These represent exit—not The rubrics on the following pages represent those kinds of outcomes generally found in credit ESL courses. entry—skills. ESL Writing Type Organization/ Development Vocabulary Sentence/Structure Writing and Length Coherence Spelling, Mechanics CB21 Write expository Organize paragraphs into Integrate the ideas of Utilize a wide of Use sentences of 1 level essays which a logical sequence, others through vocabulary, including varying structure and below reference outside developing the central paraphrase, summary, academic vocabulary. type, including Freshman sources, including idea of the essay to a and quotation into a paper subordination, non using a logical conclusion. that expresses the writer’s coordination, and –fiction, or English variety of rhetorical own opinion, position, or transitional devices. 1A strategies. (500-750 analysis as developed words) through multiple revisions. CB21 Write essays with Write an essay including Write well developed Attempt a wide range Correctly use a variety 2 levels clear thesis introduction, body, and essays based on their of vocabulary; word of sentence structures, below statements using conclusion. emerging competence in choice sometimes including mastery of various rhetorical writing. interferes with perfect tenses. modes. (350+ meaning. words). CB21 Write one or more Organize paragraphs that topic sentences with Utilize core vocabulary Attempt a variety of 3 levels paragraphs with a have a clear, beginning, relevant support, main with emerging sentence structures with below clear topic sentence. middle, and end exhibiting points and specific accuracy. emerging control over paragraph mastery. supporting details and perfect tenses. examples. CB21 Write one paragraph Write a focused, unified Demonstrate emerging Use general Correctly use simple 4 levels on familiar topics. paragraph, including a control of supporting vocabulary on familiar and compound below topic sentence. details. topics. sentences, including simple and continuous tenses, with regular and irregular
The rubrics on the following pages represent those kinds of outcomes generally found in credit ESL courses. These represent exit—not entry—skills. ESL Writing Writing Type and Length Organization/ Coherence Development Vocabulary Sentence/Structure Spelling, Mechanics CB21 1 level below Freshman or English 1A Write expository essays which reference outside sources, including non –fiction, using a variety of rhetorical strategies. (500-750 words) Organize paragraphs into a logical sequence, developing the central idea of the essay to a logical conclusion. Integrate the ideas of others through paraphrase, summary, and quotation into a paper that expresses the writer’s own opinion, position, or analysis as developed through multiple revisions. Utilize a wide of vocabulary, including academic vocabulary. Use sentences of varying structure and type, including subordination, coordination, and transitional devices. CB21 2 levels below Write essays with clear thesis statements using various rhetorical modes. (350+ words). Write an essay including introduction, body, and conclusion. Write well developed essays based on their emerging competence in writing. Attempt a wide range of vocabulary; word choice sometimes interferes with meaning. Correctly use a variety of sentence structures, including mastery of perfect tenses. CB21 3 levels below Write one or more paragraphs with a clear topic sentence. Organize paragraphs that have a clear, beginning, middle, and end exhibiting paragraph mastery. topic sentences with relevant support, main points and specific supporting details and examples. Utilize core vocabulary with emerging accuracy. Attempt a variety of sentence structures with emerging control over perfect tenses. CB21 4 levels below Write one paragraph on familiar topics. Write a focused, unified paragraph, including a topic sentence. Demonstrate emerging control of supporting details. Use general vocabulary on familiar topics. Correctly use simple and compound sentences, including simple and continuous tenses, with regular and irregular
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