UNIT 6 Writing Assessment in EFL QUIZ

What is the primary objective of incorporating writing practice into the classroom?

• To improve speaking skills

• To prepare students for standardized tests

• To enhance reading comprehension

• To reduce the amount of marking for teachers

According to Reid and Kroll (1995), an effective writing assignment should be:

• Limited to individual student factors

• Unrelated to classroom work

• Contextualized and authentic

• Focused solely on grammar

What is a disadvantage of using readymade rubrics?

• They provide concrete details about scoring

• They are designed for specific purposes

• They are quick and efficient

• They may not be prescriptive enough

Which writing task is considered to rely on listening ability?

• Essay writing

• Guided dictation

• Story writing

• Guided writing

What is one of the four stages for implementing writing contests in the classroom?

• Content analysis

• Final evaluation

• Genre exploration

• Peer assessment

What should be included in a rubric to make it effective?

• Vague criteria

• Generalized feedback

• Specific and clear criteria

• Only grammatical accuracy

Which of the following is NOT a recommended task for lower-level writing assessment?

• Guided writing

• Sentence building

• Essay writing

• Story writing

What is the purpose of self-assessment in writing practice?

• To reduce teacher workload

• To focus solely on content

• To eliminate the need for peer feedback

• To help students identify their mistakes

According to DeFauw (2013), what can writing contests stimulate?

• Standardized test anxiety

• Interest and creativity

• Peer competition

• Teacher evaluation

What is a key factor in designing writing activities according to Reid and Kroll?

• Complexity of vocabulary

• Use of technology

• Length of the assignment

• Individual student factors