Criteria
DEVELOPING
ANSWERING
OTHERS
QUESTIONS
In a very limited way
ASKING A
VARIETY OF
QUESTIONS
In a very limited way
USING
WORDS/EXPRES
SIONS
Very few
PUTTING IT
TOGETHER
COMFORT IN
COMMUNICATI
NG
-Random
words/phrases that
may or may not be
relevant
Very limited
-Shows little evidence
of current or past unit
items
-Not really
-Unable to actively
contribute to the
conversation
MINIMALLY
MEETING
In a limited way
MEETING
FULLY MEETING
Yes, with minimal
difficulty
Yes, with ease and
minimal hesitation
In a limited way
-basic questions
-no real follow up
Yes, with minimal
difficulty
Yes, with ease
-Is limited in what
words they use
-Uses mainly high
frequency words
-May use English
-Limited ability to
express thoughts
-Speaks in short
phrases
-Errors detract from
message
-Very limited
contributions
-Mainly answers
questions
-Primarily a responder
What You Are Doing Well
-Uses some follow-up
questions
-Use words primarily
drawn from current
unit to complete task
-Does not use
English
- Follows up with
effective &
appropriate questions
-Effectively uses a
wide variety of words
drawn from past
learning
-Does not use English
-Uses unit structures
well
-Extends beyond unit
structures
-Errors may detract
from message but it
is understood.
-Errors do not
detract from the
message
-Demonstrates some
comfort
-May answer more
than asks
-Attempts to
facilitate
conversation if
necessary
-Is at ease
-Is an equal
participant in the
conversation
-Facilitates
conversation with
others when needed
For Next Time.
Nice speaking pace
Include more details related to topic
Uses rich, interesting vocabulary
Elaborate on details more
Uses flavoring expressions
Speak louder
Self-correcting when making errors
Speak a bit faster
Juggles multiple tenses well
Organize your ideas logically
Organizes thoughts & ideas well
Use vocabulary with more variety
Recombines structures/Sentence variety
Vary connectors, transitions, sequencing
Responds creatively to the topic/prompt
Vary sentence type & length
Variety in transitions/sequencing
Use the right word for your message
Demonstrates own voice/personalization
Use the right verb form or tense
Uses strategies to maintain conversation
Include flavoring expressions
Asks great follow up questions
Ask follow up questions
Equally including partner in conversation
Address all parts of topic
Exceeds topic requirement
Avoid dominating conversation
Checklist
courtesy
of
Amy
Lenord
used
with
p ermission
EXCEEDING
EXCEEDING