Category: Native Spanish Speaker or Spanish as a Second Language
Content
4 – Advanced: Includes all components of selected mode of speech (narrative, informative, argumentative); topic is clear throughout the speech; includes personal anecdotes and/or quotes that enhance the understanding of the topic; topic is thought-provoking and meaningful.
3 – Proficient: Includes some components of selected mode of speech; topic is clear for most of the speech; includes some personal anecdotes and/or quotes; topic is interesting and relatable.
2 – Basic: Components of selected mode of speech are not clear; topic is clear in some parts of the speech; speech may or may not include personal anecdotes or quotes; topic is familiar.
1 – Not there yet: There is no clear mode presented; topic is not clear; speech does not include personal anecdotes or quotes; topic is not familiar or engaging to the audience.
Organization
4 – Advanced: Sequencing of details is effective and logical; excellent use of transitions for natural flow; ideas are well-organized and clear throughout.
3 – Proficient: Adequate sequencing of details; general use of transitions; ideas are somewhat organized and clear for most of the speech.
2 – Basic: Sequencing is limited; limited number of transitions; presentation of ideas needs reorganization.
1 – Not there yet: Sequencing needs major revision; transitions are not evident; presentation lacks organization and clarity.
Language Control
4 – Advanced: Variety of topic-specific sentences and vocabulary; main points use precise and natural words/phrases throughout.
3 – Proficient: Variety of sentences and vocabulary; main points use precise words/phrases in most of the speech.
2 – Basic: Contains simple sentences and vocabulary; words and phrases make sense but are not precise or natural.
1 – Not there yet: Contains mainly words and phrases; some words and phrases confuse the audience.
Presentation
4 – Advanced: Speaker interacts with audience throughout (eye contact, gestures, etc.); audience can hear speaker throughout.
3 – Proficient: Interacts with audience most of the time; audience can hear speaker most of the time.
2 – Basic: Interacts with audience sometimes; audience may have difficulty hearing during certain parts.
1 – Not there yet: Limited interaction; speech is hard to hear.
Memorization
4 – Advanced: The speech is fully memorized.
3 – Proficient: Mostly memorized; might pause to use notes.
2 – Basic: Somewhat memorized; pauses frequently to recall or needs prompting.
1 – Not there yet: Speech is not memorized.
