SBLE1063 ENGLISH FOR PROFICIENCY I

PJJ APRIL 2018

RUBRICS
READING COMPREHENSION TEST (20%)
*Topics are covered from the textbook: Unit 1-4
No. Type of questions Number of Rubrics
questions

SECTION ONE: 15 MARKS

PART Open ended 10marks 1-3 marks for a correct answer

A 5-7 questions 0 mark for a wrong answer
PART True/ False 5 1 mark for a correct answer
B 0 mark for a wrong answer
SECTION TWO: 25 MARKS
PART Open ended 15 marks 1-3 marks for a correct answer
A 7-9 questions 0 mark for a wrong answer

PART Vocabulary 10 1 mark for a correct answer

B matching 0 mark for a wrong answer
TOTAL: 40 MARKS (will be converted into 20%)
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE COMMITTEES

LISTENING TEST (20%)

*Topics are covered from the textbook: Unit 1-6
No. Type of questions Number of Rubric
questions

PART MCQs 5 1 mark for a correct answer

A 0 mark for a wrong answer
PART TRUE/FALSE 5 1 mark for a correct answer
B 0 mark for a wrong answer

PART Table Completion 5 2 marks for each correct answer with correct
C (NO MORE THAN spelling
TWO WORDS) 1 mark for each correct answer with partial correct
spelling (without changing the meaning)
0 mark for a wrong answer or totally wrong
spelling

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PART Fill in the blanks 10 2 marks for each correct answer with correct
D With spelling
(NO MORE 1 mark for each correct answer with partial correct
THAN THREE) spelling (without changing the meaning)
WORDS 0 mark for a wrong answer or totally wrong spelling

TOTAL: 40 MARKS (will be converted into 20%)

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE COMMITTEES

WRITING PORTFOLIO (15%)

*Topics are covered from the textbook
No. Type of questions Number of Rubric
questions

1. ENTRY 1 1 Brainstorm ideas (mind map)

(MIND MAP)
Unit 1-4 i. General statement 1 mark
(5 %) ii. Thesis statement 1 mark
iii. Topic sentence 1 1 mark
iv. Supporting details 1 mark
v. Topic sentence 2 1 mark
vi. Supporting details 1 mark
vii. Topic sentence 3 1 mark
viii. Supporting details 1 mark
ix. Conclusion 1 mark
x. Suggestion/Comment 1 mark
*award ½ marks if the ideas are just by points
*award 1 mark if the sentences are complete
by SVO arrangement.
2. ENTRY 2 1
(descriptive essay) Content:10 marks
10% Words: Rhetorical structure:5 marks
1. Min: 300 Language & academic intergrity: 20 marks
2. Max:350 Total: 35marks (will be converted into 10%)

TOTAL: 45 MARKS (will be converted into 20%)

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ENTRY 2: RUBRICS
CONTENT (10 MARKS)
INTRODUCTION (2 MARKS)
Introductory statement: 1 mark
Thesis statement: 1 mark (must include 3 main
points)

BODY PARAGRAPHS (6 MARKS)

BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (2 marks)

Topic Sentence 1 mark

Supporting details 1 mark
(Award 1/2 mark for each relevant supporting detail)
*0 mark for off-topic supporting detail/topic sentence
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (2 marks)

Topic Sentence 1 mark

Supporting details 1 mark
(Award 1/2 mark for each relevant supporting detail)
*0 mark for off-topic supporting detail/topic sentence
BODY PARAGRAPH 3 (2 marks)

Topic Sentence 1 mark

Supporting details 1 mark
(Award 1/2 mark for each relevant supporting detail)
*0 mark for off-topic supporting detail/topic sentence

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH (2 MARKS)

Summary/Restatement 1 mark
Comment/ opinion (Concluding 1 mark
technique)

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RHETORICAL STRUCTURE (5 MARKS)

This refers to the ability of the writer to persuade his or her stand using ideas,
connective words and staying within the topic. Marks in this section are awarded for the
following:
Unity: This refers to the points made. All statements must be related to the point being
made. If there are irrelevant statements in the paragraph, then we say that there is no
unity in the paragraph.
Coherence: Refers to the arrangement or ordering of sentences and paragraphs (time
order, order of importance, cause and effect order, etc.)
Transitions: the signal words that are used to show the link between sentences and
ideas (firstly, next, moreover, however.)
MARKS IMPRESSION DESCRIPTORS
5 Very good Appropriate linking words are used effectively to
link the sentences and ideas.
There is very strong unity in the paragraphs.
Paragraphs have been ordered to a
preconceived pattern of organization.
4 Good Appropriate linking words are used less effectively
to link the sentences and ideas.
There is a strong unity in the paragraphs.
Paragraphs have been ordered to a
reasonable preconceived pattern of
organization.
3 Average Appropriate linking words are used to link the
sentences and ideas but sometimes inadequately.
There is some unity in the paragraphs.
Paragraphs have been ordered and some parts of
the pattern can be discerned.
2 Weak Some appropriate linking words are used to link
the sentences and ideas but insufficient.
There is hardly unity in the paragraphs.
Paragraphs have been ordered but no pattern can
be discerned.
1 Poor No appropriate linking words are used to link the
sentences and ideas.
There is no unity in the paragraphs.
Paragraphs have not been ordered. They are just
blocks of writing not related to one another.

