Use vocabulary productive

Criterion: speaking · Range and accuracy of vocabulary use in spoken communication · back to criteria

emergent Phases 1-2

basic vocabulary for everyday situations

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the emergent level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses a limited range of vocabulary	Uses memorized phrases Basic vocabulary for everyday situations Limited word choice Frequent repetition of simple words
3-4	uses a basic range of vocabulary	Uses connected basic vocabulary Vocabulary for familiar topics Some variety in word choice Attempts new vocabulary with support
5-6	uses a range of vocabulary	Uses varied vocabulary appropriately Vocabulary for academic topics Good word choice for context Confident use of new vocabulary
7-8	uses a wide range of vocabulary	Uses extensive vocabulary precisely Advanced vocabulary for complex topics Sophisticated word choice Natural use of idiomatic expressions

capable Phases 3-4

academic vocabulary for varied contexts

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the capable level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses a limited range of vocabulary	Combines basic structures Uses vocabulary from familiar contexts Attempts longer utterances Shows growing confidence with new words
3-4	uses a basic range of vocabulary	Uses academic vocabulary confidently Vocabulary for varied contexts Clear word choice decisions Effective use of subject-specific terms
5-6	uses a range of vocabulary	Uses sophisticated vocabulary Advanced academic vocabulary Precise word choice Confident use of complex expressions
7-8	uses a wide range of vocabulary	Uses vocabulary with expertise Specialized vocabulary for complex topics Masterful word choice Natural use of sophisticated expressions

proficient Phases 5-6

sophisticated vocabulary with nuance

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the proficient level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses a limited range of vocabulary	Uses complex structures Varied and precise vocabulary Natural flow and intonation Sophisticated expression of ideas
3-4	uses a basic range of vocabulary	Uses advanced complex structures Highly varied and precise vocabulary Excellent natural flow Sophisticated and nuanced expression
5-6	uses a range of vocabulary	Uses expert-level structures Exceptionally varied vocabulary Masterful natural expression Highly sophisticated and nuanced communication
7-8	uses a wide range of vocabulary	Uses vocabulary with exceptional expertise Superior variety and precision Exceptional natural expression Masterful sophisticated communication