Kucaj
English 10
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapter Presentation Rubrics
Presentation Rubric (50 points)
Mastery of
Chapters
Exceptional
Displays mastery of
knowledge. Gives details
from the text, analysis and
explanations.
Poise
Relaxed, confident, no
fidgeting or fillers.
Appropriate movement.
Enthusiasm/
Tone
Spoke loudly and clearly.
Engaging tone that drew the
audience in.
Synergy with
partner
Works seamlessly with
partner during presentation.
Actively listens to partner
Audience
engagement
Engages the majority of the
class and gets the audience
interested in topic
Strong
Displays above average
knowledge of the subject
with some use of details,
analysis and
explanations.
Generally relaxed and
confident. Some minor
fidgeting or use of
fillers.
Spoke clearly with a
professional tone.
Works fairly well with
partner during
presentation. Actively
listening most of the
time.
Engages most of the
class and gets the
audience open to the
topic
Capable
Displays basic
knowledge of subject.
Needs more details,
analysis and
explanations.
Does not seem relaxed
or confident. Fidgeting
or filler use became
distracting
Sometimes hard to
hear or understand.
Tone rarely engaged
the audience
Rough transitions
between partners or
lack of support for
each other. Not always
paying attention.
Does not make enough
of an effort to get
audience engaged or
interested
Developing
Displayed little
understanding of topic.
Uses minimal details,
analysis and
explanations.
Notably nervous and
unsure. Excessive
fidgeting or filler use
Capable
Does not fully cover
topic. Information is
accurate but not
always cited.
Analysis lacks depth
and needs more new
ideas.
Many errors in
mechanics are
distracting or impair
readability
Overall readability is
difficult. Odd font
sizes, too much or too
little text. Layout is
too busy or too plain.
Developing
Does not fully cover
topic. Some
information is
inaccurate and not
cited. Analysis is
missing or
underdeveloped.
Flagrant errors in
mechanics distract and
impair readability.
Hard to hear or
understand. Tone did
not engage the
audience.
Complete lack of
fluidity between
partners. Not paying
attention while partner
was speaking.
Does not make an
effort to get audience
engaged or interested
PowerPoint Rubric (50 points)
Content
Writing
Mechanics
Text/ Layout
Graphics,
Sound and/or
Animation
Fluidity
Exceptional
Gives clear understanding
of topic. Information is
accurate and clearly cited.
Analysis is thoughtful and
intriguing. Engages
audience with ideas and/or
questions.
The text is written with no
errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation
and spelling.
Font sizes are easy-to-read
and vary. Use of italics,
bold, and bullets to enhance
readability. Text length is
appropriate. Layout of
information is pleasing.
Graphics assist in presenting
an overall theme and
enhance the understanding
ideas. Creative & clear
attention to presentation.
Both content and visuals
flow seamlessly from one
slide to the next.
Progression of slides build
from one to the next.
Strong
Gives clear
understanding of topic.
Information is accurate
and clearly cited.
Analysis is well
developed.
The text is clearly
written with little editing
required.
Some fonts are easy-toread. Either lack of or
over use of readability
enhancers in some areas.
Text length is
appropriate. Layout of
information is clear.
Graphics used to create
flow for the audience.
Clear attention to
presentation.
Both content and visuals
have a sense of flow.
Progression of slides
makes sense.
Graphics used but do
not necessarily flow.
More attention to
presentation needed.
Text is extremely
difficult to read due to
size and amount.
Either lack of or over
use of readability
enhancers that confuse
audience.
Not enough graphics
used. Poorly thought
out and presented.
Needs more effort.
Content OR visuals
have a sense of flow.
Slide order could be
more fluid.
Lacks cohesion. Slide
order does not make
sense and is hard to
follow.