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Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems 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.

Stays on Topic

Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.

Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.

Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Hero - Summary

Clear and detailed summary of the story that is engaging and understandable.

Engaging summary, however some details are unclear.

Summary is evident but not engaging.

Summary is non existant.

Hero Characteristics

Heroic characteristics of the subject are clearly illustrated and supported by evidence from the story in an engaging manner.

Heroic characteristics of the subject are evident but may not be completely supported by evidence from the story.

Heroic characteristics are discussed but may not be supported by evidence. Delivery may not be engaging.

Heroic characteristics are not discussed.