Writing Assessment Exemplars
This collection of interactive writing assessment exemplars for English as an additional language (EAL) learners illustrates what English language proficiency assessment of writing might look like by grade and level when using the Alberta K-12 English as an Additional Language Proficiency Benchmarks (Benchmarks 2.0).
- Teachers can use the writing assessment exemplars to deepen understanding of
- Benchmarks 2.0 indicators at each level and competency (vocabulary, sentence structure, and connections and transitions)
- using assessment information to inform instruction of EAL learners in all subjects
- documenting EAL learners’ English language development progress
- For additional information on assessment and programming for EAL learners in all subjects, see
- Benchmark Indicators Glossary
- Supporting Competencies in Benchmarks 2.0 and Programming and Instruction (for effective strategies by proficiency level)
- Tracking Sheet, including the Fillable Tracking Sheet
- Assessment Tools and Strategies
Select a writing assessment exemplar below.
| Grade 1 | A | B | 1 | 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 2–3 | A | B | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Grades 4–6 | A | B | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Grades 7–9 | A | B | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Grades 10–12 | A | B | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | ||||||
