CATEGORY

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Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Thoroughly explains and includes: Readings from texts; Terminology; Key question and answer; Outside research; BB, IP, and PSA

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Explains and includes: Readings from texts; Terminology; Key question and answer; Outside research; BB, IP, and PSA

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Explains and includes 3 of 5: -Readings from texts; Terminology; Key question and answer; Outside research; BB, IP, and PSA

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Includes 2 of 5: - Readings from texts; Terminology; Key question and answer; Outside research; BB, IP, and PSA

Vocabulary

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Time-Limit

Presentation is 18-20 minutes long.

Presention is 15-17 minutes long.

Presentation is 12-14 minutes long.

Presentation is less than 12 minutes.