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Stays on Topic

Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.

Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.

Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.

Comprehension

Learner is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Learner is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Learner is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Learner is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Enthusiasm

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

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

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.

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

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.