Native English 2 Midterm Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Score

Grammar

Student used grammar covered in class to communicate effectively.

A few minor mistakes.

Many minor errors or one major breakdown in communication.

Many grammatical errors and breakdowns.

AB

Vocabulary

Vocabulary studied in class was used well.

A few vocabulary mistakes, but was still understood. Student made a few short pauses, but conversation flowed well.

Used only a few words that were studied in class. Difficult to keep conversation going. There may have been a few long pauses.

Used none of the vocabulary studied in class..

Fluency

The conversation flowed and developed well. Student responded to questions with appropriate answers, listened to all questions, and used them in the discussion.

Conversation broke down many times. Too many long pauses.

Listening

Student responded to most questions, listened to most questions, and used many of them in the conversation. No serious problems, but better pronunciation, and/or nonverbal communication could have made communication more effective.

Student failed to answer some questions appropriately or didnt understand the question.

Student didn't understand or ignored most questions.

Voice and nonverbal communication

Student spoke very clearly and was physically engaged in the conversation.

Some communication problems because of unclear pronunciation and/or lack of expression. Student may have been difficult to hear.

Poor pronunciation, , and/or expression made communication very difficult. Student may have been very difficult to hear.