Organization:

Does Not Meet

Partially Meets

Meets

Exceeds

A. Logical Sequence and Relationship among ideas

Student omits introduction, elaboration, or summary with some organization

Introduces topic, elaborates, uses smooth transitions, and summarizes

Effectively introduces topic, elaborates with supporting details, uses smooth transitions, and summarizes in an organized manner

B. Preparedness / Rehearsal

Not prepared and/or rehearsed

Adequately prepared and rehearsed

Well prepared and rehearsed

C. Presentation Outline

Written outline not complete

Written outline is complete

Written outline is complete and efficient

D. Within time limits

Presentation is under or over specified time limits using relevant content

Presentation is within specified time limits

Presentation is well balanced within specified time limits

Content:

Does Not Meet

Partially Meets

Meets

Exceeds

A. Demonstrates understanding / knowledge of topic/content

Demonstrates limited knowledge with little elaboration

Demonstrates knowledge with sufficient elaboration

Demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaborations

B. Ability to answer questions

Can answer only basic or rudimentary questions on topic

Answers questions accurately

Answers questions accurately with supporting detail and elaboration

C. Explains/cites sources

Omits or has too few sources of information

Mentions sources of information

Refers with explanation to the sources of information

D. Vocabulary

Concepts and/or vocabulary are incomplete or unrelated to the topic

Incorporates appropriate concepts and vocabulary to the topic

Uses a variety of concepts and vocabulary related to the topic

Visuals:

Does Not Meet

Partially Meets

Meets

Exceeds

A. Supports content

Contains some inaccurate and/or irrelevant information regarding the content

Contains accurate and relevant information that supports the content

Contains accurate and relevant information that supports and enhances content

B. Appearance

Presentation is missing some or all of the following: neatness, ease for viewer to see, attractiveness, originality, and/or creativity. May have errors that detract from presentation

Neat, easy to see, attractive, original, creative, minor errors don’t detract from presentation

Neat, easy to see, attractive, original, creative, presentation without error

C. Variety of visual aids

Only one visual that supports the presentation

At least two visuals that support the presentation

More than two visuals that support the presentation

Delivery

Does Not Meet

Partially Meets

Meets

Exceeds

A. Audibility, clarity, and expressiveness

Volume, pace, clarity, and/or variation of tone is not appropriate to presentation

Appropriate volume, pace, clarity, and variation of tone for the presentation

Volume, pace, clarity, and variation of tone adds emphasis and enthusiasm to presentation

B. Fluency

Uses simple language for the task, characterized by unsophisticated grammatical structure and vocabulary

Uses language which is appropriate for the task, characterized by appropriate grammatical structure and vocabulary related to the subject

Language enhances the task, characterized by an appropriate grammatical structure and a sophisticated vocabulary related to the subject

C. Body language and eye contact

Presenter does not attract the audience with the use of eye contact, posture, and body language, with movements that do not hold attention and interest

Presenter attracts the majority of the audience with the use of eye contact, posture, and body language, with movements that maintain attention and interest

Presenter attracts the audience with the use of eye contact, posture, and expressive body language, with movements that focus attention and interest

D. Coordination and management of presentation components

Components of presentation are not effectively integrated while delivering the content

All components of presentation are integrated while delivering the content

All components of presentation are integrated in order to enhance both delivery and content

E. Grammatically correct and error free

Presenter uses language structures incorrectly or with errors

Presenter uses language structures correctly with no significant errors

Same as Meets

F. Engages audience

Does not use methods or language appropriate to the audience

Uses methods and language appropriate to audience

Uses methods and language with enthusiasm and emphasis appropriate to audience