CATEGORY

4Excellent

3Good

2Fair

4. Poor

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Has many facts about topic and is detailed about each

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Has many facts about topic

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. not many facts so not very complete

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Very few facts about topic

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 5-6 minutes long and full of points of interest

Presentation is 4 minutes long and full of points of interest

Presentation is 3 minutes long with little information

Presentation is less than 3 minutes with little information

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.

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.