World Language Department's Readiness Rubric

 

 Level I: German, French, Latin, or Spanish

Student Characteristics/Abilities

 

Ready for Level I of a Foreign Language

 

Not Ready for Level I of a Foreign Language

Recognizes basic parts of speech such as nouns and verbs; Is able to recognize the subject and verb of a clause.    
Recognizes the difference between present, past, and future tense    
Adequate visual memory    
Participates willingly in cooperative group work    
Recognizes the importance of doing one’s own homework as practice in learning essential language skills    
Utilizes basic study skills    
Gets outside help from teacher willingly if absent or demonstrating weaknesses