Category: Native Spanish Speaker or Spanish as a Second Language
Content
4 – Advanced: Skillfully combines components of selected mode of speech; focus on topic is very clear; includes relevant quotes and/or research that enhances understanding; topic is thought-provoking or impactful.
3 – Proficient: Combines components of selected mode of speech; Focus on topic is clear; includes relevant quotes and/or research; topic is interesting and meaningful.
2 – Basic: Components of selected mode of speech are not clear; focus on topic is somewhat clear; speech may or may not include quotes and/or research; topic is familiar.
1- Not there yet: No clear mode of speech; focus on topic is not clear; does not include quotes or clear indicators of research; topic is not engaging to the audience.
Organization
4 – Advanced: Sequencing is effective and logical; excellent transitions; ideas structured to create impact.
3 – Proficient: Adequate sequencing; general use of transitions; ideas presented in a clear structure.
2 – Basic: Sequencing is limited; limited transitions; presentation of ideas needs reorganization.
1 – Not there yet: Sequencing needs major revision; transitions not evident; presentation of ideas lacks organization and clarity.
Language Control
4 – Advanced: Multiple complex sentences; topic-specific vocabulary; words/phrases are precise and natural throughout.
3 – Proficient: Some complex sentences; some topic-specific and general vocabulary; words/phrases precise in most of the speech.
2 – Basic: Simple sentences and vocabulary; words make sense but are not precise or natural.
1 – Not there yet: Mainly words and phrases; simple vocabulary; some words/phrases impede comprehensibility.
Presentation
4 – Advanced: Purposeful body language/gestures; consistent eye contact; great enthusiasm; appropriate volume and rate throughout.
3 – Proficient: Consistent body language/gestures; frequent eye contact (scans audience); enthusiasm for speaking; appropriate volume/rate for most of speech.
2 – Basic: Some use of body language; some eye contact; moments of enthusiasm; volume/rate is inconsistent at times.
1 – Not there yet: Minimal body language/eye contact; mostly monotone; volume/rate is too quick, slow, loud, or quiet for much of the speech.
Memorization
4 – Advanced: The speech is fully memorized.
3 – Proficient: Mostly memorized; might pause occasionally to recall or needs prompting.
2 – Basic: Somewhat memorized; pauses frequently to recall or needs prompting.
1 – Not there yet: Speech is not memorized.
