Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación
Course: English V
Code: 518010
Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric – Task 1 Let's turn the spotlight on you.
1. Activity Description
Type of activity: Individual
Evaluation moment: Initial
Highest score of the activity: 25 points
The activity starts on: Thursday, The activity ends on: Wednesday,
February 8, 2024 February 21, 2024
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following learning
outcomes:
Analyze their learning process based on the contents of English V course.
The activity consists of:
To reflect on their learning process and connect it to their current English course. By
engaging in self-analysis and group discussions, students will gain a deeper
understanding of their language learning journey and set goals for their future
progress.
Pre-cycle
Step 1:
Review the course contents, syllabus, and course materials to analyze the information
related to the English V course.
Step 2:
Think about how your learning process has been related to English as a foreign
language since the beginning of your university studies.
Reflect on the extent of your learning during the previous English courses (English I,
II, III, IV).
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Create a chart where you identify all the personal knowledge you have acquired prior
to English V and how it will contribute to your success in the course. You can
disseminate the information regarding the English course and communicative skills.
Post your chart on the forum and provide at least two comments to your classmates
regarding their charts.
Step 3
Please describe how you practice the development of the four communicative skills,
either on your own or through English courses. Then, answer the following questions
orally:
How do you practice writing, reading, speaking, and listening?
What benefits have these activities brought to you in each skill?
How much time do you dedicate each week to practice each skill?
How do you prepare yourself to develop your writing, reading, speaking, and listening
skills?
What kind of activities do you engage in to learn grammar?
Post your description and directly answer the questions on the forum. Avoid using
attached documents and provide your response directly in the forum thread.
Step 4
Prepare a presentation using Genially or Canva to orally present some key information
included in Steps 3 and 4.
Furthermore, include your personal commitment on how you will accomplish the
learning outcomes defined in the English V course.
Step 5
Record the necessary audio clips to be included in your presentation, paying specific
attention to pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and ensuring clarity in the message you
want to convey.
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Step 6
Create your presentation according to the specifications provided in steps 4 and 5 and
convert it into a video format. Then, upload the video to YouTube.
Post Cycle
Step 7
Create a PDF document including the following:
• Cover Page.
• Chart (Step 2) (please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting the chart on the forum and the comments made to your
classmates.
• Description of your learning process (step 3). (Please do not add screenshots)
• Answers to the questions (step 3). (Please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting your description and answers on the forum.
• Link of your video (please be sure it is not a private content.
• References
Step 8
Name your document as follows:
Your Full Name_English V_Group Number
Please send your PDF file to the evaluation environment.
For the development of the activity consider that:
Proper Citations and References: Ensure that all sources you use are appropriately
cited and referenced, following the APA style guidelines (7th Edition in English).
Accurate and consistent referencing demonstrates your understanding of academic
integrity and avoids any potential issues related to plagiarism.
Original Work: Provide your answers and reflections using your own words, avoiding
direct copying or plagiarism from external sources. This showcases your
comprehension and ability to articulate ideas in your own voice.
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Content Revision and Editing: Take the time to revise and edit your forum posts
and submissions to enhance clarity and accuracy. Review the content for any
grammatical or structural errors, ensuring that your ideas are effectively
communicated.
Comprehensive Review: Before submitting the final product, thoroughly review and
check that it meets all the requirements outlined in the activity guide. Pay attention to
formatting guidelines, such as font style and size, page numbering, and document
organization. Verify that all specified steps and components, such as cover page, table
of contents, and APA referencing, are included and accurately completed.
Evidence of individual work:
The individual evidence to be submitted is:
Create a PDF document including the following:
• Cover Page.
• Chart (Step 2) (please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting the chart on the forum and the comments made to
your classmates.
• Description of your learning process (step 3). (Please do not add
screenshots)
• Answers to the questions (step 3). (Please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting your description and answers on the forum.
• Link of your video (please be sure it is not a private content.
• References
Name your document as follows:
Your Full Name_English V_Group Number
Evidence of collaborative work:
No collaborative evidence is required in this activity.
