Exit Slip in Oral Communication in Context
Name: _________________________ Section: ___________
Developmental Stages of Speaking:
From Dependence to Independence
(Adapted from “Speaking and Listening: Instructional Philosophy and Teaching Suggestions”)
Instruction: What speaking stage do you classify yourself as of the
moment? Put a check on box where you belong.
Stage 1 Novice Speaker (unskilled, needs encouragement)
 uses a limited vocabulary
 encounters difficulties with pronunciation (not to be confused with
accent or features of dialect)
 lacks self-esteem and seems shy
 exhibits little interest in group interactions
 attempts to learn by listening to the conversations of others
 engages in brief conversations
Stage 2 Transitional Speaker (self-involved, becoming more confident)
 initiates conversation within a circle of trusted friends
 volunteers responses when certain that the contribution is acceptable
 participates in reading or speaking activities as part of a group
 asks questions when requiring information
 uses vocabulary adequate for informal communication
 avoids controversy and argument
Stage 3 Willing Speaker (peer-involved, achieving self-assurance)
 introduces topics and ideas for conversation and discussion
 enters into discussion about topics or ideas of personal interest
 participates comfortably in conversation and in other oral interactions
 extends vocabulary as required
 demonstrates a growing sense of audience when speaking
Stage 4 Independent Speaker (autonomous speaker, assuming leadership roles)
 initiates conversation and discussion
 encourages others to contribute their ideas
 possesses an extensive vocabulary and uses it appropriately
 requests more information, when needed, for clarification and
interpretation
 differs tactfully with ideas or attitudes deemed personally
unacceptable
General Insights/Reflection on the Subject
(3 sentences/phrases)
1.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Rate your experience in the subject by shading the
stars below:
5 stars: Outstanding 4 stars: Above Satisfactory
3 stars: Satisfactory 2 stars: Below Satisfactory
1 star: Poor
__________________________________
Signature over Printed Name
Exit Slip in Oral Communication in Context
Name: _________________________ Section: ___________
Developmental Stages of Speaking:
From Dependence to Independence
(Adapted from “Speaking and Listening: Instructional Philosophy and Teaching Suggestions”)
Instruction: What speaking stage do you classify yourself as of the
moment? Put a check on box where you belong.
Stage 1 Novice Speaker (unskilled, needs encouragement)
 uses a limited vocabulary
 encounters difficulties with pronunciation (not to be confused with
accent or features of dialect)
 lacks self-esteem and seems shy
 exhibits little interest in group interactions
 attempts to learn by listening to the conversations of others
 engages in brief conversations
Stage 2 Transitional Speaker (self-involved, becoming more confident)
 initiates conversation within a circle of trusted friends
 volunteers responses when certain that the contribution is acceptable
 participates in reading or speaking activities as part of a group
 asks questions when requiring information
 uses vocabulary adequate for informal communication
 avoids controversy and argument
Stage 3 Willing Speaker (peer-involved, achieving self-assurance)
 introduces topics and ideas for conversation and discussion
 enters into discussion about topics or ideas of personal interest
 participates comfortably in conversation and in other oral interactions
 extends vocabulary as required
 demonstrates a growing sense of audience when speaking
Stage 4 Independent Speaker (autonomous speaker, assuming leadership roles)
 initiates conversation and discussion
 encourages others to contribute their ideas
 possesses an extensive vocabulary and uses it appropriately
 requests more information, when needed, for clarification and
interpretation
 differs tactfully with ideas or attitudes deemed personally
unacceptable
General Insights/Reflection on the Subject
(3 sentences/phrases)
1.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Rate your experience in the subject by shading the
stars below:
5 stars: Outstanding 4 stars: Above Satisfactory
3 stars: Satisfactory 2 stars: Below Satisfactory
1 star: Poor
__________________________________
Signature over Printed Name