I identify the main ideas presented in the text.

I identify some of the main ideas presented in the text.

I do not identify the main ideas presented in the text.

I understand most supporting details of the text.

I understand enough supporting details.

I understand few supporting details.

I infer the meaning of most cognates and word families.

I derive the meaning of a few new words from context.

My answers demonstrate some cultural awareness.

I infer the meaning of some cognates and word families.

I do not derive the meaning of new words from context.

My answers demonstrate little cultural awareness.

I infer the meaning of few cognates and word families.

I do not derive the meaning of new words from context.

My answers do not demonstrate cultural awareness.

I create with language by using strings of sentences

I create with language by using simple sentences and some strings of sentences.

I use simple sentences, isolated words and memorized phrases.

I am consistently understood.

I am generally understood by those who interact with language learners.

I am understood with occasional difficulty by my teacher and others who interact with language learners.

My responses are mostly logical and on topic.

My responses are generally logical and on topic.

My responses are occasionally logical and on topic.

I use a wide range of vocabulary appropriate to the topic most of the time.

I use a range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task. However, occasionally I may use the wrong word or expression.

I use basic vocabulary and resort to English when I am unable to communicate my message.

I ask and answer questions to maintain the conversation and to clarify. At times, I paraphrase to make myself understood.

I maintain a simple conversation by asking some questions, but I don't ask for clarification.

I maintain a simple conversation by asking some questions, but I don't ask for clarification. I respond to basic, direct questions and ask simple questions.

I generally demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I occasionally demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I do not demonstrate an awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I create with the language by using strings of sentences and I am generally accurate.

I create with language by using simple sentences and some strings of sentences and I am occasionally accurate.

I use simple sentences, isolated words and memorized phrases with accuracy.

I use a wide range of vocabulary appropriate to the topic most of the time.

I use a range of vocabulary that accomplishes the task. However, occasionally, I may use the wrong word or expression.

I use basic vocabulary and resort to English when I am unable to communicate my message.

I am generally understood by those unaccustomed to the speaking/writing of language learners.

I am generally understood by those accustomed to the speaking/writing of language learners.

I am understood with occasional difficulty by those accustomed to the speaking/writing of language learners.

I make good choices of phrases, images and content to maintain the attention of the audience.

I make some good choices of phrases, images and content to maintain the attention of the audience.

I use mostly gestures or visuals to maintain audience's attention. I use some phrases, but my vocabulary conveys very basic information.

I ask and answer questions to maintain the conversation and to clarify. At times, I paraphrase to make myself understood.

I maintain a simple conversation by asking some questions, but I don't ask for clarification.

I maintain a simple conversation by asking some questions, but I don't ask for clarification. I respond to basic, direct questions and ask simple questions.

I organize my presentation in a logical manner. I speak/write with fluency.

I organize my presentation in a logical manner. I pause a few times, disrupting the flow.

I focus mostly on the completion of the task. I pay little attention to the organization and flow of my presentation.

I generally demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I occasionally demonstrate awareness of cultural appropriateness.

I do not demonstrate an awareness of cultural appropriateness.

Identifies the main idea of the text and supporting details

Identifies the main idea of the text and some supporting details

Identifies the main idea of the text and a few supporting details

Infers meaning of unfamiliar words in new contexts

Interprets the author's intent, perspective and expresses his/her own perspective

Infers meaning of some unfamiliar words in new contexts

Interprets some of author's intent, perspective and expresses some of his/her own perspectives

Infers meaning of cognates and word families and a few unfamiliar words in new contexts

Does not interpret author's intent, perspective or express his/her own perspective

Is able to infer cultural perspectives

Is able to infer some cultural perspectives

Is able to infer few or no cultural perspectives

Describes in past, present and future with detail most of the time

Is very accurate describing in present, past and future

Narrates and describes some of the time in past, present and future

Is most accurate in present tense and is less accurate when speaking in past and future

Is most accurate in the present tense

Accuracy decreases significantly when speaking in past and future

Starts, continues and/or redirects conversation and is able to clarify in many different ways

Is able to circumlocute

Starts and maintains conversation and sometimes is able to clarify

Is able to circumlocute at times

Can keep the conversation going and can ask and answer questions

Is not able to circumlocute successfully

Is easily understood by native speakers, even those unaccustomed to interacting with language learners

There may be some confusion about the message but generally understood by those unaccustomed to working with language learners

Generally understood by those used to interacting with language learners

Speaks in paragraphs and connected sentences

Speaks in paragraphs sometimes, but mostly connected sentences

Speaks in strings of sentences and some complex sentences

Consistently uses an extensive vocabulary to complete the task

Uses an adequate vocabulary to complete the task

Uses vocabulary insufficient to complete the task

Responses demonstrate understanding

Responses demonstrate understanding most of the time

Responses demonstrate occasional understanding

Consistently provides evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures

Demonstrates an understanding of culture through comments and questions

Provides some evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures

Demonstrates some understanding of culture through comments and questions

Provides little evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures

Demonstrates little understanding of culture

Describes in past, present and future with detail most of the time

Is very accurate describing in present, past and future

Narrates and describes some of the time in past, present and future

Is most accurate in present tense and is less accurate when speaking in past and future

Is most accurate in the present tense

Accuracy decreases significantly when speaking in past and future

Organizes presentation in a logical manner with some cohesive devices

Speaks/writes with fluency. Includes anecdotes and detailed examples

Organizes presentation in a logical manner with few cohesive devices

Pauses a few times, disrupting the flow

Focuses mostly on task completion and pays little attention to organization

Pays little attention to flow of presentation

Is easily understood by native speakers, even those unaccustomed to interacting with language learners

There may be some confusion about the message but generally understood by those unaccustomed to working with language learners

Generally understood by those used to interacting with language learners

Speaks/writes in paragraphs and connected sentences

Speaks/writes in paragraphs sometimes, but mostly connected sentences

Speaks/writes in strings of sentences and some complex sentences

Consistently uses an extensive vocabulary to complete the task

Uses an adequate vocabulary to complete the task

Uses insufficient vocabulary to complete the task

Consistently provides evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures

Provides some evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures

Provides little evidence of culturally appropriate language and gestures