2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidence to Submit
For Individual evidence, consider the following:
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Create a PDF document including the following:
• Cover Page.
• Chart (Step 2) (please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting the chart on the forum and the comments made to your
classmates.
• Description of your learning process (step 3). (Please do not add screenshots)
• Answers to the questions (step 3). (Please do not add screenshots)
• Evidence of posting your description and answers on the forum.
• Link of your video (please be sure it is not a private content.
• References
Name your document as follows:
Your Full Name_English V_Group Number
Please keep in mind that all individual or collaborative written products must comply
with the spelling rules and presentation conditions defined in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity must comply
with APA style.
In any case, make sure you comply with the rules and avoid academic plagiarism. You
can review your written products using the Turnitin tool found in the virtual campus.
Under the Academic Code of Conduct, the actions that infringe the academic order,
among others, are the following: paragraph e) Plagiarism is to present as your own
work all or part of a written report, task or document of invention carried out by
another person. It also implies the use of citations or lack of references, or it includes
citations where there is no match between these and the reference and paragraph f)
To reproduce, or copy for profit, educational resources, or results of research products,
which have rights reserved for the University. (Acuerdo 029 - 13 de diciembre de
2013, artículo 99)
The academic penalties students will face are:
a) In case of academic fraud demonstrated in the academic work or evaluation, the
score obtained will be zero (0.0) without any disciplinary measures being derived.
b) In case of proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature, the score obtained
will be zero (0.0), without any disciplinary measures being derived.
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3. Evaluation Rubric Template
Type of activity: Individual
Evaluation moment: Initial
The highest score in this activity is 25 points
First evaluation
High level: The student takes an active role in the development
criterion:
of the task, demonstrating exceptional engagement and
proactively completing all the steps in a timely manner.
The student takes
If your work is at this level, you can get 5 points.
an active role in the
development of the
Average level: The student actively participates in the
task, completing all
development of the task, consistently completing all the steps
the steps in a timely
within the specified timeframe.
manner.
If your work is at this level, you can get 3 points.
This criterion
Low level: The student shows minimal involvement in the
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development of the task, completing only some of the steps, and
points of the total
not necessarily within the designated timeframe.
of 25 points of
If your work is at this level, you can get 0 points.
the activity.
Second evaluation High level: The student accurately reflects on their learning
criterion: process, creates a chart describing their personal knowledge
acquired prior to English V, and provides thorough answers to
The student reflects the questions. Furthermore, the student actively engages in the
about their English forum by carrying out the actions outlined in the activity guide.
learning process. If your work is at this level, you can get 10 points.
This criterion Average level: The student's ability to accurately reflect on
represents 10 their learning process, create a comprehensive chart describing
points of the total their prior knowledge, provide thorough answers to the
of 25 points of questions, but their participation was three days before the
the activity. deadline.
If your work is at this level, you can get 5 points.
Low level: The student does not adequately reflect on their
English learning process. The reflection may be superficial, lack
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depth, or fail to provide meaningful insights into their progress,
challenges, and growth in learning English.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 4
points and 0 points
Third evaluation High level: The student creates a video that showcases an
criterion: exceptional and accurate performance regarding their English
learning process. The video demonstrates a deep understanding
The student creates of their progress, challenges, and growth, and effectively
the video having an communicates their experiences and insights.
accurate If your work is at this level, you can get 10 points.
performance about
their English Average level: The student creates a video that provides a
Learning process. good and accurate performance regarding their English learning
process. The video reflects a solid understanding of their
This criterion progress, challenges, and growth, and effectively conveys their
represents 10 experiences and insights but it has some pronunciation,
points of the total intonation mistakes but they do not affect the understanding.
of 25 points of If your work is at this level, you can get 5 points.
the activity.
Low level: The student creates a video that lacks accuracy and
depth in their performance regarding their English learning
process. The video may show limited understanding of their
progress, challenges, and growth, and may not effectively
convey their experiences and insights.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 4
points and 0 points
