Book Talk or Character Talk
CATEGORY
Enthusiasm
8
6
Facial expressions and
body language generate a
strong interest and
enthusiasm about the
topic in others.
Facial expressions and
body language sometimes
generate a strong interest
and enthusiasm about the
topic in others.
4
2
Facial expressions and
body language are used
to try to generate
enthusiasm, but seem
somewhat faked.
Very little use of facial
expressions or body
language. Did not
generate much interest in
topic being presented.
Posture and Eye Contact Stands up straight, looks
relaxed and confident.
Establishes eye contact
with everyone in the room
during the presentation.
Stands up straight and
Sometimes stands up
establishes eye contact
straight and establishes
with everyone in the room eye contact.
during the presentation.
Slouches and/or does not
look at people during the
presentation.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (100-95%) the
time, and mispronounces
no words.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (100-95%) the
time, but mispronounces
one word.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly most ( 94-85%)
of the time.
Mispronounces no more
than one word.
Often mumbles or can not
be understood OR
mispronounces more than
one word.
Preparedness
Student is completely
prepared and has
obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty
prepared but might have
needed a couple more
rehearsals.
The student is somewhat
prepared, but it is clear
that rehearsal was
lacking.
Student does not seem at
all prepared to present.
Content
All content throughout the The content is generally
presentation is accurate
accurate, but one piece of
information is clearly
flawed or inaccurate
Content is somewhat
Content is typically
confusing and/or contains confusing or contains
more than one factual
many factual errors.
error.
One page paper
Summary of the book that
the information clearly
relates to the main topic. It
includes numerous
supporting details and/or
examples.
Information clearly relates Information has little or
to the main topic. a few
nothing to do with the
details and/or examples
main topic.
are given.
Listens to Other
Presentations
Listens intently. Does not Listens intently but has
make distracting noises or one distracting noise or
movements.
movement.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. It
provides several
supporting details and/or
examples.
Sometimes does not
appear to be listening but
is not distracting.
Sometimes does not
appear to be listening and
makes distracting noises.