SCORE

Criteria

Skilled  5

4

Satisfactory  3

2

Seek Help  1

Vocal Delivery

·      Vocal expressiveness enhances presentation, articulation contributes to the clarity of delivery

·      Rate adds to effectiveness

·      Volume is adjusted for impact

·    Articulates appropriately

·   Rate is varied

·   Volume is varied

·    Articulates appropriately

·      Rate is appropriate

·      Volume is adequate

·    Delivery was ineffective because presenter spoke too rapidly, too softly, or mumbled

·    Cannot be understood because rate, volume, or enunciation are so bad parts of speech are unintelligible

Nonverbal Expression

·    Enhances presentation through animated gestures

·      Facial expression contributes to the delivery

·      Exudes confidence through posture and direct eye contact

·      Exhibits poise

·    Use of gestures or facial expression contribute to the presentation

·     Appears calm and in control

·     Makes direct eye contact with audience

·    Attempts eye contact frequently

·    Maintains physical poise

·    Very limited eye contact

·      Very nervous, became a distraction

·      Nonverbals becoming a distraction

·    Read entire speech – no eye contact

·      Nonverbals are a distraction to the audience

Content

·    The body of the presentation makes it clear the student has engaged in in-depth study of the issue/topic

·      Specific evidence is used to support his/her thinking

· The student has developed the presentation with attention to the issue /topic

·  The presentation includes details and/or reasons to support student’s thinking

·    The presentation attempts some explanations for the student’s issue/topic

·      Relevant details are included

·    Requirements for presentation were partially met – details and/or information is surface only, general, or incomplete

·    The requirements for the content of the presentation are not evident – are either missing or content is off topic

·      Presentation is just a report

Organization

·    An “attention getter” hooks the audience

·    The body is logically developed with transitions

·    The conclusion effectively brings the presentation to closure

·    There is a clear introduction, body and conclusion

·    The presentation is well organized

·    An introduction, body and conclusion are included

·     Organization is functional.

·    An introduction, body and conclusion are attempted.

·      Organization is hard to follow

·    One or more aspects of the three part structure (introduction, body, or conclusion) is missing

Presentation Aid

·    The presentation’s effectiveness is enhanced by use of the presentation aid(s)

·      Use of technology enhances presentation

·    The presentation aid(s) helps communicate the student’s message

·      Effective use of technology is evident

·    The presentation aid(s) is well done and connects to student’s message, but it does not add anything to presentation

·      Use of technology is evident

·    Presentation aid is too small to be seen or be effective with speech

·    Does not add to the message

·     Use of technology is attempted

·    There is no evidence of quality in the production of the presentation aid(s)

·     No evidence of use of technology