CATEGORY

5

4

3

2

Comprehension

Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Time-Limit

Presentation is 9-10 minutes long.

Presentation is too long/short by 2 minutes long.

Presentation is too long/short by 3 minutes long.

Presentation is too long/short by 4 or more minutes.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

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

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

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Props

Student uses several props or other visuals that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop or other visual that shows considerable work/creativity and which makes the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop or other visual which makes the presentation better.

The student uses no props or other visual OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.

Enthusiasm

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

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

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

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