MoHS Japanese 2 Resources
Ebisuya-sensei, Fukada-sensei, Wong-sensei 2014-2015
Quarter 1 Final Assessment
Go Between Corner- 仲人コーナー
Task:
Write a description of yourself or a good friend for our “Friend Finding” service.
Include a picture of the person (a photo or drawing) you are describing.
Do not divulge any personal contact information in your description.
Preparation:
Use these parameters to print out your poster on white paper with your picture (photo or drawing) already added, or bring a picture that fits in the space provided and glue it on during class.
eXceeds
Meets
Emerging
Not met
-Clearly and logically writes about a familiar event, experience or topic using an appropriate format in the target language
-Presentation is organized, logical and easy to follow
-Accurately uses a variety of introduced sentence patterns and set phrases appropriately
-May include strings of related sentences with appropriate sentence connectors
-Accurately applies a range of new and applicable introduced vocabulary
-Completes the task
-Uses target language exclusively
-Accurately uses writing conventions introduced at this level, including basic punctuation and spelling
-Accurately applies appropriate orthography where applicable
*If impromptu: does not rely on any notes or other translation assistance to prepare
-Accurately writes about a familiar event, experience or topic following the introduced format in the target language
-Writing is organized and understandable
-Accurately uses introduced sentence patterns
-May include set phrases and strings of sentences with appropriate sentence connectors
-Accurately applies newly introduced vocabulary relevant to the topic
-Completes the task
-Uses target language with minimal, non-distracting, non repetitive punctuation or spelling errors
-Accurately uses appropriate orthography introduced at this level
*If impromptu: may use notes minimally to prepare, but does not rely on other translation assistance
-Writes about a familiar event, experience or topic in the target language
-May not be in an appropriate format to complete the task
-Writing may not be organized or logical or may be off topic making it difficult to understand
-Uses some simple sentences or set phrases, but may contain distracting or repeated errors
-Uses some newly introduced sentence patterns and sentence connectors, but they may contain distracting or repeated errors
-May include new vocabulary, but word choice may be distracting
-Orthography introduced at this level is inaccurate or may be misused affecting understanding
-Task may be incomplete
-Use of non-target language is distracting and affects understanding of the message
*If impromptu: uses notes and some translation assistance to prepare
-Attempts to write about a familiar event, experience or topic in the target language
-Presentation is disorganized or off topic making it difficult to follow
-Uses mostly set phrases or previously learned sentences with little attempt at new patterns, may be inaccurate
-If new sentence patterns or sentence connectors are used, they are mostly incorrect
-Uses mostly previously learned vocabulary
-Contains repeated distracting errors the affect understanding
-Task is incomplete
-Use of non-target language and/or inaccurate orthography is distracting and affects understanding
*If impromptu: heavily uses notes and translation assistance to prepare
2.3.2 Written Presentation Content Rubric
eXceeds
Meets
Emerging
Not met
-Accurately selects most appropriate vocabulary to express target content effectively
-Word choice and form enhances meaning of the content/message
-Accurate orthography, spelling, form and tense effectively communicates content/message
(100%)
-Selects appropriate target vocabulary to express target content effectively
-Word choice and form convey meaning of the content/message
-Orthography, spelling, form or tense may contain minimal, non-distracting errors that do not detract from content/message
(n>90%)
-Selects some new, but mostly previously learned vocabulary to express target content
-Word choice, form, orthography, spelling or tense may contain distracting errors that affect understanding and interrupt flow of content/message
(90%>n>50%)
-Minimally selects a few new, but mostly relies on previously learned vocabulary to express target content
-May use distracting non-target language words/spelling/orthography
-Word choice, form, spelling, orthography or tense contain distracting errors that affect understanding and prevents flow of content/message
(90%>n>50%)
ES.VA2.O Vocabulary Application
eXceeds
Meets
Emerging
Not met
-Accurately applies appropriate new and previously learned grammar to target content orally,
-Consistently selects accurate particles with appropriate placement, uses natural order and appropriate tenses and forms.
-Structure choice enhances meaning of the content/message.
(100%)
-Applies some newly learned grammar to the target content orally.
-Relies on previously learned grammar patterns.
-May include some distracting particle selection and placement, order, form and tense that interrupt the flow and understanding of the content and ideas.
(95%>n>50%)
-Applies some newly learned grammar to the target content orally.
-Relies on previously learned grammar patterns.
-May include some distracting particle selection and placement, order, form and tense that interrupt the flow and understanding of the content and ideas.
(95%>n>50%)
- Minimally applies newly learned grammar orally.
-Relies on prior knowledge of structures or mostly on set phrases.
-Contains repeated, distracting errors in particle selection, placement, order, form or tense.
-Errors interfere with the flow of content and ideas, and inhibits understanding.
(n<50%)
ES.GA2.O Grammar Application
Assessment Period:
Pre-printed page:
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1 inch left margin, 0.5 inch margins on top, right and bottom
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Picture must be less than 3 inches tall, but can fit the width of the page
Picture only:
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Picture must be less than 3 inches tall, but can fit the width of the page
This is a timed, hand-written essay assessment. Notes, guides, dictionaries or any other assistance is NOT permitted during the assessment period.
Writing Format:
Start by putting the person's name directly above the picture.
Use the rest of the space below the picture to write your description in Japanese. Try writing vertically. If you know any kanji, use it and write the ふりがな/reading on the right-side of the character.
Prepare a bubble map or outline of the things you can say about the person.
Be sure to try and include the following:
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vital statistical data (name, age, residence, occupation, etc.)
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physical characteristics, present and past (height, hair and eye color, etc.)
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personality traits (type of person, interests, hobbies, preferences, etc.)
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activities (what they do habitually, did in the past, will do in the future, etc.)