Criteria | Advanced(4 pts) | Proficient(3 pts) | Approaching(2 pts) | Inadequate(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vocabulary | Consistently uses a variety and range of grade-appropriate academic and social language. Consistently uses precise vocabulary; employs the right word(s) for the task. Contains infrequent spelling errors that do not interfere with comprehensibility, similar to those made by native English-speaking peers; errors are only rarely due to interference from the native language. | Generally uses a variety and range of grade-appropriate social language; may struggle to use vocabulary that is academic or newly introduced. Sometimes uses vocabulary that is precise; may not always have the right word(s) for the task. Contains occasional spelling errors that do not significantly interfere with comprehensibility; errors do not represent a significant level of interference from the native language. | Uses vocabulary that is repetitive or limited in range and variety, particularly when writing is academic. May circumlocute when the precise word is unknown or struggle to use words correctly. Contains some spelling errors that may interfere with comprehensibility; spelling errors may reflect some borrowing from the native language. | May contain some high-frequency or routine words and phrases; may even contain a small number of very simple formulaic sentences. May include vocabulary from the student's native language. Contains widespread spelling errors that significantly interfere with comprehensibility even with common, high-frequency words; spelling errors reflect frequent borrowing from the student's native language. |
Usage | Consistently demonstrates ability to correctly use both simple and complex tenses. Contains some expanded compound and/or complex sentences. Demonstrates grammar usage that is generally correct and comparable to that of grade-level native English-speaking peers. Includes infrequent grammar usage errors which do not interfere with comprehensibility; errors may be similar to those made by native English-speaking peers or be limited to complex grammar structures. | May still contain many simple sentences but shows ability to use simple tenses successfully and a developing ability to use complex tenses. Demonstrates an emerging ability to write compound and/or complex sentences. Includes some grammar usage errors that do not significantly interfere with comprehensibility. | Contains mostly simple sentences using present tense; other tenses used inconsistently or inaccurately. Includes frequent grammar usage errors that sometimes interfere with comprehensibility. | May contain some simple sentences using present tense or memorized past tense verbs but with errors and inaccuracies. Includes significant grammar usage errors that interfere with comprehensibility. |
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