Criterion A: Language (6)
- 0: The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors
- 1-2: Command of the language is limited. Vocabulary is sometimes appropriate to the task. Basic grammatical structures are used. Language contains errors in basic structures.
- 3-4: Command of the language is generally effective. Vocabulary is generally appropriate to the task, and varied. Some basic grammatical structures are used, with some attempts to use more complex structures.
- 5-6: Command of the language is effective and mostly accurate. Vocabulary is appropriate to the task, and varied. A variety of basic and more complex grammatical structures is used effectively.
Criterion B: Message (6)
- 0: The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors
- 1-2: The task is partially fulfilled. Some ideas are relevant. Ideas are stated, but with no development.
- 3-4: The task is generally fulfilled. Most ideas are relevant to the task. Some ideas are developed with some detail and examples.
- 5-6: The task is fulfilled effectively. Ideas are relevant to the task. Ideas are developed well, providing details and relevant examples.
Criterion C: Conceptual understanding (3)
- 0: The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors
- 1-2: Conceptual understanding is limited. The choice of text type is generally inappropriate to the context, purpose or audience.
- 3-4: Conceptual understanding is mostly demonstrated. The choice of text type is generally appropriate to the context, purpose and audience.
- 5-6: Conceptual understanding is fully demonstrated. The choice of text type is appropriate to the context, purpose and audience.