iRubric: AP Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison rubric

1 pts

2 pts

3 pts

4 pts

5 pts

Presents information only about the student's own community or only about the target culture, and may not include examples

40 pts

Presents information only about the student's own community or only about the target culture, but may not compare them; consists mostly of statements with no development

60 pts

Presents information only about the student's own community or only about the target culture, including a few supporting details and examples

75 pts

Compares the student's own community with the target culture, including some supporting details and mostly relevant examples

85 pts

Clearly compares the student's community with the target culture, including supporting details and relevant examples

100 pts

Barely understandable, with frequent or significant errors that impede comprehensibility OR directly from visual aid

40 pts

Partially understandable, with errors that force interpretation and cause confusion for the listener

60 pts

Generally understandable, with errors that may impede comprehensibility

75 pts

Fully understandable, with some errors which do not impede comprehensibility

85 pts

Fully understandable, with ease and clarity of expression; occasional errors do not impede comprehensibility

100 pts

Very few vocabulary resources OR reads directly from visual aid

40 pts

Limited vocabulary and idiomatic language

60 pts

Appropriate but basic vocabulary and idiomatic language

75 pts

Varied and generally appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic language

85 pts

Accuracy and variety in grammar, syntax, and usage, with few errors

100 pts

Little or no organization; absence of transitional elements and cohesive devices

40 pts

Limited organization; ineffective use of transitional elements or cohesive devices

60 pts

Some organization; limited use of transitional elements or cohesive devices

75 pts

Organized presentation; some effective use of transitional elements or cohesive devices

85 pts

Organized presentation; effective use of transitional elements or cohesive devices

100 pts