Chinese language teaching

1. Year 10 Chinese language Non-Background
Term 2, 2014 Assessment Marking Key
Speaking (30marks) Name_____________________
Criteria
Marks
Content
Total 4
Provides detailed information, ideas and opinions and develops a coherent conversation. Content is highly relevant and covers a range of aspects with good elaboration. Manipulates language authentically and creatively to meet the requirements of the topic. Engages the audience and effectively supports information by: explain weekend activities. invite someone to an activity. direction. make comment on the activity.
4
Presents relevant information, ideas and opinions and develops a coherent conversation. Content is generally relevant and covers a range of aspects with some elaboration. Manipulates language authentically and creativity to meet the requirements of the topic.
3
Presents relevant information and ideas and develops a conversation. Includes some information that is irrelevant to the question and highly repetitive. Manipulates language with some degree of authenticity and creativity to meet the requirements of the topic.
2
Presents some relevant information and ideas and develops a broken conversation. Includes some information that is irrelevant to the question and highly repetitive. Manipulates language with low degree of authenticity and creativity, have not met the requirements of the topic.
1
Response is unclear and content has little relevance to the question. Heavy reliance on content that has no relevance to the question.
0
Vocabulary and sentence structure
Total 8
Demonstrates a range of linguistic resources through responses with accuracy and control.
Demonstrates some inaccuracies in mode and/or syntax which do not affect meaning.
7–8
Demonstrates knowledge of linguistic resources through responses with some accuracy and control. Demonstrates a range of inaccuracies in mode and/or syntax which do not affect meaning. Communicates with repetition and uses simple sentence structures.
5–6
Demonstrates a limited range of linguistic resources through short responses with a range of inaccuracies that affect meaning. Communicates with repetition and uses similar and simple sentence structures.
3–4
Demonstrates some evidence of linguistic resources with English syntax through short responses. Inaccuracies affect meaning. Communicates with repetition and single words.
1–2
Grammar
Total 5
Uses a range of appropriate grammar and sentence structure. No grammar mistakes occur.
5
Uses a range of appropriate grammar and sentence structure. Few grammar mistakes occur but have the awareness of self-correct.
4
Uses a range of grammar and sentence structure with occasional influence of the syntax of another language.
3
Demonstrates the use of some accurate grammar and sentence structure with some influence of the syntax of another language
2

2. Relies predominantly on a limited repertoire of sentence structures with the clear influence of the syntax of another language.
1
Uses set structures, single words and short phrases. Sentence structure is heavily influenced by another language.
0
Organisation
Total 3
Sequences information coherently and cohesively. Provides context for conversation including a clear introduction and conclusion where applicable.
3
Some sequencing and paragraphing is evident. Connections are simple and straight-forward.
2
Limited organisation impedes the flow and understanding. The connection between the ideas is sometimes unclear.
1
No evidence of sequencing ideas.
0
Flow
Total 2
Uses language accurately and consistently. Occasionally omits words or makes minor errors. Inaccuracies do not affect meaning or flow. Flow of speech is evident. Where ‘think time’ is required, uses appropriate ‘fillers’ in Chinese.
2
Uses language accurately and consistently. Occasionally omits words or makes minor errors. Inaccuracies do not affect meaning or flow. Some hesitation which affects conventions of conversation such as turn taking.
1
Uses language mostly accurately however errors interfere with the flow of a phrase or sentence. Inappropriate hesitation such as long pauses obstructs meaning and conventions of conversation such as turn taking.
0
Interaction
Total 4
Interacts with other speaker using appropriate body language and register. Speaks spontaneously and naturally. Expresses an enthusiasm to talk about the topic.
4
Interacts with other speaker using some body language (where relevant) and register. Expresses an enthusiasm to talk about the topic.
3
Interacts with other speaker showing awareness of, but not responding to body language (where relevant) and register. Expresses limited enthusiasm to talk about the topic.
2
Interacts with other speaker using inappropriate body language and register. Minimal engagement with the topic.
1
Clarity of expression (pronunciation, intonation, stress)
Total 3
Pronunciation is clear.
3
Pronunciation is almost always clear. Some errors in pronunciation /tone obstruct meaning.
2
Uses single words, set formulae and Anglicism to express information, which frequently obstructs comprehensibility.
1
Effort
Total 1
Demonstrate some dedication in the conversation preparation.
1

