CATEGORY

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Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces several words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces most of the words.

Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces all of the words.

Uses Complete Sentences

Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences. Correct with memorized language but as begin to create (produce simple sentences) with the language, I have difficulty being correct.

Mostly (80-98%) speaks in complete sentences. Mostly correct with memorized language.

Sometimes (70-80%) speaks in complete sentences. Sometimes correct with memorized language.

Rarely speaks in complete sentences.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Expands on all content.

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Includes most of all content.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Includes a fair amount of content; may include contradictions, informational gaps, or redundancies.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Little or none of content is presented.

Vocabulary

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Vocabulary is used accurately with creative variety.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Accurately used most of vocabulary that have been taught.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Accurately used some of vocabulary that has been taught.

Used none or a little of vocabulary that have been taught.