Criteria / Indicators |
Exemplary |
Proficient |
Developing |
Inadequate |
Clarity |
Uses a
clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience
members can here presentation. (18-20
points) |
Uses a
clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms, most of the time, so
that audience members can hear presentation. (16-17
points) |
Uses a
clear voice and correct pronunciation some of the time, but there are issues
with hearing the presentation. (12-15
points) |
Major
issues with voice and pronunciation that make the presentation challenging to
hear and understand. (0-11
points) |
Enthusiasm |
Demonstrates
a strong, positive feeling about the topic during the entire presentation. (9-10
points) |
Demonstrates
a strong, positive feeling about the topic during most of the presentation. (8
points) |
Demonstrates
a positive feeling about the topic during some of the presentation. (6-7
points) |
Shows
little to no strong or positive feeling about the topic during the
presentation. (0-5
points) |
Eye Contact |
Holds
attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact during the
entire presentation. (9-10
points) |
Hold
attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact during most
of the presentation. (8
points) |
Maintains
eye contact with the audience, but may look away several times at reference
materials. (6-7
points) |
Has
difficulty holding eye contact with audience throughout the presentation. (0-5
points) |
Body Language |
Movements,
gestures, and facial expressions are natural and greatly help the audience
visualize the information. (14-15
points) |
Movements,
gestures, and facial expressions are natural and support the information. (12-13
points) |
Movements,
gestures, and facial expressions may be limited, unnatural, or distract from
the message. (12-15
points) |
Movements,
gestures, and facial expressions are lacking, inappropriate, or distracting. (0-11
points) |
Subject Knowledge |
Speaker
shows full knowledge of the topic, utilizing details and specifics with few
generalizations. (18-20
points) |
Speaker
shows knowledge of the topic, with many details and specifics and limited
generalizations. (16-17
points) |
Speaker
has some misunderstandings of the topic, with some details and too many
generalizations. (12-15
points) |
Speaker
has limited knowledge of the topic, using generalizations and few details. (0-11
points) |
Organization |
Speech
includes an introduction, body, and conclusion; flows from beginning to end
and stays within time constraints. (14-15
points) |
Speech
includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, but may not be smooth. Within
time by 1 minute. (12-13
points) |
Speech
may be missing an introduction, body section, or conclusion. Some transitions
are rough. Between 1-2 minutes outside of time. (9-11
points) |
Speech
does not appear to have a planned organization and is outside of the time by
over 2 minutes. (0-8
points) |
Mechanics / Presentation |
Speaker
uses proper lighting, camera positioning, attire, and location for speech. (9-10
points) |
Speaker
may have issues with lighting, camera, positioning, attire, or location for
the speech.\ (8
points) |
Speaker
has issues with two of the following: lighting, camera positioning, attire,
or location. (6-7
points) |
Speaker
has issues with three or more of the following: lighting, camera positioning,
attire, or location. (0-5
points) |