Temas Avanzados

RBRICAS PARA EL PROYECTO FINAL

Ensayo:
Number
A

Explanation
Demonstrates Superiority
A coherent treatment of the topic with clearly developed ideas. Strong control of syntax. Superior
command of vocabulary and use of verb tenses. Appropriateness and ease of expression. There may be
a small number of rather basic grammatical errors. Orthography and other conventions of the written
language are generally correct. Cites at least 4 different sources. Includes a well-developed introduction,
conclusion, and thesis.
Demonstrates Competence
Well articulated ideas on the topic. Generally correct syntax. Good use of vocabulary and verb tenses.
Communication not greatly hampered by interference from another language. There may be more than
a few basic grammatical errors, particularly in complex structures. Errors in orthography and other
conventions of the written language do not interfere with communication. Cites at least 4 different
sources. Includes a well-developed introduction, conclusion, and thesis.
Suggest Competence
Conveys some ideas on the topic. Basic grasp of syntax and use of verb tenses. Adequate vocabulary.
Communication may suffer from interference from another language. There may be frequent errors in
grammar although simple structures tend to be correct. There may be frequent errors in orthography or
other conventions of the written language. Cites at least 3 different sources. Essay lacks a welldeveloped introduction, conclusion, or thesis.
Suggest Incompetence
Poorly expressed ideas. Lack of control of syntax and verb tenses.
Communication may be impeded by inadequate vocabulary, interference from another language, or
pervasive errors of orthography. Constant basic errors of grammar. Cites only 2 different sources. Essay
lacks an introduction, conclusion, or thesis.
Demonstrates Incompetence
No clear grasp of the topic or inability to communicate ideas. Persistent errors in syntax, vocabulary,
grammar, orthography, or interference from another language, lead to almost total incomprehensibility.
Cites one or no sources. Essay lacks a well-developed introduction and thesis. Has no conclusion to
effectively close the essay and demonstrate the authors point.

Presentacin Oral:
Speaking Rubric:
Number
Explanation
A
Demonstrates Superiority
Excellent command of the language on all accounts. Virtually no errors of syntax. Wide range of
vocabulary, including idiomatic usage. High level of fluency. Mentions at least 4 different sources.
Presents without the use of notes. Maintains eye-contact throughout presentation. Asks analytical
questions .Concludes with the speakers well-articulated opinion on the situation.
B
Demonstrates Competence
Good command of the language. Few lapses of syntax. Above-average range of vocabulary. Good
idiomatic usage, little awkwardness of expression. Good fluency, intonation, and pronunciation.
Mentions at least 3 different sources. Occasionally glances at note-cards, but never reads from them.
Uses consistent eye-contact. Concludes with the speakers well-articulated opinion on the situation.
C
Suggest Competence
Comprehensible expression. Some serious lapses of syntax; some successful self-correction. Some
fluency characterized by a moderate range of vocabulary and idiomatic usage. Hesitant. Mentions at
least 2 sources. Reads full phrases and sentences from note cards. Minimal eye contact. Briefly gives an
opinion on the issue.
D
Suggest Incompetence

Poor command of the language marked by frequent serious errors of syntax. Limited fluency
characterized by a narrow range of vocabulary and idiomatic usage. Frequent anglicisms and structures
that force interpretation of meaning by the listener. Poor pronunciation. Occasional redeeming features.
Mentions at least 1 source of information. Reads the majority of the presentation from note cards.
Minimal eye contact.
Demonstrates Incompetence
Unacceptable from almost every point of view. Glaring weaknesses in syntax and pronunciation. Few
vocabulary resources. Little or no sense of idiomatic usage. Reads the entire presentation from notes.
No eye contact.

***If you include a visual aid to accompany your oral presentation, it MUST be offer helpful images, graphics, or brief
bullets. It should not contain your talking points or be used in place of note-cards.
Poema:
Number
5

