Rubric: Interpersonal Speaking

Advanced (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1)

How well do I
complete the
task?

(Task)
I use a variety of
statements and questions
to respond fully and
appropriately to all
aspects of the
prompt. My ideas are
supported with examples
and elaboration.
I use simple
statements and
questions to
respond adequately
to all aspects of the
prompt. My ideas
are supported with
some examples.
I use only memorized
words and basic phrases
and do not respond
adequately to all parts of
the prompt. My ideas are
supported with few
examples.
I use only basic
memorized words and
do not respond
adequately to the
prompt. My ideas are
not supported with
examples.
How well do others
understand me?
(Comprehensibility)
I can be easily
understood and the
message is clear.
I can be
understood and the
message is mostly
clear.
I can be somewhat
understood and the
message is partially clear.
I can be understood
with much difficulty
and the message is not
very clear.
How well do I
understand others?
(Comprehension)
I can answer a variety of
questions and answers. I
rarely need repetition.
I can understand
simple questions
and answers and
sometimes need
repetition.
I can understand basic
words and high
frequency phrases. I
frequently need repetition.
I can only understand
basic words. I almost
always need repetition.
How accurate is
my language?
(Language Control)
I consistently use correct
and appropriate
grammar. My errors are
minimal and do not
interfere
with meaning.
I generally use
appropriate
grammar. My
response contains
some errors and
they occasionally
interfere with
meaning.
I sometimes use
appropriate grammar. My
response contains several
errors that frequently
interfere with meaning.
I use only basic
grammar. My
response contains
many errors that make
meaning nearly
incomprehensible.
How extensive
and applicable is
my vocabulary?

(Vocabulary Use)
My response is rich in
appropriate, accurate and
varied vocabulary.

My vocabulary use
is adequate. At
times my
vocabulary is
inaccurate or
repetitive.
My vocabulary use is
limited and/or
repetitive. My native
language at times
interferes.
My vocabulary is
limited and/or
repetitive. My native
language often
interferes.

How well do I
maintain the
conversation?

(Communication
Strategies)
I keep the conversation
going with a few pauses
and often ask for
clarification.
I keep the
conversation going
with some pauses
and sometimes ask
for clarification.
I have difficulty keeping
the conversation going. I
have frequent pauses.
I do not keep the
conversation going. I
have several long
pauses.