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SPEAKING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE N o. Aspect of Assessment Score Indicator 1. Pronunciation and Intonation PI 4 Excellent Pronunciation and intonation are almost always very clearaccurate 3 Good Pronunciation and intonation are usually clearaccurate with a few problem areas 2 Fair Pronunciation and intonation errors sometimes make it difficult to understand what the student means 1 Poor Frequent problems with pronunciation and intonation often make it difficult to understand what the students means; serious non native accent 2. Vocabulary and Expression VE 4 Excellent Uses a variety of vocabulary 3 Good Uses a variety of vocabulary and expressions, but makes some errors in word choice 2 Fair Uses limited vocabulary and expressions 1 Poor Uses only basic vocabulary and expressions 3. Fluency F 4 Excellent Speaks smoothly, with little hesitation that does not interfere with communication 3 Good Speaks with some hesitation, but it does not usually interfere with communication 2 Fair Speaks with some hesitation, which often interferes with communication 1 Poor Hesitates too often when speaking, which often interferes with communication 4. Grammar G 4 Excellent Uses a variety of structures with only occasional grammatical errors 3 Good Uses a variety of grammar structures, but makes some errors 2 Fair Uses a variety of structures with frequent errors, or uses basic structures with only occasional errors 1 Poor Uses basic structures, makes frequent errors 5. Interactive 4 Excellent Stays on task and communicates Skill IS effectively; almost always responds appropriately and always tries to develop the interaction 3 Good Stays on task most of the time and communicates effectively; generally responds appropriately and keeps trying to develops the interaction 2 Fair Tries to communicate, but sometimes does not respond appropriately or clearly 1 Poor Purpose isn’t clear; needs a lot of help in communicating; usually does not respond appropriately or clearly Note: Maximum Score: 4 x 5 = 20 Adapted from: WorldView Levels 1-4: VideoDVD Speaking Rubric for Fluency Activities Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. ━ An adaptation from Authentic Assessment for English Language Learners by J. Michael OMalley and Lorraine Valdez Pierce, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company