Spanish Works! Sampler

87 Presentational Communication – Written The student… score Language Control & Functions Responds completely to the task using well-controlled, level- appropriate language. Responds to the task using language that is close to the expected level in structure and/or control. Addresses the task but language functions (e.g. questions, narration, description) or control does not meet level expectations. Does not address the task due to insufficient language control or inadequate language functions (e.g. questions, narration, description). Vocabulary Uses a level- appropriate number and range of words and expressions, facilitating communication Uses sufficient words and expressions in order to communicate. Uses a somewhat limited number and range of words and expressions, leading to some problems in communication. Uses limited vocabulary to the point that it severely impedes communication, relative to expected proficiency level. Communication Strategies Utilizes many level- appropriate strategies to communicate, such as circumlocution, practiced formats, and simplification. Uses some strategies to facilitate understanding, but may not demonstrate level-appropriate communication strategies. Utilizes a very limited set of strategies to aid in communication, leading to gaps in comprehensibility. Does not use strategies to aid in communication, leading to a lack of comprehensibility. Cultural Awareness Uses appropriate gestures, expressions, and cultural differences in style and content. May use some gestures, expressions, and cultural differences in style and content. Shows some awareness of culturally appropriate style, and expressions. Content shows some cultural awareness. Shows no awareness of culturally appropriate style, and expressions. Content demonstrates little cultural awareness. Text Type Communicates using words, phrases, sentences, and/or connected discourse at an appropriate level. Text type (use of words, phrases, sentences, and discourse) approximates expected level. Text type (use of words, phrases, sentences, and discourse) is somewhat below expected level. Text type (use of words, phrases, sentences, and discourse) is well below expected level. Total: ______ / ______ Notes: 51