Criterion D

Criterion D: Using language in spoken and written form            

Emergent

Task:  2-3 minute oral/100-150 words

Criterion D: Using language in spoken and written form
Achievement Level	Level Descriptor
	You:
0	You do not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
1-2	i. has difficulty to speak using a basic range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions; when speaking, uses pronunciation and intonation with many errors, making understanding difficult ii. organize limited basic information and ideas, and basic cohesive devices are not used iii. make minimal use of language to suit the context.
3-4	i. speak using a basic range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions, with some inappropriate choices; when speaking, uses pronunciation and intonation with some errors, some of which make understanding difficult ii. organize some basic information and ideas, and uses a limited range of basic cohesive devices, not always appropriately iii. use language to suit the context to some degree.
5-6	i. speak making good use of a basic range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions, generally accurately; when speaking, uses pronunciation and intonation with some errors, though these do not interfere with comprehensibility ii. organize basic information and ideas well, and uses a limited range of basic cohesive devices accurately iii. usually use language to suit the context.
7-8	i. speak effectively using a basic range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions accurately; occasional errors do not interfere with communication. When speaking, uses clear pronunciation and excellent intonation, making communication easy ii. organize basic information and ideas clearly, and uses a range of basic cohesive devices accurately; there is a logical structure and cohesive devices add clarity to the message iii. use language effectively to suit the context.