November 1997
WRITING SCALE
Five Point Exam
| Communicative Ability | Points | Accuracy | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally addresses the
task:
- irrelevant information - reader cannot follow the message - vocabulary inadequate to topic - quantity less than required |
1 - 2 | Incorrect use of basic structures.
Poor spelling and punctuation. |
1 - 2 |
| Fulfills the task:
- information relevant - message is clear - well organized - vocabulary appropriate - quantity satisfactory |
3 - 4 | Correct use of basic language
structures.
Minor spelling and punctuation mistakes. |
3 - 4 |
| Fulfills the task at a sophisticated
level:
- use of connectors - appropriate register - use of rich vocabulary |
5 | Correct use of advanced
language structures.
Correct spelling and punctuation. |
5 |
| Communicative Ability | Points | Accuracy | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally addresses the
task:
- irrelevant information - reader cannot follow the message - vocabulary inadequate - quantity less than required |
1 - 3 | Incorrect use of basic structures.
Poor spelling. |
1 - 2 |
| Partially fulfills the task:
- most of information relevant - message followed fairly easily - vocabulary generally adequate - quantity satisfactory |
4 - 7 | Limited use of basic language
structures.
Occasional basic spelling and punctuation mistakes. |
3 - 4 |
| Fulfills the task:
- information is relevant - message is clear - well organized - use of varied and appropriate vocabulary |
8 - 10 | Correct use of basic language
structures.
Minor spelling and punctuation mistakes. |
5 |