Name of Student: __________________________________________

Oral Presentation Rubric

Criteria 1 Limited 2 Basic 3 Sound 4 Thorough 5 Outstanding

Demonstrates an Limited knowledge: brief Elementary description The speaker communicates a Clear description of the The group communicates a
understanding of the description of topic. of topic. Superficial and thesis/specific purposes that topic and a detailed specific purpose in their topic
facts surrounding the Facts offered without sometimes incorrect is adequately clear and facts that is exceptionally clear and
presented topic details. presentation of facts. identifiable. identifiable. Extensive, detailed
Descriptive view of topic, with and insightful evaluation of the
superficial analysis of topic. presented topic.

Uses a presentation No apparent structure. Presentation lacks Presentation structure Presentation has clearly Uses an exceptional introduction
structure that supports Talk meanders and clearly defined generally ok containing defined structure that and conclusion and provide an
audience understanding repeats. structure. Missing a introduction, body and includes an introduction exceptionally clear and logical
of the facts. component conclusion with well-presented facts progression within and between
(introduction, body, facts and leaves a majority of
conclusion) the audience with a clear
message

Uses multimedia Poorly prepared. Slide Images do not well The group demonstrates Multimedia and images The group uses excellent visual
appropriate to audience, images do not relate to support talk. Font, if adequate use of slide show in support and relate to the aids that are vivid, clear, and
occasion, and purpose. talk. Slide transitions used, too small. conveying the message. That facts presented. appropriate to the audience,
distracting. Shows little Slide transitions often is, the visual aids are of occasion, and topic. The slide
control of medium. inconsistent satisfactory quality to a show complements and
majority of the audience enhances the verbal message,
showing excellent control.

Uses language and The speaker uses The speaker uses The speaker uses language The speaker uses The speaker uses language that
physical behaviours that unclear or inappropriate language or body and gestures that are language that enhances is exceptionally clear, vivid, and
are appropriate to the language, body language that is reasonably clear, vivid, and the communication with appropriate and inserts
audience, occasion and movement or gestures sometimes ambiguous appropriate and occasionally timeless verbs and spontaneous comments with
purpose. and exhibit discomfort or unclear. The choice inserts spontaneous descriptive words ease, confidence and
with anything but of language comments. Making eye maintaining good body enthusiasm without reliance
delivery of the prepared demonstrates little contact occasionally, although movement and eye upon palm cards
text, read off palm modification from the relying on palm cards contact with little
cards. original source, relying reliance on palm cards
heavily on palm cards

COMMENT TOTAL: __________ / 20