WRITTEN MEDIATION: Marking criteria

To correct a piece of writing in which you have to mediate your teacher will give you a mark (from 0 to 10) for each of the following criteria. Each criterion has the same value, that is, they are all equally important.

To pass you need to get a mark of 20 out of 40, that is, a 5 out of 10.


1- SOURCE COMPREHENSION → Let’s show how well we understand and select the information we are given! - 10 points


The message from the input (the source text or infographic) is correctly understood.


The relevant information for the task is identified (what contents, details, explicit intentions in the input are important?).


The significant information from the input is included in the output.


2- CONTENT MANAGEMENT → Let’s show how well we process the information! - 10 points


The message from the input is correctly processed by using the appropriate mediation strategy-/ies depending on the task:


Expanding the information by explaining, commenting, clarifying, giving examples...


Reducing the information by summarizing, synthesising


Connecting, relating ideas or data by comparing and linking with previous or new knowledge


Reformulating by rewording, translating or adapting the language to the reader


The text produced is “fresh”, it departs from a literal quote of the source.


3- ADAPTATION TO SITUATION AND CONTEXT→ Let’s show how well we can communicate in a given situation! 10 points


The text produced is effectively adapted to the context or situation.


The text produced is effectively adapted to the reason why it is written.


The text produced is effectively adapted to the reader/s.


The reader’s needs are taken into account (age, background, origin, culture…)


The text produced solves the problem in communication.


4- ORGANIZATION AND ACCURACY → Let’s show we control the language! 10 points


The text produced is well organized.


The information is coherent.


The message is clear, unambiguous.


The grammatical and lexical items used are correct.



TOTAL MARK: 40 points. Pass mark: 20 points.

Written Mediation. Marking Criteria

 

What is mediation?

Mediation is a fundamental feature of communication that responds to the needs of others. It refers to the act of facilitating communication.

The mediator has to consciously adapt what s/he says or writes to promote better understanding. For example, presenting, summarising or explaining something s/he has listened to or read.

How do we mediate?

In a Speaking mediation activity, the student will be presented with some kind of information (input) that s/he will have to interpret, and produce some kind of communication with it.

This input can be given in various forms such as a written text, an infographic, images, video and audio.

Similarly, the outcome of the mediation may be presented in different ways. For instance, a conversation or a voice mail (Whatsapp audio, etc.).

What strategies do we need?

Amplify:explain, comment, repeat, clear up.

Reduce: summarize, omit what is not relevant for the listener.

Connect: give examples, compare and associate previous and new knowledge.

Reformulate (reword): translate, paraphrase, adapt the message to the listener.

What is the exam like?

You will be presented a situation (context) in which there is a problem you have to solve. You will have 5 minutes for preparation time. However, you CANNOT take notes.

The outcome in the exam will be a monologue.

Common thread

All kinds of mediation have some features in common. Any mediation activity needs a context. The scenario describes a situation (in which we have to intervene), the people involved, the purpose of the mediation and the final product. Read it thoroughly and consider:

1.    What is the situation? Circumstances in which you have to mediate.

2.    What are you requested to do? Transmit information, explain data, persuade...

3.    What is the purpose of it? What is your goal? Help someone with a problem, give your opinion…

4.    Who are the participants? A boss, your friend, family...

Determine

After having the questions above clear, focus on the input given. These are basic questions you need to answer before talking, but keep in mind that the answer doesn’t always have to be ‘yes’.

a)    What information should I select for my goal? You do not need to use all the information.

b)    Should I use my previous knowledge and relate it to it?

c)    Should Igive examples to facilitate a better understanding?

d)    Should I add any extra information that may be important or may help in the mediation?

e)    Should I use more informal language? People you are addressing.

