6
Interesting response
Few syntax errors
Minor errors that do not impede
communication
4
Good, appropriate vocabulary
Generally good response
4
Frequent errors
Self-corrects on some
3
Vocabulary is just adequate to respond
No attempt to vary expressions
Basic
3
Many errors (agreement, verb forms)
Errors in basic structures
Errors impede communication
2
Inadequate vocabulary or incorrect use
of lexical items
Communication difficult
2
Most structures incorrect
Constant use of infinitive; no conjugation
Listener understands only because of past
experience
1
Incomplete sentences or fragments
Vocabulary repeated
Inappropriate vocabulary
1
No attempt or repeats cue
0
No attempt
Totally irrelevant answer
0