Childhood Roots Interpersonal Rubric
Español 3H • Rúbrica Interpersonal
Childhood Roots Interpersonal Rubric
Project: Mi niñez #ChildhoodRoots Co-Host Session | ACTFL & MA World Language Framework
3H Target Benchmark Intermediate Mid (IM)
Estudiante:
Compañero/a:
Fecha:
Score: ____ / 16 pts
Quick-Grading Tip: Circle or check observed bullet points directly in each level column during the live conversation.
4 = Exceeding (IH) | 3 = Target (IM) | 2 = Approaching (IL) | 1 = Emerging (NH)
Criteria & Focus Area
4 • Exceeding Intermediate High
3 • Target (3H) Intermediate Mid
2 • Approaching Intermediate Low
1 • Emerging Novice High
Task & EQ Synthesis
Co-hosts #ChildhoodRoots brainstorm; shares childhood memories and tackles the final Essential Question.
Task Focus
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•Shares rich memories for all topics plus creative original details
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•Thoroughly analyzes how past rules/freedoms shaped teen identity (EQ)
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•Co-hosts seamlessly; elevates brainstorm beyond the handout
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•Covers games, rules, pop culture, & routines with concrete details
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•Clearly answers the Essential Question (compares past vs. teen habits)
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•Acts as an equal co-host partner throughout the entire conversation
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•Mentions topics but gives limited details or repetitive examples
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•Discusses the EQ only briefly or needs partner to prompt reflection
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•Relies strictly on words/ideas printed on the handout
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•Leaves out major required topics (rules, games, or culture)
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•Fails to connect past childhood to current teenage life (No EQ)
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•Contributes minimal content; leaves co-host stranded
Time Frames & Aspect
Preterite vs. Imperfect control (childhood routines vs. specific events) + Present tense shift for current teen habits.
Language Function
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•Masterfully controls Preterite vs. Imperfect aspect with precision
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•Smoothly switches between past and present without grammar stumbles
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•Conjugations are consistently accurate across multiple subjects
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•Regularly uses Imperfect for habitual past/descriptions (jugaba, era)
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•Uses Preterite for completed events/changes (fui, empecé, rompió)
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•Shifts into Present tense to evaluate teen life; minor errors never block meaning
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•Confuses Preterite and Imperfect forms intermittently
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•Frequently lapses into Present tense when narrating childhood
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•Conjugation errors cause occasional hesitations or pauses
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•Relies primarily on Present tense verbs or unconjugated infinitives
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•Cannot maintain past narration; grammar breakdowns obstruct meaning
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•Struggles with basic verb subject agreement
Spontaneity & Reactions
Unscripted dialogue, active listening, authentic Spanish reactions, and follow-up questioning.
Interactive Mode
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•Completely natural, unscripted banter; sounds like real podcast co-hosts
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•Reacts spontaneously with rich emotional interjections & humor
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•Asks 3+ genuine follow-up questions directly tied to partner's stories
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•Sustains genuine back-and-forth flow without reading scripted notes
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•Reacts with authentic phrases ("¡No me digas!", "¡Yo también!", "¡Qué risa!")
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•Asks 2+ unscripted follow-up questions when partner shares an idea
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•Feels like formulaic Q&A ping-pong rather than an authentic conversation
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•Rarely reacts to what partner says; moves immediately to next prompt
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•Asks only pre-memorized questions; minimal spontaneous follow-up
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•Passive participant; provides one-word or monosyllabic responses
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•No conversational reactions or interjections observed
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•Does not ask follow-up questions; dialogue frequently stalls
Discourse & Connectors
Sentence length, paragraph-level narration, transitions (mientras, ya que, puesto que), and specialized vocabulary.
Language Function
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•Strings ideas into cohesive, multi-sentence paragraph flows
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•Uses Intermediate High connectors (puesto que, cuando, si, tanto como)
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•Rich, expressive vocabulary for toys, rules, and habits with zero English
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•Connects thoughts into compound sentences (moves past simple phrases)
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•Uses Intermediate Mid connectors (mientras, ya que, aunque, por eso)
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•Accurate childhood vocabulary; successfully circumlocutes when stuck
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•Speaks in simple, short isolated sentences with choppy rhythm
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•Relies repeatedly on basic connectors (y, pero, porque, luego)
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•Limited vocabulary causes hesitation or searching for common words
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•Utters single words or incomplete sentence fragments
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•Connectors are absent or used incorrectly to link basic thoughts
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•Frequent English code-switching due to lacking basic Spanish vocabulary
15-16 pts • Exceeding (IH) Fluent banter, complex connectors, full past aspect control.
12-14 pts • Target (IM) Solid Honors level: connected clauses, authentic reactions, unscripted flow.
9-11 pts • Approaching (IL) Isolated sentences, repetitive basic transitions, brief EQ discussion.
4-8 pts • Emerging (NH) Passive participation, present tense reliance, stalled conversation.
Hoja de Calificación Rápida y Evidencias
#ChildhoodRoots Rapid Scoring & Evidence Sheet
Profesor/a: ___________________
1. Quick-Check: Topics & Spontaneous Interactions
Check off or tally in real-time
Prompt Topics Covered:
Juegos, juguetes, o videojuegos favoritos Parques, aire libre, actividades tras clases Música, películas o cultura pop infantil Reglas en casa, límites y libertades de padres Essential Question: Past rules vs. teen habits now
Spontaneous Interpersonal Moves:
Authentic Reactions (¡En serio! ¡Qué risa!): Tally: _______
Unscripted Follow-Up Questions: Tally: _______
Partner Equity (Turns balanced?): [ ] Equal [ ] One-sided
2. Linguistic Complexity & Connector Check
Check observed connectors from project handout
Intermediate Low Details
porque antes de después de durante con / sin para / por
Intermediate Mid (3H) Coordination
mientras ya que aunque por lo tanto al otro lado según
Intermediate High Subordination
puesto que cuando + pret si tuviera... ...que + verbo tanto como de hecho
Grammatical Aspect:
Imperfect (descriptions/routines): [ ] Strong [ ] Inconsistent [ ] Absent Preterite (isolated past actions): [ ] Strong [ ] Inconsistent [ ] Absent
Puntuación Numérica:
1. Task Completion & EQ: _____ / 4
2. Time Frames & Aspect: _____ / 4
3. Spontaneity & Reactions: _____ / 4
4. Discourse & Connectors: _____ / 4
PUNTUACIÓN TOTAL: _____ / 16
Grade & Proficiency Conversion Guide:
16 = 100%
15 = 96% (A)
Exceeding (IH)
14 = 92% (A-)
13 = 88% (B+)
Meeting (IM)
12 = 84% (B)
11 = 80% (B-)
Approaching (IL+)
10 = 76% (C)
8-9 = 70% (C-)
Emerging (NH)
*Intermediate Mid (13-14 pts) meets Spanish 3 Honors curriculum expectations.
¡Bien hecho! (Fortalezas destacadas):
Gran fluidez natural Reacciones auténticas Buen uso del imperfecto Respuesta profunda al EQ
Para subir de nivel (Metas de crecimiento):
Varía más los conectores Haz + preguntas espontáneas Cuidado: pret vs imperfecto Expande la síntesis del EQ
Auto-evaluación del estudiante: ¿Pudiste mantener la conversación sin leer notas preparadas? [ ] Sí [ ] Casi todo [ ] Me costó bastante Español 3H • World Languages
