EMERGING (0-7)
EXPANDING (8-12)
BRIDGING (13-15)
ELD Language Assessment Rubric Grades K-2
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All cells
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column
Phonology
Makes spelling errors that
are similar to typical
English Only errors
Vocabulary
Consistent use of
specific nouns and
precise verbs and
adjectives. Some use
of Tier II academic
vocabulary (words that
can be used across
content, such as
produce, require, rather
than make, need)
Grammar
Minimal errors in
subject/verb agreement
and pronouns, and
accurate use of verb
tense. These errors do
not impede
understanding for the
reader.
Sentence Structure
Contains more than one
subject/predicate
(verb) and several
examples of predicate
expanders/preposition
al phrases. Syntax is
usually accurate. Some
sentence variety must
be evident.
Language Function
Consistent use of terms that
signal language function,
such as:
Sequencing- first, next,
finally
Cause/Effect-because, since
Compare/Contrast
Describing- transition
words (also, as well) and
precise verbs, adverbs
and adjectives (skipped,
rather than walked)
Some basic terms that signal
language function, such as:
Sequencing-then, and
Cause/Effect – because, so
Describing-use of basic
verbs, adjectives and
adverbs
Demonstrates an
understanding of English
phonemes through
correct phonetic spelling:
E.g., tacing (taking)
pichers (pictures)
cids (kids)
wus (was)
mite (might)
Uses specific nouns,
verbs and adjectives
Some errors in
subject/verb
agreement, pronouns
and verb tense.
Occasionally, these
errors may impede
understanding for the
reader.
Contains sentence
fragments or run-ons,
but has at least one
subject and predicate;
some examples of
predicate
expanders/preposition
al phrases; may
contain errors in syntax
Writing does not
demonstrate knowledge
of English phonemes:
e.g. Spanishai (I), pipl (people)
Korean-r/l, omits
final “s”
No evidence of phonemic
awareness in either
language
Limited production of
basic nouns, verbs and
adjectives, such as nice,
good, big, little, walk,
run (Tier I
vocabulary)
Numerous errors in
subject/verb
agreement, pronouns
and verb tense. Errors
impede understanding
for the reader.
Contains letters only, or
partial words and/or
sentence fragments.
Few terms that signal
language function:
Sequencing
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Describing
Unintelligible or
written in another
language
Errors make meaning
impossible
Missing subject or
predicate, or both
No terms that signal
related/logical language
function
TOTAL
SCORE
Glossary contains bolded words, their definition, and examples that are specific to the picture and prompt .
January 2013