Here are some resources about our new grading system, which is based on the three modes of communication. Especially check out the file "Three Modes and Can-Do Statements" for examples of what students will be able to do in each of the categories. (FYI: ACTFL stands for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.)
Three Modes and Can-Do Statements
Three Modes of Communication
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards