Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Ancient Civilization of ___________ Category Organization (6 points) Content (16 points) Scoring Criteria Total Points The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and audience. 2 Information is presented in a logical sequence. 2 Presentation contains visuals or manipulatives 2 Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation. 2 Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for the target audience. 2 Presentation contains accurate information. 3 Material included is relevant to the overall 3 message/purpose. Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made reflect well their relative importance. 3 There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the 3 presentation. Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, 2 etc.). Presentation (14 points) Speaker uses a clear, audible voice. 2 Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth. 2 Good language skills and pronunciation are used. 2 Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not distracting. 2 Length of presentation is within the assigned time 2 limits. Information was well communicated. Score Total Points 2 36 Score