Fishbowl Oral Presentation Rubric
Content of
presentation
Organization
of
presentation
Vocabulary
Speaking
skills
Name:
Total
/5
=
%
5
88-100%
Discussion includes a
perceptive
understanding of the
text/novel. Strong
connection to several
literary elements or key
moments in the novel
Contribution to the
discussion is
consistently organized
and clear
Ideas are presented in a
logical order.
4
73-87%
Discussion includes a
good understanding
of the text/ novel.
Good connection to
several literary
elements or key
moments in the novel
Contribution to the
discussion is usually
well organized and
clear
ideas are presented
in a logical order.
3
60-72%
Discussion includes an
adequate understanding
of the text/novel. Some
connections to literary
elements or key
moments in the novel
2
41-59%
Limited understanding
of the text/novel. Few
connections to literary
elements or key
moments in the novel
1
0-40%
Very limited
understanding of the
novel. Very few
connections to literary
elements or key
moments in the novel
The student does not
reach a standard
described by any of the
descriptors given
Contribution to the
discussion is basically
organized and clear
Ideas are sometimes
presented in a logical
order.
Contribution to the
discussion shows the
beginning of
organization
Ideas show the
beginning of a logical
order.
Presentation is generally
disorganized and unclear
Ideas are not presented
in a logical order.
The student does not
reach a standard
described by any of the
descriptors given
Vocabulary is always
appropriate and varied
Very few errors in terms
of syntax or
pronunciation
Vocabulary is often
sophisticated and
varied.
Occasional errors in
terms of syntax or
pronunciation
Maintains eye contact
with peers
Speaks clearly
Uses an appropriate
volume and speed
Speaks to the
audience rather than
reads
Shows confidence
through posture and
presence
Uses visuals
throughout
presentation in a
good manner
Vocabulary is adequate
and sometimes varied.
Some errors in terms of
syntax or pronunciation
Vocabulary is less than
adequate.
Regular errors in
syntax and
pronunciation
Vocabulary is
unsatisfactory and rarely
descriptive.
Very frequent errors in
syntax and pronunciation
The student does not
reach a standard
described by any of the
descriptors given
Maintains some eye
contact with peers
Usually speaks clearly
Usually uses an
appropriate volume and
speed
Sometimes speaks to
the audience rather
than reads
Sometimes shows
confidence through
posture and presence
Uses some visuals in
the presentation
Does not maintains
enough eye contact
with peers
Does not speak clearly
Does not use an
appropriate volume
and speed
Reads most of
presentation
Does not shows
confidence through
posture or presence
Does not use the
visuals effectively
Does not make eye
contact with peers
Does not speak clearly
Does not use an
appropriate volume and
speed
Reads the entire
presentation
Does not shows
confidence through
posture or presence
Does not use the visuals
at all in the presentation
The student does not
reach a standard
described by any of the
descriptors given
Maintains effective eye
contact with peers
Speaks very clearly
Uses a highly
appropriate volume and
speed
Always speaks to the
audience rather than
reads
Shows excellent
confidence through
posture and presence
Uses visuals throughout
presentation in a
sophisticated manner
0