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EAP High Communication Rubric Code: KXXWWXA By joerdis Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Foreign Languages Type: Assessment Grade Levels: (none)

Performance
	Needs significant improvement 1 pts	Novice (below expected level) 2 pts	Apprentice 3 pts	Proficient (at expected level) 4 pts	Distinguished (above expected level 5 pts
Organization
Introduction 4 pts + interesting beginning + clear topic + clear outline of main points	Needs significant improvement Topic introduced in insufficient way.	Novice (below expected level) Topic introduced, but in indifferent way. No outline of points.	Apprentice Topic introduced clearly, and purpose of talk was made clear.	Proficient (at expected level) Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. Purpose of talk was made clear. Outline of points was given.	Distinguished (above expected level Topic introduced clearly and in a very engaging way. Purpose of talk was made clear. Outline of points was given.
Body 4 pts 2-4 main ideas in logical sequence)	Needs significant improvement Presentation significantly lacks organization/ purpose/ relationships/	Novice (below expected level) Presentation shows little organization, unclear purpose, and/or unclear relationships.	Apprentice Speaker loses train of thought or does not propose a clear outline of content in the introduction.	Proficient (at expected level) The presentation is well organized with a beginning, middle, and end. There is a strong organizing theme with clear main ideas.	Distinguished (above expected level The presentation is exceptionally well organized with a clear structure, theme, and with well-expressed main ideas. .
Conclusion 4 pts + summary of main points + take-home message	Needs significant improvement No or insufficient conclusion	Novice (below expected level) No or insufficient conclusion.	Apprentice An attempt was made to conclude the presentation. However, the summary was ineffective due to being too short, unclear and/ or lacking a take-home message.	Proficient (at expected level) The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively. Some key points were emphasized. Take-home message clear.	Distinguished (above expected level The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively, with key points emphasized. The audience was provided with a take-home message.
Use of Transitions 4 pts + clear language signals	Needs significant improvement No transitions used.	Novice (below expected level) Insufficient use of transitions.	Apprentice Connections are attempted but not made clear for the audience.	Proficient (at expected level) There is a strong organizing theme, with clear main ideas and transitions.	Distinguished (above expected level Transitions between ideas are smooth and effective.
Content
Evidence of Research 4 pts + citations + quotes + reference sheet	Needs significant improvement No evidence of research.	Novice (below expected level) Insufficient Evidence of Research.	Apprentice Research component is less evident than in proficient category or resources are present but less than adequate for assignment.	Proficient (at expected level) Information is complete and accurate. Clear evidence of research.	Distinguished (above expected level Information is complete and accurate. Research is evident and cited appropriately (oral quotes as well as reference sheet)
Details 4 pts + well researched + clear examples	Needs significant improvement No details to support main ideas.	Novice (below expected level) Insufficient number Details and examples are inadequate for the topic or audience.	Apprentice Some details and examples are lacking or not well chosen for the topic or audience.	Proficient (at expected level) Details and examples chosen well for the topic and audience.	Distinguished (above expected level The choice of details and examples illustrate the presenter's competency in presenting the topic and main ideas.
Relevant Explanations 4 pts + explain important terms in own words and with illustrative examples	Needs significant improvement No explanations provided	Novice (below expected level) Insufficient/ unclear explanations, for instance, when presenter only reads out dictionary entries.	Apprentice Presenter explains terms, but fails to notice lack of understanding in the audience.	Proficient (at expected level) Relevant terms are explained in own words and made clear through good examples.	Distinguished (above expected level Presenter explains all terms in a satisfactorily manner and checks audience's understanding.
Visual Aids 4 pts + engaging and enhancing use of slides, prompts, pictures, whiteboard	Needs significant improvement No visuals were used.	Novice (below expected level) No visual aids were used or aids were ineffective (through overload of text)	Apprentice Visual aids were occasionally appropriate and related to the spoken message. Some advise needed to improve readability.	Proficient (at expected level) Visual aids are well done and are used to make presentation more interesting and meaningful.	Distinguished (above expected level Visual aids were carefully prepared and supported the presentation effectively. They clarified and reinforced the spoken message. The aids added impact and interest to the presentation.
