SPEAKING RUBRIC
Content
Volume, rate & fluency
Mark
1
2
3
4
Practically nothing or irrelevant
Not enough content; some is irrelevant
Enough content, primarily relevant.
Variety of types of relevant content (generalizations, details, examples)
X2
Low volume, rate too fast. Many disfluencies
Volume too low or too loud. rate too fast or too slow. Pauses are too long or at inappropriate spots. Some disfluencies
Volume not too low or too loud. Rate not too fast or too slow. Pauses are not too long or inappropriate. Few disfluencies
The volume varies to enhance the meaning of the message. Rate varies and pauses are used to add emphasis and interest. Very few or no disfluencies
X1
So unclear that you cannot understand
The pronunciation and enunciation are unclear and you have difficulty understanding
The pronunciation and enunciation are clear.
Pronunciation and enunciation are very clear.
X2, 5
The message is organized. You do not have difficulty understanding the sequence and relationships among the ideas in the message.
The message is overtly organized. Appropriate organizational aids.
X2
Delivery
Pronunciation
So disorganized you cannot understand most of the message
Organization
Grammar Language Vocabulary
The organization appears random or rambling.. Ideas are not sequenced
The grammar is so poor that you cannot understand most of the message.
Many grammatical mistakes. Simplistic, bland language.
Few grammatical mistakes. Complex grammatical structures
Very few grammatical mistakes. Complex grammatical structure and use of metaphor, similes or exemples
X2, 5
The vocabulary is so poor that you cannot understand most of the message.
The speaker uses only concrete vocabulary
The speaker uses both concrete and abstract vocabulary.
The speaker uses language in highly effective ways to emphasize or enhance the meaning of the message.
X2, 5
TOTAL
50