Written Production

Written Production

Overall written production
Advanced 2 (Mitkadamim Bet)Can write a three to four-paragraph text, putting forth a main argument with supporting evidence from two or more sources.
Advanced 1 (Mitkadmim Aleph)Can write a two-paragraph text, putting forth a main idea with two or more supporting arguments from one or more sources. 
Basic (Besisi)Can write a short paragraph using simple, compound, and complex sentences, showing straightforward comparisons or causation.
Pre-Basic (Trom Besisi)Can combine 4-5 related simple and compound sentences to write a basic opinion paragraph, description, or procedure.

Overall written production refers to a learner’s ability to write effectively in a language across various contexts, considering aspects like clarity, structure, coherence, and appropriate use of language. It encompasses:

  1. Content: The relevance and richness of the material being produced.
  2. Organization: How ideas are logically structured and ordered.
  3. Language Use: The accuracy and appropriateness of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax.
  4. Cohesion and Coherence: The use of linking words and phrases to ensure that the text flows smoothly and is easy to follow.
  5. Register and Style: The ability to adapt writing for different audiences and purposes, maintaining an appropriate tone.

Overall written production assesses not just the technical aspects of writing but also the effectiveness of the message conveyed and the writer’s ability to meet the communicative demands of different situations.

Professional written productionThis covers more formal types of transactional and evaluative writing production.
Advanced 2 (Mitkadamim Bet)Can write a brief professional report synthesizing information, ideas, and opinions from field-related sources in order to present an idea or make a recommendation.Can write clear content for a presentation (e.g., slideshow slide) to complement a description or recommendation in a spoken presentation. 
Advanced 1 (Mitkadmim Aleph)Can write a brief semi-professional report presenting routine factual information and stating reasons for actions.Can write clear content for a presentation (e.g., slideshow slide) to complement a description in a spoken presentation. 
Basic (Besisi)Can write a short semi-professional report or short blocks of text for a poster, presenting a familiar topic, using visuals/images/multimedia for support.
Pre-Basic (Trom Besisi)Can write a short semi-professional description or procedure.

Key concepts operationalized in the scale include the following:

  • Content – from familiar subjects of interest and routine factual information to complex academic and professional topics, distinguishing one’s own viewpoints from those in the sources
  • types of text – from short reports and posters to complex texts that present a case
  • complexity of discourse- from linking sentences with simple connectors to smoothly flowing expositions with effective logical structure