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LANGUAGE & ACADEMIC INTERGRITY (20 MARKS)

MARKS IMPRESSION DESCRIPTORS

17-20 Very good Language:

Language accurate with very few minor errors.
Spelling mostly accurate.
Uses appropriate and varied vocabulary.
Uses variety of sentence structures to express ideas Presents views
effectively.

Academic integrity:
Essay always legally and ethically attributes ideas and language to the
original source. Ideas and language are well-summarized in the work using
own language and sentences.

13-16 Good Language:

Language used fairly accurate with some minor errors. Spelling to a large
extend accurate, although errors are found.
Vocabulary used is varied and appropriate although some may not be
appropriate.
Varieties of sentence structures are used although not perfect.
Presents viewpoints quite effectively.

Academic integrity:
Essay consistently legally and ethically attributes ideas and language to the
original source. Ideas and language are well-summarized in the work using
own language and sentences with minor lifting from the original sources.

10-12 Average Language:

Language used may sometimes be inaccurate. Spelling mistakes do occur
but do not affect comprehensibility.
Uses some appropriate vocabulary but generally lacking in variety.
Uses sentence structures that are simple to express ideas.
Attempts to presents views satisfactorily.
Academic intergrity:
Essay inconsistently legally and ethically attributes ideas and language to
the original source. Ideas and language are well-summarized in the work
using own language and sentences with a good numbers of lifting from the

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original sources.
5-9 Weak Language:
A lot of grammatical mistakes in the script.
Spelling mistakes are very rampant which makes reading difficult.
Poor vocabulary.
Sentences structures are mainly simple types. Hardly any attempt to
present viewpoints.

Academic integrity:
Essay consistently fails to attributes idea and language to the original
source. Ideas and language are not summarized in the work using own
language and sentences. Major lifting from the original sources.

0-4 Poor Language:

Multiple errors found throughout the script.
Meaning is not clear.
Vocabulary inappropriate.
No attempt to present viewpoints.

Academic integrity:
Essay is seriously plagiarized or lifts idea and language completely from the
original source without summarizing them using own language.

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SEMESTER ONE 2017/2018 (A171)

Rubrics and evaluation for brochures: 1 set of brochure (5%):

CATEGORY EXCELLENT
(7-10)
Pictures and layout: Content was well organized
Organized and easy to with headings and
read subheadings. Text and
graphics were neatly organized
and made the project easy to
read and understandable
AVERAGE POOR MARKS
(4-6) (0-3)
Content was organized Most of the content was
with heading and poor in organization. The
subheadings. Text and placement of text and _____/10
graphic were placed to graphics sometimes
make the project easy to made the brochure hard
read. to read.

Information and details: Topic was completely Topic was addressed. Topic was addressed.
Topic and length addressed. Statements were Most statements were Some statements were _____/10
clearly supported by many supported b facts and supported by facts and
facts and detailed examples. examples. Most content examples. Some content
All content is accurate. is accurate. is accurate.
Spelling and grammar: No spelling, grammar, Fewer than 5 words More than 5 words
Correct spelling, capitalization or punctuation (spelling mistakes and (spelling and grammar _____/10
grammar, punctuation and errors. Sentences are well- grammar errors). Fewer errors). More than 5
use formed. than 5 mistakes in capitalization and
capitalization and punctuation errors. More
punctuation errors. One or than 5 sentences show
two flawed sentences. flawed structure.
Creativity and graphic: Brochure demonstrated Used student-created Information was factual
Unique delivery students’ own interpretation and materials as well as but showed little student _____/10
expression of research existing material from interpretation. Brochure
material. Used graphs, charts, other sources. Student based primarily on
or other visual aids to display devised a creative way to sample work. Student
information in multiple ways. design or deliver the added one or few original
brochure. ideas.
TOTAL ________/40
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GROUP PRESENTATION I/II: Brochure’s Presentation & Group Discussion 2 (ADAPTED FROM MQF LOD5)
Range/ Descriptions Language Fluency Accuracy Ability to sustain the
audience’s interest

1 Unable to deliver the Unable to deliver the Unable to deliver the Unable to deliver the ideas to
presentation effectively and presentation with very low presentation with the audience. Delivered
Very poor require major improvements. confidence and further major accurate ideas and speech with rushing without
Weak outline of ideas. improvements require major good posture, movement and
improvement eye contact.

