Unit 1: Welcome to the Present advantages and disadvantages of your neighborhood.

4 3 2 1
Neighborhood
Content and Organization
Student name: • Describes the neighborhood well.
• Presents clear advantages and disadvantages.
______________________________ • Includes an opinion in the summary.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each
understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including phrases for giving an opinion, as
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 1: Welcome to the Present advantages and disadvantages of your neighborhood. 4 3 2 1

Neighborhood
Content and Organization
Student name: • Describes the neighborhood well.
• Presents clear advantages and disadvantages.
______________________________ • Includes an opinion in the summary.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each
understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including phrases for giving an opinion, as
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 2: Oldest, Middle, Youngest Give a presentation about siblings. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Gives the names of the siblings and explains their relationship.
______________________________ • Describes the siblings’ similarities and differences.
• Explains any problems they have in their relationship.
Date: _________________________
Language Use and Fluency
Use this rubric to assess each
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
student’s speaking. You can add other
understand and follow.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 2: Oldest, Middle, Youngest Give a presentation about siblings. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Gives the names of the siblings and explains their relationship.
______________________________ • Describes the siblings’ similarities and differences.
• Explains any problems they have in their relationship.
Date: _________________________
Language Use and Fluency
Use this rubric to assess each
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
student’s speaking. You can add other
understand and follow.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 3: I’m a Big Fan Present the results of a survey. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Uses correct question forms in the three questions asked.
______________________________ • Includes responses from at least five people.
• Describes what was surprising about the results.
Date: _________________________
Language Use and Fluency
Use this rubric to assess each
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
student’s speaking. You can add other
understand and follow.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 3: I’m a Big Fan Present the results of a survey. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Uses correct question forms in the three questions asked.
______________________________ • Includes responses from at least five people.
• Describes what was surprising about the results.
Date: _________________________
Language Use and Fluency
Use this rubric to assess each
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
student’s speaking. You can add other
understand and follow.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation. • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

4 = Excellent Body Language and Voice

• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 4: The Beauty of Science Present the results of a science experiment. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Poses a question and presents an idea.
______________________________ • Uses clear language to explain the step-by-step process of an
experiment.
Date: _________________________ • Explains the results clearly in the conclusion.

Use this rubric to assess each Language Use and Fluency

student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
understand and follow.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Uses a variety of words, including and so or and as a result to
use the space for more explanation.
explain results, as well as words taught in the unit.
4 = Excellent • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

3 = Good Body Language and Voice

2 = Satisfactory • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
• Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
1 = Needs improvement • Speed is not too fast or too slow.

Unit 4: The Beauty of Science Present the results of a science experiment. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Poses a question and presents an idea.
______________________________ • Uses clear language to explain the step-by-step process of an
experiment.
Date: _________________________ • Explains the results clearly in the conclusion.

Use this rubric to assess each Language Use and Fluency

student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
understand and follow.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Uses a variety of words, including and so or and as a result to
use the space for more explanation.
explain results, as well as words taught in the unit.
4 = Excellent • Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.

3 = Good Body Language and Voice

2 = Satisfactory • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
• Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
1 = Needs improvement • Speed is not too fast or too slow.

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Unit 5: Why We Buy Present a video giving tips. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Uses a variety of ways to give tips.
______________________________ • Includes at least three tips and one benefit for each.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including imperatives and other language
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
for giving tips, as well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent
• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 5: Why We Buy Present a video giving tips. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Uses a variety of ways to give tips.
______________________________ • Includes at least three tips and one benefit for each.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including imperatives and other language
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
for giving tips, as well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent
• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 6: Animal Magic Give a presentation on how to adapt. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Explains the adaptation (how).
______________________________ • Explains the purpose or reason for the adaptation (why).

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including infinitives to explain purpose, as
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent
• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 6: Animal Magic Give a presentation on how to adapt. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Explains the adaptation (how).
______________________________ • Explains the purpose or reason for the adaptation (why).

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including infinitives to explain purpose, as
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
well as words taught in the unit.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent
• Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
3 = Good • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2 = Satisfactory • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 7: Find Your Path Discover your perfect job. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Interview includes questions about interests, skills, and
______________________________ must-haves.
• Interview includes follow-up questions.
Date: _________________________ • Interview concludes with the suggestion for the perfect job.

Use this rubric to assess each Language Use and Fluency

student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
understand and follow.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
use the space for more explanation.
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
4 = Excellent
Body Language and Voice
3 = Good • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
2 = Satisfactory • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
• Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 7: Find Your Path Discover your perfect job. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Interview includes questions about interests, skills, and
______________________________ must-haves.
• Interview includes follow-up questions.
Date: _________________________ • Interview concludes with the suggestion for the perfect job.

Use this rubric to assess each Language Use and Fluency

student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
understand and follow.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
use the space for more explanation.
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
4 = Excellent
Body Language and Voice
3 = Good • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
2 = Satisfactory • Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
• Speed is not too fast or too slow.
1 = Needs improvement

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Unit 8: The Happy Brain Present an experiment on happiness. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Explains the technique, details, results, and future plans.
______________________________ • Includes questions to engage the audience.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
• Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3 = Good • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
2 = Satisfactory
1 = Needs improvement

Unit 8: The Happy Brain Present an experiment on happiness. 4 3 2 1

Student name: Content and Organization

• Explains the technique, details, results, and future plans.
______________________________ • Includes questions to engage the audience.

Date: _________________________ Language Use and Fluency

• Uses correct sentence structure, and language is easy to
Use this rubric to assess each understand and follow.
student’s speaking. You can add other
• Uses a variety of words, including words taught in the unit.
aspects of their speaking you’d like to
• Speaks smoothly with few hesitations or breaks.
assess at the bottom of the rubric, or
use the space for more explanation.
Body Language and Voice
4 = Excellent • Makes good eye contact and uses natural gestures.
• Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3 = Good • Speed is not too fast or too slow.
2 = Satisfactory
1 = Needs improvement

Reflect Listening & Speaking 2 Unit Task Rubrics © National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Learning