PORTFOLIO #1 Student’s name: # Library Research #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. An appropriate article selection A simple paragraph (100 words) Content Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics Critical review Glossary (10 words) Library Research #2 An appropriate article selection An expanded paragraph Content Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics Critical review (100-150 words) Content Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics Glossary (10 words) Group: Task response SCORE /5 /10 /10 /5 /5 /10 /10 /5 Reading Log #1 9. An appropriate article selection 10. /5 Critical review (100-150 words) Content Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics 11. Summary /10 12. Glossary /5 13. Assignments are well organized and format requirements of the tasks are followed TOTAL SCORE /5 /15 /100 Other comments Student’s name: # Library Research #3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PORTFOLIO #2 Group: An appropriate article selection Cluster An essay “for and against” Content Organization Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics Glossary (15 words) Library Research #4 An appropriate article selection Cluster An essay “for and against” Content Organization Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics Glossary (15 words) Task response SCORE /5 /5 /15 /5 /5 /5 /15 /5 Reading Log #2 9. An appropriate article selection /5 10. Cluster /5 11. An opinion essay Content Organization Grammar Linguistic resources Mechanics 12. Three problematic questions /15 13. Glossary (15 words) /5 14. Assignments are well organized and format requirements of the tasks are followed TOTAL SCORE /5 /5 /100 Other comments GRADING RUBRIC FOR GENERAL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS Task response Good response Purpose Understanding and addressing the task Appropriate, relevant Key points covered Structure argument introduction conclusion paragraphs Easy to follow Clear argument Context, topic and main ideas Summing up One main idea (in a topic sentence); linked to overall idea Research Integrating evidence Paraphrasing/ synthesising Referencing citing Paraphrases and synthesises information in own words; Quotes used sparingly Information is correctly referenced –in-text and in reference list Range of sentences Few errors Good use of appropriate words Correct Sentences Grammar Vocabulary Satisfactory response Understands the task and the information but not all key points are included or fully developed Not always easy to follow Evidence of an overall argument, does not address the three main areas adequately Conclusion attempted but does not appropriately sum up the argument presented; main idea not always clear Some ability to express ideas in own words Aware of required system and how it should be used Some errors but do not interfere with meaning Vocabulary adequate for the task occasional errors. Some difficulty with subject-specific words, terms Generally correct, some errors Unsatisfactory response Not demonstrated an understanding of the topic Information often inaccurate or irrelevant Difficult to follow argument attempted but does not fully address the context, topic and main ideas no clear conclusion lacks a main idea Relies heavily on words and passages copied from texts Referencing requirements not followed Errors are frequent, making understanding difficult Limited vocabulary, words often incorrect or incorrectly used Numerous errors, spell check not used