3. Year 10 Chinese language Non-Background
Term 2, 2014 Assessment Marking Key
Listening and responding (20 marks)
A. Sentences (5 marks)
1. 请问图书馆要怎么走？
Marks
Please tell me how to get to the library.
0.5 mark
2. 你往前走，到了第二个十字路口向左转，小卖部就在礼堂对面。
Marks
You walk forward, turn left at the second intersection; the shop is opposite the hall.
0.5 mark
3. 小明家离火车站很近，走路大概五分钟。
Marks
Xiaoming’s house is close to the train station, about five minutes’ walk.
0.5 mark
4. 兰兰家离我家不近也不远，差不多七公里。
Marks
Lanlan’s house is not far away from my house, about 7 kilo metres.
0.5 mark
5. 你骑车到邮局要多长时间？
Marks
How long does it take to the post office by bike?
0.5 mark
6. 别睡觉了，去拉小提琴吧！
Marks
Don’t sleep, go and play violin.
0.5 mark
7. 你有没有搞错，谁要看新闻？
Marks
Are you out of your mind, who would like to watch news?
0.5 mark
9. 你这个周末有空吗？我请你看科幻电影。
Marks
Are you free this week end? I will invite you to watch a fiction movie.
0.5 mark
10. 他一天到晚看电视，所有节目他都看过了。
Marks
He watches TV all day long, so he has watched all the programmes.
0.5 mark
B Dialogue (15 marks)
8. 兰兰对看球赛没兴趣，她是音乐迷。
Marks
Lanlan is not interested in watching ball match, she is a music fan.
0.5 mark
1. What are the same activities Dawei and Lanlan does on the weekends?
Marks
watch movie, watch TV
1 mark
2 person are mentioned
1 mark

4. 2. What kind of movie does Lanlan like to watch?
Marks
Fiction
1 marks
3. What is good on TV this weekend?
Marks
TV drama, basketball match, news, evening concert
2 mark
4 answers
2 Marks
3 answers
1.5 marks
2 answers
1 mark
1 answer
0.5
5. How does Lanlan go to school?
Marks
walk
1 marks
6. How does Dawei go to school?
Marks
Bus
1 mark
7. What time should Dawei go to Lanlan’s house at latest?
Marks
1
1 mark
8. Which channel is the evening concert on? What programmes are there in this evening event?
Marks
9, Dragon dance, lion dance, folk music, flute
3 mark
9. Give Dawei the direction to Lanlan’s house after he gets off the bus.
Marks
You walk towards south, turn left when you arrive the third traffic light, then walk forward, turn right when you arrive the first intersection, Lanlan’s house is on the right side of the library.
1 mark
10. How does Lanlan feel about the evening event on TV?
Marks
Very interesting.
1 mark
11. What is Dawei’s reaction to Lanlan’s suggestion about watching News?
Marks
Are you out of your mind?
1 mark
12. What is Dawei’s comment on the drama?
Marks
Boring
1 mark
1 person are mentioned
0.5 mark
4. What will they do this weekend?
Marks
Watch TV
1 mark

5. Year 10 Chinese language Non-Background
Term 2, 2014 Assessment Marking Key
Reading and responding (30 marks)
1. How is the weather today?
Marks
Good
1 mark
2. What will Lanlan do on the weekend? Why?
Marks
Go to listen to music concert. Because she is music fan.
2 marks
One answer is correct
3. What does Xiaoming do on weekends?
Marks
Play violin and play piano
2 marks
One answer is correct
4. How long does it take from Dawei’s house to the place of the evening event?
Marks
Walk about 20 minutes
2 marks
20minutes
1 mark
5. How do you walk to the place of the evening event if you are at Dawei’s house?
Marks
Walk forward, turn left at the first cross road.
Continue walking; turn right at the third turning.
The hall is next to the post office.
3 marks
2 sentences are correct
2 marks
1 sentence is correct
1 mark
6.What is Lanlan not interested in?
Marks
Ball game
1 mark
7．How many times has the writer watched the cartoon?
Marks
2
1 mark
9. what did the writer decide to do instead of go to Dawei’s house
Marks
Watch TV.
1 mark
8. What is on the evening event?
Marks
Dragon dance, lion dance, opera, Chinese violin.
2 marks
Two answers are given
1 mark

