Scoring Guideline*
Evaluation of oral presentation
Assign a number of each box according to your assessment of the various aspects of the speaker’s
speech.
90 – 100 Excellent
80 – 89 Very good
70 – 79 Good
60 – 69 Satisfactory
50 – 59 Needs improvement
<50 Poor
Content:
The purpose of the speech was clear.
The introduction had the following elements and interesting.
• attention-getter
• motivating audience
• preview of speech
The main points were clear, well-supported, and sources were documented.
The sub-points were clear, well-elaborated, and sources were documented.
The conclusion had the following elements and effective.
• summary statement
• eliciting audience response
Delivery:
The speaker maintained eye contact with the audience.
The speaker used gestures and body language well.
The speaker’s grammar was correct and didn’t prevent understanding.
The speaker’s pronunciation was clear and comprehensible.
The speaker’s volume and rate of speech were appropriate.
Extra Points:
The speaker used media, i.e. audio-visual aids, slides, handouts, etc., effectively.
*Adapted from H. Douglas Brown and Priyanvada Abeywickrama, Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practice, (Boston: Pearson-Longman), pp.
179-180.