NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
Individuals create cohesion in their writing by clarifying the relationships among ideas, reasons, and evidence; using appropriate transitions; and including a logical progression of ideas, and maintaining consistency in style and tone. Individuals are able to use specific word choices appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience.
Can use simple cohesive devices such as repetition in a structured text.
49
B1 (43-50)
Can use a range of common connectors to show chronological sequence.
50
B1 (43-50)
Can use simple cohesive devices such as pronouns, conjunctions etc. to structure a text.
51
B1+ (51-58)
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
51
B1+ (51-58)
Can use common connectors to tell a story or describe an event in writing.
51
B1+ (51-58)
Can clearly signal chronological sequence in narrative text.
52
B1+ (51-58)
Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic.
55
B1+ (51-58)
Can demonstrate understanding of formality and conventions in standard letters.
59
B2 (59-66)
They are also able to use technology to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources. They conduct short research projects, drawing on several sources. This includes the ability to draw evidence from several texts to support an analysis. It also includes the ability to locate and organize information, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and communicate the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
Can write simple structured essays, organising basic ideas.
53
B1+ (51-58)
Can take notes while researching a familiar topic.
53
B1+ (51-58)
Can summarise simple research findings in an academic text, if provided with a model summary. Can summarise in writing the information and arguments contained in texts on subjects of general or personal interest.
55
B1+ (51-58)
58
B1+ (51-58)
Can use appropriate outlines to organise ideas.
58
B1+ (51-58)
Can collate short pieces of information and summarise them for somebody else.
58
B1+ (51-58)
Can compare information from different sources.
61
B2 (59-66)
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