CATEGORY

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Introduction of topic

Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. Purpose of talk was made clear. Outline of points was given.

Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. Purpose of talk was made clear.

Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way.

Topic introduced.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Links and connections between ideas made clear. Information was relevant and well expressed in own words. Points were well-organised and developed with sufficient and appropriate details.

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Links and connections between ideas made clear. Points were developed with sufficient and appropriate details.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Some links and connections made between ideas. Points are usually developed with minimum detail.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence structure

The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. A variety of phrases and sentence structures were used. The presentation content was grammatically correct.

The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. Sentence structures were usually correct. The presentation content was usually grammatically correct.

The vocabulary of the presentation was mainly appropriate for the topic. The presentation content was occasionally grammatically correct.

The vocabulary of the presentation was not appropriate for the topic. The presentation content was rarely grammatically correct.

Volume

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.

Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.

Pronunciation

speak clearly for 95-100% of the time

speak clearly for 80-94%

speak clearly for 70%-79%

speak clearly for less than 70%

Props

Student uses several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.

The student uses no props 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.

Conclusion of topic

The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively, with key points emphasised.

The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively.

The presentation was summed up clearly.

An attempt was made to conclude the presentation.

Answering questions from audience

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.