•    Has correct intro, including link to assigned listening, main idea and forecast
•    Uses signals and key words
•    Uses specifics to explain a point
•    Avoids unclear, difficult, unusual or technical vocabulary

•    Uses correct grammar, especially word endings
•    Has clear individual sounds
•    Uses stress well
•    Has normal rhythm: reduced function words  and clear content words
•    Sounds like an explanation; isn’t read

•    Uses only phrases; has no sentences
•    Has consistent background
•    Has interesting graphics and images

•    Has sound files embedded
•    Uses animation
•    Has the sound icon invisible