Oral Expression Presentation Rubric
OEL.1.c Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (CCSS: SL.6.6)
OEL.1.a Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Eye Contact
Eye contact engages the
whole room.
Eye contact consistent
throughout presentation.
Looked up a few times
during presentation.
Did not look up during
presentation.
Voice
Tone was varied and
added interest to the
presentation.
Minor errors in pacing,
volume, or tone, but did not
distract from the
presentation.
Speaks clearly.
Issues with pacing, volume,
or tone were distracting.
Mispronunciation distracts
from presentation.
Voice was flat, hard to
hear. Hard to
understand due to
mispronunciations.
Formal
Language
Chose language that
matched the topic and
the audience and avoided
verbal pauses.
Recognize the difference
between informal and
formal language and make
choices appropriate purpose
Some lapses in the use of
formal language
Did not use language
appropriate for a formal
speech
Oral Expression Presentation Rubric
OEL.1.c Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (CCSS: SL.6.6)
OEL.1.a Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Eye Contact
Eye contact engages the
whole room.
Eye contact consistent
throughout presentation.
Looked up a few times
during presentation.
Did not look up during
presentation.
Voice
Tone was varied and
added interest to the
presentation.
Minor errors in pacing,
volume, or tone, but did not
distract from the
presentation.
Speaks clearly.
Issues with pacing, volume,
or tone were distracting.
Mispronunciation distracts
from presentation.
Voice was flat, hard to
hear. Hard to
understand due to
mispronunciations.
Formal
Language
Chose language that
matched the topic and
the audience and avoided
verbal pauses.
Recognize the difference
between informal and
formal language and make
choices appropriate purpose
Some lapses in the use of
formal language
Did not use language
appropriate for a formal
speech
Oral Expression Presentation Rubric
OEL.1.c Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (CCSS: SL.6.6)
OEL.1.a Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Eye Contact
Eye contact engages the
whole room.
Eye contact consistent
throughout presentation.
Looked up a few times
during presentation.
Did not look up during
presentation.
Voice
Tone was varied and
added interest to the
presentation.
Minor errors in pacing,
volume, or tone, but did not
distract from the
presentation.
Speaks clearly.
Issues with pacing, volume,
or tone were distracting.
Mispronunciation distracts
from presentation.
Voice was flat, hard to
hear. Hard to
understand due to
mispronunciations.
Formal
Language
Chose language that
matched the topic and
the audience and avoided
verbal pauses.
Recognize the difference
between informal and
formal language and make
choices appropriate purpose
Some lapses in the use of
formal language
Did not use language
appropriate for a formal
speech