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I need help on correcting writings
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lapaoiza
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I need help on correcting writings
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Hi everyone! I�m bothering you this time because it�s the first time I am correcting writings from my sts but I don�t know how to mark them...
Do you have any suggestions or webpages which can help me?
My sts are at elementary and pre-intermediate... I know which the mistakes are, and the importance of content in each writing, but I don�t know how to reach the most appropiate mark.
I hope you can help me.
Thanks in advance!!!
Paola |
15 Apr 2010
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savvinka
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Hi, Paola,
Have a look here
Olga |
15 Apr 2010
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lapaoiza
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Hi Olga,
First of all, thanks for your help...
I�d like to explain that I know the equivalence between numbers and letters when marking, in fact, I use both... my problem is that I don�t know how to reach the mark...
Should I "count" the grammar mistakes? or shoud I pay more attention to the content of the writing?
Is there any way to realize (as easy as possible) if the writing is good or bad and which mark corresponds to it?
Thanks again...
Paola |
15 Apr 2010
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lovinglondon
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HI Lapaoiza,
When I mark my students � writing I bear in mind 2 different aspects. On the one hand I mark the structure of the composition, that is, that they write an introduction, a body and a conclusion, each of them with their most appropriate connector:
As an introduction, as far as this topic is concerned, etc (INTRO)
On the one hand, on the other etc...(depending on the topic in the MAIN BODY)
As a conclusion, in a nutshell, etc (in the CONCLUSION)
A part from this, I also count that they write other connectors in the MAIN BODY.
On the other hand I also mark the content of the composition, I mean, that they write more difficult structures apart from a present simple. In the case of my older students I want them to write conditionals, passives, relative sentences, etc (you can adapt this to your students, of course). I also mark that they write specific vocabulary or phrasal verbs. If I tell them to write a composition about food, I want them to write specific vocabulary such as junk food, fast food, or any other word we have seen in the classroom. Also, I want them to write idioms, such as "dog in the manguer", "sleep like a log" and so on.
I hope it is useful for you!!
Good luck!!
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15 Apr 2010
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lapaoiza
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Hi Lovinglondon!
Thanks for your reply! It has been useful!
Paola |
15 Apr 2010
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lovinglondon
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I �m glad to hear that!! If there �s anything else I can help, just tell me!!
have a nice afternoon (or morning in Argentina!!)
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15 Apr 2010
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lapaoiza
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Hi Redcamarocruiser!
Thanks for your links! They are useful as well as the previous answers.
Thanks a lot.
Have a nice day!
Paola |
15 Apr 2010
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lshorton99
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I think too much focus goes on error correction in writing and not enough on actual writing skills.
I basically use the Cambridge exam system of marking and apply it to all levels - I look at content, organisation and cohesion, accuracy, range, style/register (intermediate and above) and target reader. When applying this to lower levels I basically consider whether or not they have effectively answered the question, if their writing is well organised, ifit contains a lot of errors (I don �t count them), if they have tried to use different vocabulary and structures (wether successful or not) and the effect the writing has on me - do I struggle to read it, is it interesting etc. If I �m giving actual marks then I score out of 5 for each category then divide to give a mark out of 10.
The more practice you get at marking, the less time it takes - you don �t actually need to write your marks for each category - you �ll be able to give the mark without needing to break it down.
Hope that helps!
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15 Apr 2010
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monchis
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Rubrics are very useful and sometimes I use www.rubristar.com
There is a section to create writing rubrics and you can modify them according to your needs.
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16 Apr 2010
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lapaoiza
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thanks for all your help!!!
Paola |
16 Apr 2010
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