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Ejercicio 2 – Description and Evaluation parameters
ENGL356 – Intermediate Spanish II (CEFR A2 II)
Ejercicio 2 (Resumen de un libro)
Escribe un resumen del libro que has leído. Si quieres puedes incluir tu opinión.
Acuérdate de resumir las acciones pero también cómo se sienten los protagonistas y el mensaje principal del libro. ¿Es un libro
para entretener o tiene un mensaje para el lector? ¿Cuál es ese mensaje? ¿Estás de acuerdo?
Si das tu opinión sobre el libro piensa qué quieres decir (no digas solo: “es muy interesante”).
Usa todos los tiempos verbales que hemos estudiado incluyendo los pasados (imperfecto e indefinido).
Written assignments - Topic as above
Length
Format
Maximum score
Type of question
Criteria
400 words
Word document, typed double space, font 11 Arial written in Spanish
16
Topic and length as above
 Answers the question according to the instructions given – using the contents of unit 6.
(4 points maximum)
 There are no errors (grammatical, spelling). (4 points maximum)
 Vocabulary is adequate for the topic, and it reflects what has been taught in class as
well as additional vocabulary. (4 points maximum)
 The text is coherent and it reads well. (4 points maximum)
See Appendix below for detailed criteria
Home assignment to be emailed to teacher
There will be two grades for this assignment: one for the composition and one for the content alone (was the reading understood) – see below.
Appendix
Evaluation of Reading assignment
The summary indicates the reading was understood at all its levels, not only in terms of the actions but also the
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Ejercicio 2 – Description and Evaluation parameters
deeper meanings. If there is a message for the reader this is identified and understood. The reader can predict the
consequences of the actions and can infer the outcome of events, as well as the reasons behind them (why do
things happen?). The reader understands the feelings and motives of the characters and can empathize (or not)
with them and is able to show this through his/her summary.
The summary indicates the reading was understood at most levels. There is a good account of most of the actions
that take place but the main message is not quite grasped. The reader has some difficulties in understanding the
reason for events and to predict the consequences of all the actions. The reader understands most of the feelings
and motives of the characters and thus has problems empathizing (or not) with them.
The summary indicates the reading was understood at a basic level: actions are summarized in chronological order.
The main message is not really grasped. The reader has difficulties understanding the reason and consequences of
the actions. The reader is not clear on the feelings and motives of the characters and thus has problems
empathizing (or not) with them.
The summary indicates the reading was somewhat understood at a basic level: actions are summarized although
not always in chronological order or correctly. The main message is not mentioned. The reader cannot understand
the reason and consequences of the actions. The reader does not understand the feelings and motives of the
characters and thus has problems empathizing (or not) with them.
The summary indicates the reading was not understood at any level.
Written assignment – detailed criteria
Description
The content of the text is highly comprehensive and relevant as well as adequate in subject
and length, as requested. The text is virtually free of grammatical errors and contains a
wide variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary. The style and tone are entirely
appropriate. The text is clearly organised at both macro and micro levels, and is very
readable. Information and ideas flow very smoothly. The text indicates that the writer has
a sophisticated command of Spanish.
The content of the text is fairly comprehensive and generally relevant. It is adequate in
subject and length, as requested. The text is generally accurately written, and such errors
that occur do not impede the communication of meaning and are of a minor nature. The
text contains a variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary. The style and tone are
generally appropriate, although there are some inappropriate expressions. It is quite well
Grade
A
B
B
C
D
F
Ejercicio 2 – Description and Evaluation parameters
organised at both macro and micro levels, and is generally quite readable. Information and
ideas flow fairly smoothly, although there are occasional instances where links between
sentences are not immediately clear. The text indicates that the writer has a sound
command of Spanish.
The content of the text is generally relevant to the topic, but in places the author loses
sight of his/her purpose and adequate in length. The text contains numerous mostly minor
grammatical errors, some of which impede the communication of meaning. The text
contains a somewhat limited range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. There are
numerous inappropriate expressions. The organisation and readability of the text are
satisfactory. Information and ideas flow fairly smoothly, although there are a number of
instances where links between sentences are not clear. The text indicates that the writer
has an adequate command of Spanish.
The content of the text is largely irrelevant or the length is not as requested. The text
contains numerous grammatical errors, many of which impede the communication of
meaning. The text contains a limited range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. The
style and tone are generally inappropriate. The organisation and readability of the text are
barely adequate. Information and ideas do not flow smoothly with the result that the
reader has to work hard to understand the links between sentences. The text indicates
that the writer has a limited command of Spanish.
The content of the text is completely irrelevant and the length is not as requested. The text
contains a very limited range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. The style and tone
are wholly inappropriate. It is highly disorganised and confusing. It is very difficult to
follow. The text indicates that the writer has a weak command of Spanish.
Fine grades within each category (A+, A / B+, B / C+, C / D+, D) will be used to reflect
different levels of performance. An F grade could also be awarded for ‘disciplinary’ reasons
such as plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty, or failure to satisfy programme
or subject-specific requirements.
C
D
F