Speaking Assessment Rubric

Criteria:
1. Pronunciation and Intonation
2. Fluency
3. Vocabulary
4. Grammar
5. Coherence and Organization
6. Content and Relevance
7. Clarity and Comprehensibility
8. Body Language and Gestures
9. Eye Contact and Engagement
10. Time Management

Scoring Levels:
81-100: Excellent - Exceptional proficiency in the criteria.
61-80: Good - Above-average proficiency in the criteria.
41-60: Fair - Satisfactory proficiency in the criteria.
21-40: Needs Improvement - Demonstrates some deficiencies in the criteria.
0-20: Poor - Significant deficiencies in the criteria.

No Criteria Score
Excellent Good Fair Need Poor
Improvement
1 Pronunciation and Intonation
2 Fluency
3 Vocabulary
4 Grammar
5 Coherence and Organization
6 Content and Relevance
7 Clarity and Comprehensibility
8 Body Language and Gestures
9 Eye Contact and Engagement
10 Time Management

Indicators for Excellent Score:

Pronunciation and Intonation:

 Demonstrates exceptional clarity and accuracy in pronunciation.
  Utilizes appropriate intonation patterns to convey meaning effectively.
 Exhibits a high level of phonetic accuracy and intelligibility.

Fluency:
 Speaks fluently and effortlessly with minimal pauses or hesitations.
 Maintains a smooth and natural pace throughout the speech.
 Demonstrates mastery of linking words and phrases to create smooth transitions.

Vocabulary:
 Displays an extensive range of precise and varied vocabulary.
 Appropriately and accurately uses idiomatic expressions and collocations.
 Demonstrates a strong command of specialized terminology, if relevant.

Grammar:
 Exhibits mastery of a wide range of grammatical structures.
 Consistently uses complex sentence structures with accuracy and ease.
 Shows exceptional control over verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and other
grammatical elements.

Coherence and Organization:

 Presents ideas in a highly logical and organized manner.
 Utilizes effective paragraphing and clear topic sentences.
 Skilfully uses transition words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly.

Content and Relevance:

 Presents highly relevant and thought-provoking content.
 Provides rich and well-developed supporting details and examples.
 Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic and effectively communicates key
messages.

Clarity and Comprehensibility:

 Articulates ideas clearly and comprehensibly.
 Uses appropriate stress and intonation to emphasize key points.
 Avoids misunderstandings and effectively conveys complex ideas.

Body Language and Gestures:

 Utilizes a wide range of appropriate and meaningful gestures.
 Demonstrates excellent posture and body language that enhances the spoken message.
 Uses facial expressions and body movements to engage the audience effectively.

Eye Contact and Engagement:

 Maintains consistent and meaningful eye contact with the audience.
 Engages listeners through active listening and responsiveness.
 Uses appropriate non-verbal cues to connect with the audience.
Time Management:
 Effectively manages time and stays within the given speaking time limit.
 Allocates appropriate amounts of time to each section of the speech.
 Demonstrates a good sense of pacing and timing throughout the presentation.