 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

 

CRITERIA		points
Source analysis (interpretation of content) 2.5 points	•    Identifies and selects the relevant information from the input   •    Interprets the message correctly
Development of content (mediation strategies) 2.5 points	•    Handles the content appropriately (content, details, explicit intentions): rewords, expands, reduces and connects information, ideas and/or data.   •    The speech produced is  not a literal quote from the written source.
Accommodation to the situation and context (communicative effectiveness) 2.5 points	•    Adapts effectively to the context (communicative purpose, situation and target listener)   •    Resolves the communicative problem taking into account the target listener
Production quality (coherence, cohesion a accuracy) 2.5 points	•    The information is transmitted clearly and coherently •    Speaks accurately according to the parameters of the level •    Fluent discourse, correct pronunciation, intelligible

 

 Further information:

WRITTEN MEDIATION: Marking criteria

 

ORAL MEDIATION: Marking criteria

To correct an oral production in which you have to mediate your teacher will give you a mark (from 0 to 10) for each of the following criteria. Each criterion has the same value, that is, they are all equally important.

To pass you need to get a mark of 20 out of 40, that is, a 5 out of 10.


1- SOURCE COMPREHENSION → Let’s show how well we understand and select the information we are given! - 10 points


The message from the input (the source text or infographic) is correctly understood.


The relevant information for the task is identified (what contents, details, explicit intentions in the input are important?).


The significant information from the input is included in the output.


2- CONTENT MANAGEMENT → Let’s show how well we process the information! - 10 points


The message from the input is correctly processed by using the appropriate mediation strategy-/ies depending on the task:


Expanding the information by explaining, commenting, clarifying, giving examples...


Reducing the information by summarizing, synthesising


Connecting, relating ideas or data by comparing and linking with previous or new knowledge


Reformulating by rewording, translating or adapting the language to the reader


The speech produced is “fresh”, it departs from a literal quote of the source.


3- ADAPTATION TO SITUATION AND CONTEXT→ Let’s show how well we can communicate in a given situation! 10 points


The speech produced is effectively adapted to the context or situation.


The speech produced is effectively adapted to the reason why it is uttered.


The speech produced is effectively adapted to the listener/s.


The listener’s needs are taken into account (age, background, origin, culture…).


The speech produced solves the problem in communication.


4- ORGANIZATION, ACCURACY, FLUENCY AND PRONUNCIATION → Let’s show we control the language! 10 points


The speech produced is well organized.


The information is coherent.


The message is clear, unambiguous.


The grammatical and lexical items used are correct.


The discourse is fluent.


The pronunciation and intonation are correct so they do not interfere with the correct understanding of the message.



TOTAL MARK: 40 points. Pass mark: 20 points.

ORAL PRODUCTION: Marking criteria

To correct an oral production your teacher will give you a mark (from 0 to 10) for each of the following criteria. Each criterion has the same value, that is, they are all equally important.

To pass you need to get a mark of 20 out of 40, that is, a 5 out of 10.


1- TASK RESPONSE AND INTERACTION → Let’s show we understand and know how to do the task and that we can interact with our partner or teacher! - 10 points


Good performance of the task


The instructions have been followed.


The message and ideas are communicated precisely and effectively.


Opinions are well justified .


The production causes the desired effect.


Right length


Active interaction by showing interest, expressing opinions, asking for the other’s opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, giving reasons and making a point, correct turn-taking, interrupting and giving the floor,...


2- ORGANIZATION AND FLUENCY → Let’s show how well we think and speak! 10 points


The ideas and information are clear and well organized.


Use of effective cohesion mechanisms (linkers, internal grammatical cohesion, clear organization of the message)


Good internal coherence.


Unambiguous message


Use of rewording


Fluent speech (able to speak easily and well)


3- RANGE OF VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES → Let’s show off how well we know the language! 10 points


Variety in the range of the grammatical structures of the level


Variety in the use of the lexical items of the level


Repetition of lexical items avoided by using synonyms


4- ACCURACY AND PRONUNCIATION→ Let’s show we control the language and the pronunciation! 10 points


Anything to do with your use of English is generally correct: syntax (word order), morphology, verb tenses, noun phrases, active and passive forms, clauses (time, relative, participle clauses…) reported speech, verb patterns, modal verbs … You name it!


Intonation and pronunciation are correct

TOTAL MARK: 40 points. Pass mark: 20 points.