Speaking Behaviors	Yes	No	Comments and Dates Assessed
Expresses ideas clearly and shows self-confidence in speaking Uses language functions most called for in school including: finding things out (heuristic) conveying information (representative) expressing feelings and opinions (personal) sharing works Speaks in informal situations (conversation and discussions): voluntarily participates in class and group discussions attends to the "rules" of group discussions (e.g. takes turn, uses appropriate volume) supports and elaborates upon ideas with facts or details raises questions responds sensitively to others disagrees appropriately Speaks in formal situations (oral reports and presentations): prepares and rehearses presentations expresses ideas clearly organizes and supports ideas speaks clearly and to the point pays attention to the audience retells a story accurately including main characters and setting gives personal interpretations and dramatic readings (including choral speaking) Polishes speaking abilities including: is aware of accepted usage for the situation uses a variety of sentence structures uses vocabulary appropriate to age speaks distinctly and enunciates words clearly speaks loudly enough to be heard by listeners or group modulates voice for effect and emphasis works at eliminating any annoying speaking mannerisms (e.g., umm … you know … and then)	__     __ __   __   __     __ __   __   __   __ __     __ __   __ __ __   __ __       __   __ __   __ __ __ __	__     __ __   __   __     __ __   __   __   __ __     __ __   __ __ __   __ __       __   __ __   __ __ __ __