Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación

Course: English VI
Code: 518011

Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric - Task 1 - Following Instructions to the T

1. Activity Description

Type of activity: Independent

Evaluation moment: Initial
Highest score of the activity: 25 points
The activity starts on: Monday, August The activity ends on: Sunday,
22, 2022 September 4, 2022
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following learning
outcomes:
- respond to a range of questions on a variety of themes according to the CEFR
level B2.
- communicate with an adequate level of fluency and accuracy through the
interaction with non-native speakers by presenting clear and thorough
explanations of events utilizing technology tools.
- read any material in which the writer uses certain grammatical structures and
vocabulary to complete various objectives at CEFR level B2.
- write clear, comprehensive texts on a wide range of topics using a variety of
writing assignments at CEFR level B2.
- comprehend the basic idea(s) of general audios on concrete and abstract
issues, including technical talks via lectures and dialogues at the upper
intermediate level.
The activity consists of:

Pre-Task

Step 1
- Go to the Initial Environment and introduce yourself in the Social Interaction
forum found under the tab Course General forum. Be sure to read the Course

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 Director’s message to follow the instructions given there. Take a nice
screenshot of your participation.
Step 2
- In the Course News you will find a post named APA Template. Open the
message and download the Word File. That’s the template you will use to
deliver all the tasks in this course.
Step 3
- Check the internal mail of the course and read the welcoming message of your
Course Director. There will be specific instructions for you to follow. Take a
screenshot once the action is done.

During Task

Step 1
- Go to https://www.efset.org/, click on Log In and then click on CREATE YOUR
EF ACCOUNT. Click on SIGN UP WITH EMAIL and fill in the information. Be sure
to use your official name (as shown in your ID) when creating the account so
that your name is reflected in the certificate. Once you finish registering, your
profile icon will show in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on Test your
English now, and have a try with the 15-minute quick check test to get familiar
with the platform.

- Once you finish, scroll down and in Recommended for you, click on Take 50-
min EF SET. Once you are finished taking the 50-minute test, share your
results on Twitter by tagging your tutor and copy the View Certificate URL to
place in the document you will send for evaluation.

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Step 2
- Go to https://app.smalltalk2.me/auth/signup and create your account. You will
get an e-mail to activate it. Go to Speaking Practice to try it out before the
actual test.

- Once you finish practicing, go to SmallTalk English Speaking Level Test and
read the instructions there before starting. Be sure to have a good connection,
a working microphone and, if possible, headphones to avoid background noise.
At the end of the test, you will click on ANALYZE to get your report, or you can
try again by clicking on RETRY.

- It would take a while before getting your report. Once the analysis is done, look
carefully at your report; it shows your performance in a very detailed way.
Scroll down and find the SHARE bottom. Once you click on Share, copy the link

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 to be shared on Twitter and paste it in the document you will send for
evaluation forum.

Step 3
- Go to Write & Improve with Cambridge (writeandimprove.com) and create a
profile. You will get an e-mail to activate it. To start this step, choose
Intermediate. There are many tasks to select from, however, you need to focus
on only one task “An essay: Language learning” on page 33. Follow the
instructions to the T to give answer to the writing prompt. For an intermediate
level, you should write between 140 and 190 words in an appropriate style. If
you want to go higher, write more.

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 - It won’t take too long to get a level. Click on Check and get your feedback.
Take a good screenshot of your results to be placed in the document you will
send for evaluation.

Post-Task

Step 1
- Share your EF SET certificate and your SmallTalk Report by tagging your tutor’s
name on Twitter.

Step 2
- Share you Write & Improve with Cambridge report screenshot in the Discussion
forum for the task.

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Step 3
- Take some time to write the references used in this task. You need to reference
your report links (EF SET and SmallTalk) and your screenshot (Write & Improve
with Cambridge). Your Twitts. Finally, reference this Activity Guide.

Step 4
- Upload a PDF file using the provided template. Identify your file as follows:
518011 - Task 1 - Your Full Name.pdf
For the development of the activity consider that:
In the Initial Information Environment, you must:
- Check the Course Agenda to organize your time.
- Check all available forums, introduce yourself in the General Forum.
- Verify the dates of the Web Conferences so that you can plan your participation
accordingly.
- Verify your tutors’ synchronous attention by Skype.
In the Learning Environment, you must:
- Download the Syllabus of the course to read.
- Go to the discussion forum for the task and get familiar with your collaborative
group.
In the Evaluation Environment, you must:
- Upload a PDF file. Identify your file as follows: 518011 - Task 1 - Your Full
Name.pdf
Evidence of independent work:
The independent evidence to be submitted is:

A PDF file named 518011 - Task 1 - Your Full Name.pdf with the following pages:
● Cover Page
● Table of Contents
● Social Interaction participation (screenshot)
● Internal Mail instructions (Skype screenshot, Gmail account, Twitter
account)
● EF SET URL link Certificate and Twitter screenshot
● SmallTalk Report link and Twitter screenshot
● Write & Improve with Cambridge report screenshot
• APA References following the 7th Edition guidelines (you can use the APA
Citation Generator found within the template references)

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Evidence of group work:
No group work evidence is required in this activity.

