SPEAKING CRITERIA CHECKLIST
Name of the speech maker: _____________________ Criteria Details Task achievement
 The speech is generally well-developed and sufficient to the task.
 There is a clear progression of ideas.
 Most of the information included are relevant to the task despite the presence of minor errors.
Coherence & cohesion  The speaker has made full and appropriate use of the organization pattern.
 The speaker has made use of a wide range of connectors and other cohesive devices. Grammar
 The speaker has demonstrated excellent use of a variety of structures.
 The speaker has maintained consistent control over complex language. Vocabulary
 The speaker has made use of vocabulary with full flexibility and precision in all topics.
 The speaker has demonstrated a good command of idiomatic
expressions and colloquialism. Pronunciation
 The speech is generally intelligible despite minor splices in
pronunciation or intonation patterns.
 The speaker is able to use stress and intonation to convey different
shades of meaning or express feelings. Delivery manner
 The speech reaches the time limit.
 The speaker can express himself/herself at length with a natural,
effortless and unhesitating flow.
 The speaker can backtrack and restructure around a difficulty without noticeable effort. Further comments:
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