NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
Individuals are able to assess how points of view shape style and content in texts with particular attention to distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).
Can identify different styles, genres, and registers in written discourse.
67
B2+ (67-75)
Can recognise the author's use of irony in a text.
73
B2+ (67-75)
Can distinguish between literal and allegorical meaning in a literary text.
77
C1 (76-84)
Can recognise multiple purposes in a linguistically complex academic text.
81
C1 (76-84)
Can understand the use of satire in a linguistically complex text.
84
C1 (76-84)
Can identify and understand the use of parody in a linguistically complex academic text.
86
C2 (85-90)
Individuals are able to analyze how multiple texts address related themes and concepts, including challenging texts such as US founding documents (Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights). They are able to compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources. Individuals are able to integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media in order to address a question.
Can follow the development of a central theme to support a specific conclusion in an academic text. Can identify the main organising themes in a linguistically complex academic text in their field of specialisation. Can compare the presentation of a key concept in different texts by different authors using different styles of writing.
72
B2+ (67-75)
75
B2+ (67-75)
79
C1 (76-84)
Can evaluate information in an academic text using specific criteria.
70
B2+ (67-75)
Can extract information, ideas and opinions from highly specialised sources within their field.
78
C1 (76-84)
Can critically evaluate the quality of sources used in a linguistically complex text.
80
C1 (76-84)
Can synthesise information from multiple linguistically complex academic texts related to similar content. Can use a range of linguistically complex reference sources to check factual information. Can identify examples that support a particular interpretation of a linguistically complex text. Can identify different types of supporting details in a linguistically complex academic text.
82
C1 (76-84)
Through their reading and research at complex levels, they are able to cite strong and thorough textual evidence for their findings and assertions to make sound decisions and solve problems.
77
C1 (76-84)
78
C1 (76-84)
79
C1 (76-84)
Can evaluate evidence presented in a linguistically complex argumentative text.
80
C1 (76-84)
70 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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