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Oral Presentation Rubric

TIPSSpeak in a very natural voice, like you are telling a friend about something you knowTry NOT to memorize a “speech”DO NOT READ to the audience

TIPSFocus on your KEY POINTS and then discuss each one; be sure to include the bolded words/ideas from the articleSpeak SLOWLY so students can absorb your message (they will be taking notes)

TIPSPractice ahead of time to know what you plan to sayOn the back of your presentation panel, write:

Bulleted list of points you want to discussKey facts (dates, names, etc.)

4-ADVANCED (A)

Uses a very natural, lively, commanding voiceMaintains eye contact with entire audienceCan be heard well by the whole audiencePresents the material well (does not read it to the audience)Covers supplemental and relevant details Keeps an excellent pace (2 min.)Answers all audience questions asked

3-PROFICIENT (B)

Uses a lively voiceMostly maintains eye contact with the audienceCan be heard by the audiencePresents the material (may need to refer to notes or the display)Covers key details (at a minimum, those details bolded in article)Keeps a good pace (1-1½ minutes)Answers most audience questions asked

2-BASIC (C)

Voice is flat or monotone (bored)Tends to look down at notes, poster or floorDifficult to hear at timesReads most of the materialDoes not know the subject matter in placesCovers irrelevant details; omits key detailsPresentation is short (<1 minute)Answers some questions incorrectlyLaughs/giggles that detracts from message

MAKE SURE YOUR DISPLAY:Key points coveredRelevant supplemental materialParaphrased (in your own words)Visual appeal (neat, inviting)Large, relevant graphicsSpace well usedKeyboarded or written in inkLarge TITLE