Presentation Rubric Exemplary (4) Introduction/ Title Slideng •Presents overall Topic score •Grabs audience attention _____ •Topic relates to audience interest/goals Content score Proficient (3) •Clear & coherent •Shows some structure •Relates to topic •Does not create a strong sense of the topic •Logical progression of ideas •Vague in conveying the point •Accurate & complete •Unnecessary length/detail •No sense of purpose score _____ •Point size varies appropriately for headings and text •Layout is visually appealing and supports the overall message score •Appropriate use of background and theme Transitions/ Effects score _____ •Not too much text Proficient (3) •Layout is pleasant •Background is appropriate •Logo, footer or slide # is missing •Logo, footer, and slide # included on all slides •All transitions and animation enhance the presentation without distraction •Sounds and other media do not distract the audience •All effects are not distracting and are appropriate to the topic •Not interesting/ relevant •No logical sequence of information •Limited understanding of the topic •Font is often difficult to read •Text is extremely difficult to read •Bold, italics, or underlining is distracting or overused •Inappropriate use of color contrast, bold, italic, underline, formatting Basic (2) •Not all accurate •Too much text Minimal)(1) •Layout appears cluttered or busy •Layout is cluttered, confusing •Background is distracting •No headings •Large gaps of white space •Logo, footer, or slide # is missing •Transitions and animation is mostly used appropriately and effectively but could be less distracting •Lacks a clear point •Information show some understanding of the topic • Some slides have too much text Appearance/ Layout _____ •Font is sometimes difficult or distracting to read •Not too much text Exemplary (4) •Does not introduce the topic •Somewhat appealing •Clear & concise • Logical progression of ideas •Easy to read Minimal)(1) •Overly detailed/ incomplete _____ Text Elements Basic (2) •Background is very distracting •Large gaps of white space • Logo, footer, and slide # are missing •Transitions and animation are often distracting •Transitions and animation are highly distracting •Sound or other media seems unrelated to the topic •Sound or other media is very distracting and does not relate to the topic an overall theme Writing Mechanics •No spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors •Little or no editing required for spelling/ grammar •3 to 5 errors exist in the text •Great eye contact with the whole audience •Good eye contact with most of audience •Does not stare or read the screen •Does not stare at the screen •Eye contact is lacking and not with the entire audience •Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and grammar errors are repetitive and distracting score _____ Eye Contact/ Visual Presentation score •Little to no eye contact with the audience •Is sometimes looking at the screen _____ Oral Presentation & Volume score _____ •Adds great amount of information besides what is on slides •Shows interest and enthusiasm •Speaks with clear voice with an appropriate volume •Does not use verbal fillers •Adds some information besides what is on slides •Adds little information besides what is on slides •Shows general interest in the topic •Shows little enthusiasm/ interest •Speaks clearly most of the time •Needs to speak a little clearer •Volume is adequate •Needs to speak a little louder/softer •Rarely uses verbal fillers (not distracting) •More than 5 errors exist in the text •Relying on the screen for content •Stares at screen •Does not add information besides what is on slides •Does not show interest in the presentation •Can’t understand the speaker •Sometimes uses verbal fillers •Volume is not appropriate too loud/soft •Constantly uses verbal fillers (umm, ahh, so, like…) Speaking and Listening Rubric English 1 and English 2 Exemplary (4) Consistently presents information in a logical, sequence with strong supporting evidence using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. Consistently speaks clearly, confidently, and fluidly with uses proper diction and intonation and appropriate eye contact and posture. Listens attentively and understands and responds appropriately. Proficient (3) Basic (2) Minimal (1) Regularly presents information in a logical, sequence with strong supporting evidence, uses appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. Regularly speaks clearly, confidently, and fluidly with proper diction and intonation. Regularly uses appropriate eye contact and posture. Listens attentively and understands and responds appropriately to the conversation. Presents information with some supporting evidence. Uses grammar and vocabulary that is partially correct. Pronunciation is often incorrect. Speaks somewhat clearly, confidently, and fluidly. Uses some proper diction and intonation. Uses some appropriate eye contact and posture. Sometimes listens attentively. Partially understands and responds somewhat appropriately. Presents some information with little or no supporting evidence Uses little or no correct grammar and/or vocabulary Pronunciation is incorrect. Does not speak clearly, confidently, and fluidly Does not use proper diction and/or intonation Does not use appropriate eye contact and posture. Does not listen attentively Does not understand and/or respond appropriately. English 3 and English 4 Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Demonstrates respect for the learning process; has patience with different opinions and complexity; shows initiative by asking others for clarification: brings others into the conversation, moves the conversation forward; speaks to all of the participants; avoids talking too much. Understands question before answering; cites evidence from text; expresses thoughts in complete sentences; moves the conversation forward; makes connections between ideas; resolves apparent contradictory ideas; considers others’ viewpoints, not only his/her own; avoids bad logic. Pays attention to details; writes down questions; responses take into account all participants; demonstrates that he/she has kept up; points out faulty logic respectfully; overcomes distractions. The participant offers enough solid analysis, without prompting, to move the conversation forward and through his/her comments, demonstrates a deep knowledge of the text, and the question. The participant has come to the seminar prepared, with notes and a marked/annotated text and shows that he/she is actively listening to other participants. They offer clarification and/or follow-up that extends the conversation. Participant's remarks often refer to specific parts of the text Basic (2) Consistently presents information in a logical, sequence with strong supporting evidence using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. Consistently speaks clearly, confidently, and fluidly with uses proper diction and intonation and appropriate eye contact and posture. Listens attentively and understands and responds appropriately. Minimal (1) Regularly presents information in a logical, sequence with strong supporting evidence, uses appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. Regularly speaks clearly, confidently, and fluidly with proper diction and intonation. Regularly uses appropriate eye contact and posture. Listens attentively and understands and responds appropriately to the conversation.
