Oral+Presentation+Rubric

=Oral Presentation Rubric=

**Did not clearly state the purpose of the presentation.** || All visuals were prepared in a professional manner. || Visuals were large enough to be seen by everyone, but lacked some color and interest. Most labels and pictures were clear. || Visuals weren't quite large enough to be seen by everyone. Lacked color and interest. Some labels and pictures were unclear. || Visuals were small and not easy to see. They lacked color and interest. Labels and pictures were unclear. || She showed good understanding of the material covered. || Student researched information and repeated it, sometimes in her own words. She showed some understanding of the material covered. || Student researched information and repeated it without true understanding. ||
 * **CRITERIA** || **OUTSTANDING - 4 pts** || **EXCELLENT - 3 pts** || **GOOD - 2 pts** || **WEAK - 1 pt** ||
 * **Organization** || **Extremely well organized.**
 * Stated the purpose of the presentation clearly and creatively.** || **Generally well organized.**
 * Stated the purpose of the presentation clearly.** || **Somewhat organized.**
 * Stated the purpose of the presentation.** || **Poor or non-existent organization.**
 * ^  || **Effectively included smooth, clever transitions from idea to idea..** || **Included transitions to connect key points, but better transitions from idea to idea were needed.** || **Included some transitions to connect key points, but presentation was difficult to follow.** || **Used ineffective transitions that didn't connect key points. There was no sequence to the information presented.** ||
 * ^  || **Presented all information in logical, interesting sequence which the audience could follow.** || **Most information was presented in logical sequence.** || **Jumped around from topic to topic. Some topics were confusing.** || **Presentation was choppy and disjointed. There was seemingly no order of presented topics.** ||
 * ^  || **Ended with an accurate summary and conclusion showing thoughtful, strong evaluation of the facts and topics presented.** || **Ended with a summary and conclusion of the main pints, showing some evaluation of the facts and topics presented.** || **Ended with a summary or conclusion with little evidence of evaluation of the facts and topics presented.** || **Ended without a summary or conclusion of the topics and facts presented.** ||
 * **Research** || **Went above and beyond to research information. Used material in addition to what was provided. Brought in personal ideas and information to enhance the project. Used 8 or more types of resources to make the project effective. Found information outside of school.** || **Did a very good job of researching. Used materials in addition to what was provided. Used 6 or more types of resources. Looked for information outside of school.** || **Used the material provided in an acceptable manner, but did not consult any additional resources.** || **Did not use resources effectively and did little or no fact gathering on the topic.** ||
 * **Creativity** || Used the unexpected to full advantage. Was very original, clever, and creative in presentation. Used excellent variety of materials. Captured the audience's attention. || Used some originality. Was clever in some aspects of the material presented. Had a good variety of materials. || Used little or no variation of materials, with only a few original ideas in presentation. || Used no variation in materials. Materials presented lacked creativity or interest. ||
 * **Visual Presentation maps, backdrops, props, etc.** || Visuals were colorful and large enough to be seen by everyone. All labels and pictures were clear and interesting.
 * **Content** || Student provided accurate and complete explanation of key ideas and topics. || Student provided explanation of key ideas and topics. || Student's explanations of key ideas and topics were inaccurate or incomplete in some areas. || Student did not present accurate or complete explanations of key ideas and topics. ||
 * || Student provided evidence of extensive and valid research using 8 or more sources. || Student provided evidence of valid research using more than 5, but fewer than 8 sources. || Student provided evidence of valid research using 3 or more, but fewer than 5 sources. || Student used only the minimum 3 sources, resulting in minimal content covered. ||
 * || Student researched, evaluated, and synthesized information into a cohesive new whole, in her own words. She showed clear understanding of the material covered. || Student researched and synthesized information into her own words.
 * || All information was completely accurate; all names, facts, dates, etc. were precise and clearly presented. || All information was accurate; all names, facts, dates, etc. were presented. || Most information was accurate, but there was some confusion with names, facts, dates, etc. || Information was missing or inaccurate. ||
 * **Presentation** || Level of presentation was appropriate for different audiences - teachers, parents, older and younger students. || Level of presentation was generally appropriate for different audiences, with few exceptions. || Level of presentation didn't vary according to the listeners, but remained consistent. || Level of presentation was inappropriate for different audiences - i.e. too complicated for students or too simple for adults. ||
 * || Student was poised, spoke clearly with proper volume and enthusiasm, appeared comfortable and in control. || Student spoke clearly with proper volume, but appeared uncomfortable and not entirely sure of herself. || Audience occasionally had difficulty hearing student. Student seemed uncomfortable and not sure of herself. || Audience could not hear student. Student appeared ill at ease and unclear about her presentation. ||
 * || Student selected rich and varied vocabulary, which she used correctly to enhance her presentation. || Student selected rich vocabulary which she used correctly to enhance her presentation. || Student selected vocabulary appropriate for presentation. || Student selected vocabulary inappropriate for her presentation. ||
 * || Student pronounced all words correctly, spoke using correct grammar. || Student mispronounced an occasional word, but she used correct grammar. || Student mispronounced several words and had grammatical errors. || Student was unclear about word pronunciations and had difficulties with grammar. ||
 * || Each girl's presentation was appropriate in length. She kept the agreed upon rotation of girls intact. || Length of presentations were either too long or too short. Had difficulty keeping to the agreed upon rotation. || Length of presentations was too short, or too long. One girl monopolized, or didn't say anything. || No organization of presentation - rambled or said nothing. ||
 * || Student maintained good eye contact throughout presentation. Did not need to refer to her notes and was able to answer all questions clearly and with confidence. || Student made eye contact on and off, referring to her notes only occasionally. She was able to answer most questions clearly. || Student made eye contact only occasionally, referring often to notes and visuals. Was able to answer some questions. || Student didn't make eye contact; looked constantly at her notes, and was unable to answer questions without looking up the answers in her material. ||