SPEAKING TASK 2 OUTLINE CHECKLIST

Topic Statement Summarized the proposal and stated whether the student agrees or
disagrees with it

Lead-in Provided a lead-in for two reasons (optional)

Reason 1 Gave the student’s first reason

Detail/Example Included a detail or example to support the first reason

Link with Reading Related the first reason to the reading if necessary (optional)

Reason 2 Gave the student’s second reason

Detail/Example Included a detail or example to support the second reason

Link with Reading Related the second reason to the reading if necessary (optional
Citation Language Used citation language and pronounced the final –s in citation verbs.
Paraphrase Paraphrased information from both sources
Transitions Used transitions to connect ideas

Fluidity Spoke continuously without hesitation

Clarity Spoke clearly at a normal pace

Thought Groups Speak in thought groups, emphasizing one focus word per group

DELIVERY Expression, Pacing, Pronunciation, Intelligibility

4 Excellent Clear, fluid, well-paced; minor pronunciation difficulties do not interfere
with understanding
3 Very Good Usually clear; somewhat fluid; minor pronunciation problems evident; may
necessitate listener effort; meaning not affected much
2 Good Listener effort needed; sometimes unclear; choppy rhythm

1 Poor Constant pronunciation difficulties; choppy rhythm; numerous pauses and

hesitations

LANGUAGE Control and Range of Basic and Complex Grammar and Vocabulary
4 Excellent Minor errors do not affect meaning; complex structure; good range of
vocabulary
3 Very Good Some lack of precision or inaccuracy or limited range; does not affect
meaning
2 Good Only basic structures and simple vocabulary; connection between ideas
unclear
1 Poor Very limited control and range of vocabulary lack of connection between
ideas; use of memorized phrases and single words or phrases used to
 convey meaning

TOPIC DEVELOPMENT Progression of Ideas, Coherence, Inclusion of Relevant Information,

Cohesion

4 Excellent Clear, logical; well-developed; clear connection between ideas

3 Very Good Fairly logical; may lack explanation or examples; information may be
repeated; relationship between ideas may be unclear
2 Good On topic, but limited development either in reasons, details, or examples;
information may be repeated; relationship between ideas may be unclear
1 Poor Limited relevance to the question; only very basic information; may repeat
the question