SPEAKING TASK 3 OUTLINE CHECKLIST

Definition Summarized the main definition or concept from the reading and used
citation language to introduce it: According to the reading…
Lead-in/Topic Cited what the professor says about how the examples in the listening
Statement relate to the definition or concept in the reading (The professor discusses
the research/ 2 experiments)

Listening Example 1 Summarized Example 1 from the lecture

Detail Included a detail (optional)

Link with Reading Related the example to the reading if it is possible

Listening Example 2 Summarized Example 2 from the lecture

Detail Included a detail (optional)

Link with Reading Related the example to the reading if it is possible

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