Teacher Rubric: Oral presentations

 This is a sample rubric for teachers to assess students’ oral presentations. The criteria are
based on the standards for LOTE and Communication.

 This rubric is designed to be integrated into a scoring sheet. A complete grading sheet
typically has a scoring system attached to performance descriptors, and space for comments.

 The criteria, performance levels and performance descriptors are suggestions only and can be
altered to suit specific requirements.

Criteria Below expected level At expected level Above expected level

Topic introduced. Topic introduced clearly, and purpose of Topic introduced clearly and in an
Introduction of topic talk was made clear. interesting way. Purpose of talk was
made clear. Outline of points was given.

Some understanding of topic shown.
Some links and connections made
between ideas. Points are usually
Development of topic developed with minimum detail.
Information is usually relevant.
Good understanding of topic shown. Links
and connections between ideas made
clear. Information was relevant and
expressed in own words. Points were
developed with sufficient and appropriate
details.
A very good understanding of the topic
shown. Links and connections between
ideas made clear. Information was
relevant and well expressed in own
words. Points were well-organised and
developed with sufficient and appropriate
details.

Some eye contact was made.
Techniques used to engage audience
Ability to engage and were minimal, or mainly ineffective.
involve audience
An interesting approach taken to topic.
Speaker used techniques such as visual
aids and props, anecdote, surprising
facts, direct audience participation.
Speaker monitored audience and adapts
presentation accordingly. An interesting or
original approach taken to the topic.
Speaker used techniques such as visual
aids and props, anecdote, humour,
surprising facts, direct audience
participation.

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Suitability of presentation content to the intended
presentation for purpose of informing, interesting or
purpose and audience persuading.
Presenter occasionally spoke clearly and
Voice: clarity, pace,
at a good pace.
fluency
The vocabulary of the presentation was
mainly appropriate for the topic. The
Vocabulary, sentence presentation content was occasionally
structure, grammar grammatically correct.
Pronunciation occasionally correct, but
Pronunciation often hesitant and inaccurate.
Greetings and general presentation are
Cultural conventions not culturally inappropriate.
for oral presentation
No visual aids were used; OR
Visual aids were occasionally appropriate
Use of visual aids and related to the spoken message.
An attempt was made to conclude the
Conclusion of topic presentation.
Not all questions could be answered.
Answering questions Questions answered with difficulty, and
little knowledge of the topic was
from audience
demonstrated.
The presentation content and structure
was tailored to the audience and to the
intended purpose of informing, interesting
or persuading.
Presenter usually spoke clearly to ensure
audience comprehension. Delivery was
usually fluent.
The vocabulary of the presentation was
appropriate for the topic. Sentence
structures were usually correct. The
presentation content was usually
grammatically correct.
Pronunciation and intonation is usually
correct.
Greetings are culturally appropriate.
Questions are answered appropriately.
Visual aids supported the presentation
effectively. They clarified and reinforced
the spoken message.
The presentation was summed up clearly.
Most questions answered.
Answers showed good knowledge and
understanding of the topic. Language was
mainly correct.
The presentation content, structure and
delivery were closely tailored to the
audience and to the intended purpose of
informing, interesting or persuading.
Presenter spoke clearly and at a good
pace to ensure audience comprehension.
Delivery was fluent and expressive.
The vocabulary of the presentation was
appropriate for the topic. A variety of
phrases and sentence structures were
used. The presentation content was
grammatically correct.
Pronunciation and intonation is correct
and confident.
Greetings are culturally appropriate.
Gestures, stance and eye contact are
appropriate. Questions are answered
appropriately.
Visual aids were carefully prepared and
supported the presentation effectively.
They clarified and reinforced the spoken
message. The aids added impact and
interest to the presentation.
The presentation was summed up clearly
and effectively, with key points
emphasised.
Questions answered with little difficulty.
Very good knowledge of the topic was
demonstrated. Language was correct and
fluent.
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