Spoken DiscourseManagement
3 Uses sophisticated language and/or strategies to guide the listener through the talk. The
listener is fully able to follow the thread of what the speaker is saying. The speaker goes
beyond standard textbook language to signpost their talk.
2 The speaker uses standard textbook language well to guide the listener through the talk,
which is well organised. It is always apparent to the listener where the speaker is in their
presentation.
1 Uses some standard language but doesn't signpost all sections of presentation. The
listener will be able to follow the direction of the talk but will sometimes have to
interpret the flow of the talk and make assumptions about what the speaker is trying to
say.
0 The speaker uses no language to signpost sections or the direction of the talk. The
speaker places a very heavy burden on the listener to follow the thread of the presentation,
which is disorganized and incoherent.