Oral Presentation Rubric

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Attire

General attire appropriate for every day wear.

Casual mixed with general attire.

Casual business attire.

Very professional dress. Business attire

Preparedness

Student is not prepared, and no rehearsal is noted.

Student seems prepared, but no rehearsal is evident.

Prepared but seems to have needed more rehearsal.

It is apparent that the student is prepared as well as rehearsed.

Speaking and Vocabulary

Student uses several words (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

Student uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to the audience.

Student uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary new to the audience.

Student speaks clearly with correct vocabulary. No grammatical errors are made.

Stays on Topic

Student stays on topic less than 74% of the time throughout the presentation.

Student stays on topic 75 to 84% of the time throughout the presentation.

Student stays on topic 85 to 94% of the time throughout the presentation.

Student stays on topic throughout the entire presentation.

Eye Contact and Posture

Student slouches, and/or does not make eye contact with the audience.

At times the student stands up straight. Establishes eye contact with some members of the audience.

Student stands up straight and established eye contact with the audience.

Student stands straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes contact with all of the audience.