Audience Awareness 4 pts + Audience Engagement through questions, eye-contact, visuals, voice, body	Needs significant improvement Speaker does not involve audience.	Novice (below expected level) Speaker does not involve audience.	Apprentice Audience is involved but inadequate processing or response time is provided.	Proficient (at expected level) Presentation involves audience, allowing time for audience to think and respond. Presenter senses changes in engagement and knows to react.	Distinguished (above expected level Presentation is interactive, allowing time for audience to think and respond. Presenter shows great sense for the audience and reacts appropriately.
Delivery
Volume 4 pts	Needs significant improvement Inadequate volume. Presentation is inaudible.	Novice (below expected level) Volume is not quite adequate.	Apprentice Presenter's volume is mostly adequate.	Proficient (at expected level) Presenter is easy to hear.	Distinguished (above expected level Presenter is easy to hear.
Eye-Contact 4 pts	Needs significant improvement No eye-contact is made with the audience. The speaker is reading the presentation.	Novice (below expected level) Very little eye contact is made with the audience.	Apprentice Eye contact may focus on only one member of the audience or a select few members.	Proficient (at expected level) Presenter makes good use of eye-contact.	Distinguished (above expected level Speaker establishes efficient connection with all members of the audience.
Body Language 4 pts	Needs significant improvement Nervous habits that distract the audience are present.	Novice (below expected level) Nervous habits that distract the audience are present.	Apprentice Mildly distracting nervous habits are present but do not override the content.	Proficient (at expected level) Speaker has excellent posture and no nervous habits.	Distinguished (above expected level Speaker has excellent posture.
Enthusiasm 4 pts	Needs significant improvement Presenter seems disinterested in topic and audience	Novice (below expected level) It may sound like the speaker is reading the presentation.	Apprentice Presenter shows potential for enthusiasm, but lacks consistency in parts.	Proficient (at expected level) Presenter's enthusiasm is consistent and convincing.	Distinguished (above expected level Presenter's enthusiasm is consistent and projects sincere interest.
Adequate Notes 4 pts	Needs significant improvement Inefficient use of note-cards.	Novice (below expected level) Inefficient use of note-cards.	Apprentice Note-card use needs improvement in parts.	Proficient (at expected level) Good use of note-cards.	Distinguished (above expected level Excellent note-card use.
Clarity
Pronunciation 4 pts	Needs significant improvement A great number of pronunciation errors interfere with audience understanding.	Novice (below expected level) Pronunciation occasionally correct, but often hesitant and inaccurate.	Apprentice Pronunciation only slightly impede understanding at times.	Proficient (at expected level) Good control over pronunciation, thus the Presentation sounds natural.	Distinguished (above expected level Pronunciation and intonation is correct and confident.
Rhythm/ Tone 4 pts	Needs significant improvement Lack of fluency interfered severely with audience understanding.	Novice (below expected level) Frequent inconsistencies in fluency inhibit audience's understanding. Excessive use of fillers. Presentation lacks expressiveness.	Apprentice Some inconsistencies in fluency slightly impede understanding at times. Lack of control over intonation and sentence stress. Frequent use of fillers.	Proficient (at expected level) Good control over rhythm and tone, thus the presentation sounds natural.	Distinguished (above expected level Excellent control over pronunciation and rhythm. The delivery is fluent and expressive.
Grammar 4 pts	Needs significant improvement A great number of grammar errors interfere with audience understanding.	Novice (below expected level) A great number of grammar errors inhibit audience's understanding.	Apprentice Grammar errors only slightly impede understanding at times.	Proficient (at expected level) Very few grammar mistakes which do not impede meaning.	Distinguished (above expected level No grammar mistakes.
Vocabulary 4 pts	Needs significant improvement The vocabulary of the presentation was not appropriate for the topic and level.	Novice (below expected level) The vocabulary of the presentation was mainly appropriate for the topic and level.	Apprentice The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic and level. Sentence structures were usually correct, but not very varied or complex.	Proficient (at expected level) The vocabulary of the presentation was mainly appropriate for the topic and level. A variety of phrases and sentence structures were used.	Distinguished (above expected level The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic and level. A variety of complex phrases and sentence structures were used.
Rate of Speech 4 pts	Needs significant improvement The rates of speaking are too slow or too fast. No pauses.	Novice (below expected level) Speaker may at times seem like s/he is rushing or exaggerating pauses.	Apprentice Rates of speech are mostly appropriate. Lack of pauses or inefficient use of speed at times.	Proficient (at expected level) Rates of speech are appropriate.	Distinguished (above expected level Rates of speech are appropriate.

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