Student stays in character and presents the character’s argument compellingly. Student responds meaningfully to other participant’s comments. Student uses a wide range of vocabulary and grammar covered in class. Minimal errors do not impact comprehension.

Student stays in character and presents most of the character’s argument. Student responds to most of other participant’s comments. Student uses some specific vocabulary and appropriate grammar learned in class. Misunderstandings resulting from grammar or vocabulary errors are clarified in the target language.

Student breaks character occasionally. Student speaks, but often does not respond to other participant’s comments or questions. Vocabulary reflects very familiar language with limited use of recently learned vocabulary. Grammatical errors make communication difficult at times.