Explanation
Demonstrates Superiority
A coherent treatment of the topic with clearly developed ideas. Strong control of syntax. Superior
command of vocabulary and use of verb tenses. Appropriateness and ease of expression. There may be
a small number of rather basic grammatical errors. Orthography and other conventions of the written
language are generally correct. At least 50 lines. Use of poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, satire,
alliteration, imagery, kenning, denotation, irony, metonymy, synecdoche, rhyme, parody. You include a
copy of your poem indicating the devices you use.
Demonstrates Competence
Well articulated ideas on the topic. Generally correct syntax. Good use of vocabulary and verb tenses.
Communication not greatly hampered by interference from another language. There may be more than
a few basic grammatical errors, particularly in complex structures. Errors in orthography and other
conventions of the written language do not interfere with communication. At least 40 lines. Use of
poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, satire, alliteration, imagery, kenning, denotation, irony,
metonymy, synecdoche, rhyme, parody. You include a copy of your poem indicating the devices you
use.
Suggest Competence
Conveys some ideas on the topic. Basic grasp of syntax and use of verb tenses. Adequate vocabulary.
Communication may suffer from interference from another language. There may be frequent errors in
grammar although simple structures tend to be correct. There may be frequent errors in orthography or
other conventions of the written language. At least 30 lines. Use of poetic devices such as metaphor,
simile, satire, alliteration, imagery, kenning, denotation, irony, metonymy, synecdoche, rhyme, parody.
You include a copy of your poem indicating the devices you use.
Suggest Incompetence
Poorly expressed ideas. Lack of control of syntax and verb tenses.
Communication may be impeded by inadequate vocabulary, interference from another language, or
pervasive errors of orthography. Constant basic errors of grammar. At least 20 lines. Poem includes
only a handful of poetic devices. You include a copy of your poem indicating the devices you use, with
some mislabeled devices.
Demonstrates Incompetence
No clear grasp of the topic or inability to communicate ideas. Persistent errors in syntax, vocabulary,
grammar, orthography, or interference from another language, lead to almost total incomprehensibility.
Poem is at least 20 lines long. Employs few poetic devices and either does not submit a copy indicating
which devices were employed, or many mislabels devices.

Cuento Corto:
Number
5

Explanation
Demonstrates Superiority
A coherent treatment of the topic with clearly developed ideas. Strong control of syntax. Superior
command of vocabulary and use of verb tenses. Appropriateness and ease of expression. There may be
a small number of rather basic grammatical errors. Orthography and other conventions of the written

language are generally correct. Includes array of literary devices, and strong plot development.
Minimum 3 pages.
Demonstrates Competence
Well articulated ideas on the topic. Generally correct syntax. Good use of vocabulary and verb tenses.
Communication not greatly hampered by interference from another language. There may be more than
a few basic grammatical errors, particularly in complex structures. Errors in orthography and other
conventions of the written language do not interfere with communication. Includes some literary devices
and strong plot development. Minimum 2.5 pages.
Suggest Competence
Conveys some ideas on the topic. Basic grasp of syntax and use of verb tenses. Adequate vocabulary.
Communication may suffer from interference from another language. There may be frequent errors in
grammar although simple structures tend to be correct. There may be frequent errors in orthography or
other conventions of the written language. Includes solid plot-development, but may lack literary
devices. Minimum 2 pages.
Suggest Incompetence
Poorly expressed ideas. Lack of control of syntax and verb tenses.
Communication may be impeded by inadequate vocabulary, interference from another language, or
pervasive errors of orthography. Constant basic errors of grammar. Erratic plot development. Minimum
1.5 pages.
Demonstrates Incompetence
No clear grasp of the topic or inability to communicate ideas. Persistent errors in syntax, vocabulary,
grammar, orthography, or interference from another language, lead to almost total incomprehensibility.
Insufficient plot development. 1 page or less.

Dibujos animados:
Number
5

Explanation
Demonstrates Superiority
A coherent treatment of the topic with clearly developed ideas. Strong control of syntax. Superior
command of vocabulary and use of verb tenses. Appropriateness and ease of expression. There may be
a small number of rather basic grammatical errors. Orthography and other conventions of the written
language are generally correct. Full page, front and back. Neat and easily legible. Fully colored. At least
1 protagonist and 1 antagonist.
Demonstrates Competence
Well articulated ideas on the topic. Generally correct syntax. Good use of vocabulary and verb tenses.
Communication not greatly hampered by interference from another language. There may be more than
a few basic grammatical errors, particularly in complex structures. Errors in orthography and other
conventions of the written language do not interfere with communication. Full page, front and back.
Neat and easily legible. Fully colored. At least 1 protagonist and 1 antagonist.
Suggest Competence
Conveys some ideas on the topic. Basic grasp of syntax and use of verb tenses. Adequate vocabulary.
Communication may suffer from interference from another language. There may be frequent errors in
grammar although simple structures tend to be correct. There may be frequent errors in orthography or
other conventions of the written language. Full page, front. Legible. Fully colored. At least 1 protagonist
and 1 antagonist.
Suggest Incompetence
Poorly expressed ideas. Lack of control of syntax and verb tenses.
Communication may be impeded by inadequate vocabulary, interference from another language, or
pervasive errors of orthography. Constant basic errors of grammar. Full page, front. Partially colored.
Legible. Might lack a protagonist or antagonist.
Demonstrates Incompetence
No clear grasp of the topic or inability to communicate ideas. Persistent errors in syntax, vocabulary,
grammar, orthography, or interference from another language, lead to almost total incomprehensibility.
Less than 1 full page. Illegible. Not colored. Lacks characters.