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Enthusiasm

Facial expressions/ body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Facial expressions/ body language often generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic.

Facial expressions/ body language try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic.

Preparedness

Learner is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Learner seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The learner is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Learner does not seem at all prepared to present.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces a few words.

Often mumbles or cannot be understood or mispronounces many words.

Props

Learner uses several props that show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better.

Learner uses one prop that shows considerable work/creativity and makes the presentation better.

Learner uses one prop which makes the presentation better.

The learner uses no props or the props chosen detract from the presentation.

Vocabulary

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes one or two words that might be new, but does not define them.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.

Uses several (five or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Stays on Topic

Stays on topic all of the time.

Stays on topic most of the time.

Stays on topic some of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.