6. 10．How does it take to go to Dawei’s house?
Marks
1 hour and 10 minutes
1 mark
11．What is the writer’s feeling for the day?
Marks
Boring
1 marks
12．What kind of TV programme does the writer dislike?
Marks
News and weather report
2 marks
One answer is correct
1 mark
13. Where is the Chinese evening event?
Marks
Hall
1 mark
14．Which channel is the TV drama on? How is the TV drama?
Marks
5/ boring
2 mark
15. Where is he finally?
Marks
Home
1mark
16. What is the suggestion given by mother?
Marks
Don’t watch TV, do homework
2 marks
One answer is correct
1 mark
17. What is his reaction to the suggestion?
Marks
That is crazy, he did not accept
2 mark
18. What does he invite xiaoming to do?
Marks
Watch Kong Fu movie
2 mark
19. What does he do at last?
Marks
Sleep
1 mark

7. Year 10 Chinese language Non-Background
Term 2, 2014 Assessment Marking Key
Writing (20marks) Name_____________________
Criteria
Marks
Content and relevance
4
Provides detailed information. Engages the audience and effectively supports information by: explaining you weekend activities. invite your partner to an activity. direction. make comment on the activities
4
Content is generally relevant and covers a range of aspects with some elaboration.
4
Includes some information that is irrelevant to the question and highly repetitive.
2
Response is unclear and content has little relevance to the question.
1
Heavy reliance on content that has no relevance to the question.
0
Grammar
3
Uses a range of grammar and sentence structure with occasional influence of the syntax of another language.
3
Demonstrates the use of some accurate grammar and sentence structure with some influence of the
syntax of another language
2
Relies predominantly on a limited repertoire of sentence structures with the clear influence of the syntax of another language.
1
Uses set structures, single words and short phrases. Sentence structure is heavily influenced by another language.
0
Vocabulary
4
Uses contextually relevant vocabulary and a range of expressions. Includes contemporary, colloquial and specialised vocabulary when required
4
Adequate command of vocabulary and word choice appropriate to question.
3
Some use of relevant vocabulary and word choice is evident.
2
Relies on the repetitive use of basic vocabulary.
1
Insufficient command of basic vocabulary.
0
Accuracy (Grammar, syntax and spelling)
4
Uses language accurately and consistently. Occasionally omits words or makes minor errors.
Inaccuracies do not affect meaning or flow.
4
Uses language mostly accurately however errors interfere with the flow of a phrase or sentence.
3
Demonstrates some correct use of language. However errors affect meaning.
2
Inaccuracies and incorrect choice of language impede meaning and flow. Inconsistent application of rules of grammar makes some parts of writing awkward.
1
No application of rules. Evidence of literal translations from another language.
0
Conventions of text type
2
Uses all the key conventions of the text type including appropriate register to address the purpose of writing and the audience. Writes a note of approximately 60 characters.
2

8. Uses some of the conventions of the text type. Generally uses register appropriate to the purpose of writing and the audience.
1
Does not observe the conventions of the text type. Shows lack of consideration of the audience or the purpose for writing.
0
Organisation 3
Sequences information coherently and cohesively. Provides context for writing including a clear introduction and conclusion where applicable.
3
Some sequencing and paragraphing is evident. Connections are simple and straight-forward.
2
Limited organisation impedes the flow and understanding. The connection between the ideas is sometimes unclear.
1
No evidence of sequencing ideas.
0
TOTAL 20