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Discussion Topic: ESL Class (gr. 9-10)/Period:

Oral Discussion Evaluation CriteriaStg 2 Stg 3 Stg 4 Stg 5

❑Is ready for the discussion (has notes; is prepared with new words/phrases)

1. Enters the discussion naturally (without being asked or raising hand)

2. Speaks loudly and clearly

3. Talks to the group, not just with the facilitator (the group leader or teacher)

4. Helps bring others into the discussion

5. a. Asks questions to clarify what was said

b. Asks questions to deepen (or further) the discussion

6. a. Comments on others’ ideas

b. Refers to others’ ideas

c. Adds to others’ ideas to deepen (or further) discussion

❑Pays attention

❑Is respectful to others and their ideas

❑Tries not to talk over other group members

❑Avoids speaking more than others

❑Stays on topic

Value of ContributionStage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5o Makes at least one

contribution that includes facts, reasons, personal or other examples as support

o Refers to spoken or written texts, but does not rephrase (summarize or paraphrase) or expand on texts

o Expresses ideas without expressions of comparison or contradiction

o Expresses ideas without concessions or logical arguments

o Discusses current topics and issues only

o Makes at least two contributions that include facts, reasons, personal or other examples as support

o Refers to spoken and written texts for support, and rephrases or expands on an idea(s) somewhat

o Makes simple comparisons, but does not express contradictions

o Makes concessions or presents logical arguments to a limited degree

o Can make simple references to earlier discussions, topics or issues, if asked

o Makes at least three contributions that include facts, reasons, personal or other examples as support

o Refers to spoken and written texts for support, and rephrases and expands on an idea(s)

o Makes both comparisons and contradictions to a limited degree

o Makes concessions and present logical arguments to a limited degree

o Makes references to earlier discussions, topics or issues

o Makes at least four contributions that include facts, reasons, personal or other examples as support

o Comfortably refers to and uses spoken and written texts to support and expand on ideas

o Expresses both comparisons and contradictions

o Comfortably makes concessions and presents logical arguments

o Consistently makes reference to earlier discussions, topics or issues

Comments:

English as a Second Language Rev. 19/10/09