar
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3
2
1
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Effective use of target structures with few errors
Occasional errors in use of target structures but meaning not obscured
No mastery of sentence construction, major problems with grammatical items covered
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Mechanics
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3
2
1
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Few errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format
Occasional errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format
Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format
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Total points for paragraph: 12
Off-topic paragraph: Student loses half the mark (12÷2=6)
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