2 Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the ideas with
presentation with limited effect presentation with limited presentation with limited limited appropriateness.
Poor and require further confidence and require accuracy and require further Delivered speech with rushing
improvements. Poor outline of further improvements. Low improvements with poor posture, movement
ideas. confidence and eye contact.

3 Able to deliver the presentation Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the ideas
fairly and require minor presentation fairly and presentation with fair appropriately to the audience
Average improvements. Average outline require minor accuracy and require minor satisfactorily. Delivered speech
of ideas. improvements. Average improvement with slight rushing with average
in confidence posture, movement and eye
contact.

4 Able to deliver the presentation in Able to deliver the
a good articulation and effect. presentation confidently
Good Good outline of ideas with good fluency and
pauses. Good level of
confidence
Able to deliver the
presentation accurately
Able to deliver the ideas
appropriately to the target
audience. Delivered speech
without rushing with good
posture, movement and eye
contact

5 Able to deliver the presentation Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to fully deliver the
with great effect and articulate. presentation with great presentation with great ideas. Delivered speech
Very good Well outline of ideas. fluency and pauses. clarity and accuracy. Well without rushing with very
Well confidence extended presentation good posture, movement
and eye contact.

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GROUP PRESENTATION I: BROCHURE’S PRESENTATION

LANGUAGE NON-VERBAL TOTAL:

CONTENT
CRITERIA (15 marks) COMMUNICATION 30 MARKS
(GROUPSCORE) (10 marks)
(5 marks)

Ability to
Name Matric No. Sentence Accurate Fluency Teamwork in Body sustain
Structure use of completing the Language audience’s
vocabulary task interest

1.
_____/30
2.
_____/30
3.
_____/30
4.
_____/30
5.
_____/30

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GROUP PRESENTATION II: GROUP DISCUSSION

LANGUAGE NON-VERBAL TOTAL:

CONTENT
CRITERIA (15 marks) COMMUNICATION 30 MARKS
(GROUPSCORE) (10 marks)
(5 marks)

Ability to
Name Matric No. Sentence Accurate Fluency Teamwork in Body sustain
Structure use of completing the Language audience’s
vocabulary task interest

1.
_____/30
2.
_____/30
3.
_____/30
4.
_____/30
5.
_____/30

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INDIVIDUAL INFORMATIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION: RUBRICS
Range/ Descriptions Language
1 Unable to deliver the
presentation effectively
Very poor and require major
improvements. Weak
outline of ideas.
2 Able to deliver the
presentation with limited
Poor effect and require further
improvements. Poor
outline of ideas.
3 Able to deliver the
presentation fairly and
Average require minor
improvements. Average
outline of ideas.
4 Able to deliver the
presentation in a good
Good articulation and effect.
Good outline of ideas
5 Able to deliver the
presentation with great
Very good effect and articulate.
Well outline of ideas.
SBLE1063 ENGLISH FOR PROFICIENCY I
SEMESTER ONE 2017/2018 (A171)
Fluency Accuracy Ability to sustain the Audio Visual
audience’s interest
Unable to deliver the Unable to deliver Unable to deliver the ideas to the Very poor Very poor
presentation with very low the presentation audience. Delivered speech with quality of quality of
confidence and further with accurate ideas rushing without good posture, audio visual
major improvements and require major movement and eye contact.
improvement
Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the ideas with Poor Poor
presentation with limited presentation with limited appropriateness. Delivered quality of quality of
confidence and require limited accuracy speech with rushing with poor audio visual
further improvements. posture, movement and eye
and require further
Low confidence contact.
improvements
Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the ideas Average Average
presentation fairly and presentation with appropriately to the audience quality of quality of
require minor fair accuracy and satisfactorily. Delivered speech audio visual
improvements. require minor with slight rushing with average
Average in confidence improvement posture, movement and eye
contact.
Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to deliver the ideas Good Good
presentation confidently presentation appropriately to the target quality of quality of
with good fluency and accurately audience. Delivered speech audio visual
pauses. Good level of without rushing with good posture,
confidence movement and eye contact
Able to deliver the Able to deliver the Able to fully deliver the ideas. Very good Very good
presentation with great presentation with Delivered speech without rushing quality of quality of
fluency and pauses. great clarity and with very good posture, audio visual
Well confidence accuracy. Well movement and eye contact.
extended
presentation
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INDIVIDUAL INFORMATIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION

LANGUAGE NON-VERBAL CREATIVITY TOTAL:

CRITERIA CONTENT
(15 marks) COMMUNICATION (10 marks) 40 MARKS
(5 marks) (10 marks)

Ability to
Name Matric Clear Clear
Sentence Accurate Fluency Relation to Body sustain
No. Structure use of the task Language audience’s visual audio
vocabulary given interest

1.
_____/40
2. _____/40

3. _____/40

4. _____/40

5. _____/40

6. _____/40

7. _____/40

8. _____/40

9. _____/40

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