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Observation Checklist
The observation checklist is designed to evaluate the oral communication skills of grade
seven students in French. This checklist allows teachers to note students' strengths and
weaknesses in real-time, helping identify specific areas for improvement.
What are the factors contributing to poor fluency in French oral communication?
Population: Grade 7 French Students – Participant 1
Criteria Observation Notes Rating Scale (1-5)
Fluency Speaks with
minimal
hesitation.
Can maintain
flow of
conversation
with minor
pauses.
Pronunciation Pronounces
common French
words correctly.
Makes a
noticeable effort
to articulate
challenging
words accurately.
Vocabulary Use Uses a variety of
vocabulary
appropriate to the
topic.
Demonstrates
understanding of
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conversational
expressions.
Grammar Uses basic
Accuracy sentence
structures
accurately.
Attempts
complex
sentences with
moderate
success.
Confidence and Shows comfort
Expression and confidence
while speaking.
Expresses ideas
clearly with
appropriate tone
and body
language.
Listening and Actively listens
Engagement to peers and
responds
appropriately.
Demonstrates
engagement with
peers' comments.
Participation in Participates
Fishbowl actively when
Discussion called to speak.
Reflects on
others’
contributions in
their responses
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