2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidence to Submit

For Independent evidence, consider the following:

▪ Write proper citations and references for all used sources.
▪ Avoid employing machine translators and instead rely on your own linguistic
understanding.
▪ Revise content, structure, and mechanics in everything you do, including
forums, mails, and papers.
▪ Check that the file you submit for review satisfies all the activity guide's
requirements.
Please keep in mind that all individual or collaborative written products must comply
with the spelling rules and presentation conditions defined in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity must
comply with APA style.
In any case, make sure you comply with the rules and avoid academic plagiarism.
You can review your written products using the Turnitin tool found in the virtual
campus.
Under the Academic Code of Conduct, the actions that infringe the academic order,
among others, are the following: paragraph e) Plagiarism is to present as your own
work all or part of a written report, task or document of invention carried out by
another person. It also implies the use of citations or lack of references, or it
includes citations where there is no match between these and the reference and
paragraph f) To reproduce, or copy for profit, educational resources or results of
research products, which have rights reserved for the University. (Acuerdo 029 - 13
de diciembre de 2013, artículo 99)
The academic penalties students will face are:
a) In case of academic fraud demonstrated in the academic work or evaluation, the
score obtained will be zero (0.0) without any disciplinary measures being derived.
b) In case of proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature, the score obtained
will be zero (0.0), without any disciplinary measures being derived.

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3. Evaluation Rubric

Type of activity: Independent

Evaluation moment: Initial
The highest score in this activity is 25 points
First evaluation High level: You took an active role in the development of
criterion: the task by completing the three stages pre-task, during
task and post-task of the activity in a timely manner in
The student takes an accordance with the unit's contents and concentrating on
active role in the language performance.
development of the
task, completing all If your work is at this level, you can get 4 points
the steps in a timely
manner. Average level: You tried your best to take an active role in
the development of the task by partially completing the
This criterion three stages of the activity, pre-task, during task and post-
represents 4 points task and moderately concentrating on language
of the total of 25 performance.
points of the rubric.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 2
points and 3 points

Low level: You did not take an active role in the

development of the task. You had a hard time following the
activity guide's recommendations to fulfill the pre-task,
during task and post-task.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 0

points and 1 point
Second evaluation High level: You can understand extended speech and
criterion: lectures and follow even complex lines of argument,
provided the topic is reasonably familiar. You can
The online English understand most TV news and current affairs programs. You
exam result for can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.
listening gives detailed

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information about the If your work is at this level, you can get 4 points
student's performance
according to the Average level: You can understand the main points of clear
language level standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered
required for the in work, school, leisure, etc. You can understand the main
course. point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or
topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery
This criterion is relatively slow and clear.
represents 4 points
of the total of 25 If your work is at this level, you can get between 2
points of the rubric. points and 3 points

Low level: You can understand phrases and the highest

frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate
personal relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family
information, shopping, local area, employment). You can
catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and
announcements.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 0

points and 1 point
Third evaluation High level: You can read articles and reports concerned
criterion: with contemporary problems, in which the writers adopt
particular attitudes or viewpoints. You can understand
The online English contemporary literary prose.
exam result for
reading gives detailed If your work is at this level, you can get 4 points
information about the
student's performance Average level: You can understand texts that consist
according to the mainly of high frequency every day or job-related language.
language level You can understand the description of events, feelings, and
required for the wishes in personal letters.
course.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 2
points and 3 points

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This criterion
represents 4 points Low level: You can read very short, simple texts. You can
of the total of 25 find specific, predictable information in simple everyday
points of the rubric. material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus, and
timetables, and you can understand short simple personal
letters.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 0

points and 1 point
Fourth evaluation High level: You can interact with a degree of fluency and
criterion: spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible. You can take an active part in
The online English discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining
exam result for your views. You can present clear, detailed descriptions on a
speaking gives detailed wide range of subjects related to your field of interest.
information about the Furthermore, you can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue,
student's performance giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
according to the
language level If your work is at this level, you can get 4 points
required for the
course. Average level: You can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is
This criterion spoken. You can enter unprepared into conversation on
represents 4 points topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to
of the total of 25 everyday life (e.g., family, hobbies, work, travel and current
points of the rubric. events). You can connect phrases in a simple way in order
to describe experiences and events, your dreams, hopes and
ambitions. You can briefly give reasons and explanations for
opinions and plans. You can narrate a story or relate the
plot of a book or film and describe your reactions.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 2

points and 3 points

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 Low level: You can communicate in simple and routine
tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
on familiar topics and activities. You can handle very short
social exchanges, even though you can't usually understand
enough to keep the conversation going yourself. You can
use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple
terms your family and other people, living conditions, your
educational background and your present or most recent
job.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 0

points and 1 point
Fifth evaluation High level: You can write clear, detailed text on a wide
criterion: range of subjects related to your interests. You can write an
essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in
The online English support of or against a particular point of view. You can
exam result for writing write letters highlighting the personal significance of events
gives detailed and experiences.
information about the
student's performance If your work is at this level, you can get 4 points
according to the
language level Average level: You can write simple connected text on
required for the topics which are familiar or of personal interest. You can
course. write personal letters describing experiences and
impressions.
This criterion
represents 4 points If your work is at this level, you can get between 2
of the total of 25 points and 3 points
points of the rubric.
Low level: You can write short, simple notes and messages
relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. You can
write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking
someone for something.

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 If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 1 point
Sixth evaluation High level: The document meets the criteria for
criterion: presentation and references according to APA standards.
The document sent for evaluation is on a PDF format.
The student submits a
manuscript that If your work is at this level, you can get 5 points
complies with APA
guidelines for Average level: The document partially meets the criteria
presentation and for presentation and references according to APA standards.
references.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 3
This criterion points and 4 points
represents 5 points
of the total of 25 Low level: The document does not meet the criteria for
points of the rubric. presentation and references according to APA standards.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 0

points and 2 point

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