Tell About This: A stage 2 English rubric for composing oral texts

The Task: Students will be provided with a visual and audio prompt from the Tell About This app. For 5-10 minutes they are able to think about the topic question/stimulus material and write some notes about how to answer, explain, describe, respond to it. The notes are NOT meant to be a written speech. They are simply there as a guide or prompt. When the students are ready, they open the app on their iPad and record their oral text. It is saved into the camera roll and transferred to the class computer via a wifi share app so that the students work can be shared, discussed, compared and assessed.
Prior to attempting the task, it is advisable for students to be involved in a class discussion to jointly develop some criteria for how it will be assessed, what are the expectations, as well as how to effectively go about the task in order to be successful.

Criteria
EN2-1A
* Adapted language to suit the purpose and audience of the oral text prompt

E
Text does not meet given purpose and/or inappropriate to the audience.

D
Uses some appropriate language to meet purpose and audience. May overuse slang.

C
Text is easily understood by the audience. It meets the purpose (explain, describe, give an opinion). Some attempt made to use expression, change in volume or pitch.

B
Shows very good use of language (with variety) to meet needs of audience and purpose. Regularly uses expression for emphasis. Also uses pausing to make a point or signal change. Has made notes to follow. Has at least 4 events in order with some details. Uses a variety of effective conjunctions and phrases (after that, before we went, later on). Wide use of detailed noun groups to describe and engage. Regularly participates of own accord. Identifies features using some metalanguage. Gives detailed reasons to justify Oral text includes 2-3 references beyond themselves. Comfortably compares their text with others, and examines how different experiences impact texts

A
Shows excellent use and range of language to meet needs of audience and purpose.

EN2-6B
Enhance oral presentation by using some basic strategies eg) volume, emphasis

Exhibits two or more of: Softly spoken/screams Mumbles Monotone

Voice is clear, but there is no intonation, modulation or expression used. Or it may be a very short text. Made some brief notes. Has at least 2 main events in order.

Excellent use of expression, intonation, volume and pausing for effect.

EN2-6B
Plan and deliver short oral presentations giving some key details in order.

No evidence of planning. Very short. Rambling and may be off topic. Grammar very poor. No conjunctions used. Just event statements. No adjectives used Very basic vocabulary. Audience not interested. Does not participate in class discussion after listening to the tell abouts.

Has made dot point notes. Has at least 3 events in order with some minor detail. Uses a small variety of conjunctions (but, so, then, because). Use variety of effective adjectives (at least 4). Almost no slang examples Participates voluntarily. Says what they liked/didnt like. Gives a simple reason to justify their opinion. Oral text includes at least 1 reference to others at home/local community or aspects beyond themselves. Gives a simple comparison (eg: mine was funnier).

Has made comprehensive notes. Has 4 or more events in order with elaborating detail. Uses wide variety of conjunctions and phrases (since, while, so that meant). Excellent use of detailed and effective noun/verb groups Regularly participates with enthusiasm. Uses correct metalanguage to identify features and gives excellent justification. Oral text includes 3+ references beyond themselves. Or 1+ world view on an issue. Enthusiastically compares with great insight in comparing texts.

Grammar and Vocabulary

Use correct grammar to link ideas and describe events Experimented with vocabulary choices to engage the listener

Uses simple conjunctions, and, then. Very repetitive. Only a few simple adjectives (big, two, bad) Sticks with very familiar vocabulary. May use slang Participates only when directly asked a question. Does not explain, justify or elaborate ideas. Eg). Yes I liked it. Oral text is very short. (1-3 sentences). Or longer text but only deals with themselves as an individual. Reluctant to participate in comparison.

Thinking Imaginatively
Share responses to oral texts and identify features with aided enjoyment Justify interpretations of the oral text

Expressing themselves
Compose a text using aspects of home and community life Share responses and compare personal experiences

Does not compose an oral text. Make written notes only. Does not participate comparing their response to others.