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Speaks Clearly

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

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

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

Often mumbles or writing can not be understood .

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.

Enthusiasm

Language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.

Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.

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.

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.

Visuals

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

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

Student uses 1 visual which makes the presentation better.

The student uses no visual or that chosen detracts from the presentation.

Time-Limit

Presentation is 3-4 minutes long.

Presentation is 2-3 minutes long.

Presentation is 1-2 minutes long.

Presentation is less than 1 minute OR more than 5 minutes.