A French homework rubric that leads to a useful next attempt.
Choose the evidence you want to see before choosing the points. This adaptable rubric helps you explain a writing task, mark it consistently and turn your comments into a focused revision.
Editable CSV · Four criteria, scoring anchors and space for feedback · No account required
1. Define a task with visible evidence.
Example classroom task: write 80–100 words about a recent weekend for a classmate. Describe three activities, put them in a clear order and include one opinion with a reason. Use the past-tense forms your class has practised.
Before assigning it, check that the length, grammar and vocabulary are appropriate for this group. A beginner group might write five supported sentences instead; a more experienced group might compare two experiences and justify a preference. Change the rubric when the task changes.
This is an original classroom rubric. It is not an official examination scale and should not be used to certify a CEFR level.
2. Share four criteria before students write.
Use a total of 20 points only if equal weighting suits your objective. If the lesson specifically targets sequencing, you may choose to weight organization more heavily. Explain the weighting before students begin.
| Criterion | Maximum | Evidence to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Task completion | 5 | Addresses the requested activities, order and opinion; the reader understands what happened. |
| Organization and connection | 5 | Ideas follow a clear sequence; connectors help the reader move between events. |
| Vocabulary for the task | 5 | Words fit the topic and communicate the intended meaning; repetition does not dominate. |
| Language control | 5 | The target structures are used with enough control to convey the message; errors are considered in context. |
3. Agree what each score means.
Use a sample response to discuss how the anchors apply. If more than one teacher marks the work, score the same sample independently, compare your reasons and resolve large differences before grading the full group. Avoid penalizing the same error repeatedly under unrelated criteria.
| Score | Shared scoring anchor |
|---|---|
| 5 | Consistently meets the criterion for this task, with only minor lapses. |
| 4 | Mostly meets the criterion; a small number of weaknesses do not prevent understanding. |
| 3 | Partly meets the criterion; several weaknesses limit clarity or completeness. |
| 2 | Shows some relevant evidence, but needs substantial support to meet the criterion. |
| 1 | Shows very limited evidence of the criterion. |
| 0 | Provides no assessable evidence for this criterion. |
4. Write feedback the learner can act on.
Illustrative response pattern: the learner describes three activities in a clear order and gives an opinion, but several past-tense forms are inconsistent. A teacher might award 5 for task completion, 4 for organization, 3 for vocabulary and 2 for language control: 14/20. The score is an example of this rubric, not a judgment about an actual student.
A useful comment could be: “Your three activities are easy to follow, and your final sentence explains why you enjoyed the weekend. In the sentences marked 2 and 4, check the past-tense form against our class examples. Rewrite those two sentences and add one different connector before the final activity.”
This comment identifies successful evidence, selects a limited correction target and specifies a follow-up. It is usually more manageable than correcting every detail at once. Choose the focus according to your learning objective.
5. Close the feedback loop.
In Frenchify, enter your criteria and point values when creating the assignment. The rubric total must match the assignment total. During review, add rubric scores and written feedback, then publish or request a revision. The CSV is a planning aid; it is not an automatic import into the classroom.
Let the learner read before explaining
Ask them to identify one strength and restate the next action in their own words. Clarify any unfamiliar marking language.
Request a focused revision
Give a clear deadline and state whether you want a revised paragraph, corrected sentences or a short explanation of the changes.
Compare attempts
Check whether the target improved and carry one observation into the next lesson. Keep the original task and feedback available for context.
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