Checklist for Speaking Task Content Contains a good

Checklist for Speaking Task

Content • Contains a good introduction, body, conclusion • Information is relevant to topic, meets objective (the goal of the speaker) • Contains “interesting” information and uses hooks appropriately- quotes, anecdotes, statistics etc

Quality of Argument • Logical sequence of paragraphs • Clear topic sentences & supporting sentences

Adaptation to Audience • Able to engage audience - by making the talk interesting • Poses questions during the presentation

Eye Contact • Scans room consistently

Voice • Speaks loud and clear • Good speed - not too fast or too slow • Able to articulate words well/good pronunciation

Body Language • Uses appropriate gestures - hand movements • Is at ease, doesn’t shake or walk side to side

Visual Aids • Used appropriate powerpoint slides/video clips/photographs/props which enhanced speech/created interest • Used quotes/statistics/references to websites/articles/newspaper or magazine clippings

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Handling Questions • Able to answer questions confidently and give appropriate answers

Timing • Approximately 4 -5 minutes, not longer or shorter

Overall Effect • Memorable presentation, interesting and engaging - WOW WOW!!!!