CATEGORY

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Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. 5 points

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. 4 points

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. 3 points

Student does not seem at all prepared to present. 0 points

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. 5 points

Shows a good understanding of the topic. 4 points

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. 3 points

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. 2 points

Enthusiasm

Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. 5 points

Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. 4 points

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked. 3 points

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented. 2 points

Vocabulary

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience. 5 points

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them. 4 points

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience. 3 points

Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience. 2 points

Listens to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements. 5 points

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement. 4 points

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting. 3 points

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. 0 points