Exemplary
— 4 —

Accomplished
— 3 —

Developing
— 2 —

Beginning
— 1 —

Comprehen-
sibility

Listeners can understand all of the presentation.

Listeners can understand almost all of the presentation.

Listeners can understand the main ideas and some details.

Listeners can understand some phrases or sentences.

Connected
Language

Speaks in paragraphs to describe, tell about a sequence of events, or express thoughts.

Speaks in sentences to describe, tell about a sequence of events, or express thoughts.

Sentences are loosely connected.

Phrases and sentences are unconnected.

Language
Control

Makes rare grammar or vocabulary errors in prepared speech.

Makes some grammar or vocabulary errors in prepared speech.

Makes frequent grammar or vocabulary errors in prepared speech.

Makes so many errors that it appears speech was not prepared.

Vocabulary
Use

Uses many familiar and new words, phrases, and expressions. Not repetitive.

Uses an adequate range of familiar and new words, phrases, and expressions. Occasionally repetitive.

Uses familiar and a few new words, phrases, and expressions. Repetitive.

Uses very basic vocabulary and memorized phrases. Very repetitive.

Communication
Strategies

May glance at notes. No noticeable pauses or hesitations.

May rely on notes several times. A few noticeable pauses or hesitations.

Relies on notes often. Frequent noticeable pauses or hesitations.

Unable to speak without reading notes.