First-Year Grading
The final grade in all courses is based on the frequency, completion or mastery of the course components detailed below.
A: All/ Always
B: Most/ Usually
C: Some/ Sometimes
D: Few/ Rarely
Preparation & Participation 15%
- In addition to always adhering to the Honor Code & Fundamental Standard (this is a must, not an option!):
- prepares all homework assignments on time.
- completes all assigned reading and listening activities before class.
- always contributes actively and enthusiastically in the target language, Spanish, to class discussions, yet is considerate of others, inviting classmates to contribute as well.
- always reviews course goals and progress card weekly.
- Your instructor may also provide a separate Participation Rubric.
Interpersonal Language 35%
- 10% completes all Oral Diagnostic Activities (ODAs):
- oral production is spontaneous and of appropriate duration.
- pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency are appropriate for the course level.
- 10% completes all assigned conversations to be recorded with a classmate or language conversation partner (LCP):
- oral production is spontaneous and of appropriate duration.
- pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency are appropriate for the course level.
- 15% completes final interview with instructor:
- creates with the language, asks and answers questions.
- converses on a range of daily life topics.
- is generally comprehensible.
- speaks in sentences.
Interpretive Language 30%
- 15% fully completes all reading assignments including:
- reading portfolio assignments.
- class reading activities.
- 15% fully completes all listening assignments including:
- listening portfolios assignments.
- class listening activities.
Presentational Language 20%
fully and self-sufficiently completes:
- 10% Writing Diagnostic Activities (WDAs), blogs, vlogs, and other prepared presentational activities.
- 5% one (1) guided composition aided by class preparation activities and moderate dictionary use:
- all drafts completed on time without any outside help (e.g., no help from friends or online translators).
- 5% final oral presentation with solid:
- preparation: student has researched, prepared, and practices.
- content: informative, interesting, and relevant to the Spanish-speaking world.
- organization: introduction with a thesis, relevant supporting information, impactful conclusion that circles back to the thesis.
- accuracy: mistakes are appropriate for the level and do not impede comprehensibility.
- manner: delivery is confident and rehearsed yet natural; visuals enhance the presentation.