Rubric
Rubric
Rubric
CATEGORY
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Pitch
Pauses
Pauses were
effectively used 2 or
more times to
improve meaning
and/or dramatic
impact.
Pauses were
effectively used once
to improve meaning
and/or dramatic
impact.
Pauses were
Pauses were not
intentionally used but intentionally used.
were not effective in
improving meaning
or dramatic impact.
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.
noise or movement.
Speaks Clearly
Often mumbles or
can not be
understood OR
mispronounces more
than one word.
Time-Limit
Presentation is 5-6
minutes long.
Presentation is 4
minutes long.
Presentation is 3
minutes long.
Presentation is less
than 3 minutes OR
more than 6 minutes.
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Extends
audience vocabulary
by defining words
that might be new to
most of the
audience.
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Includes
1-2 words that might
be new to most of
the audience, 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 (5 or
more) words or
phrases that are not
understood by the
audience.
Volume
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members throughout
the presentation.
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members at least
90% of the time.
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members at least
80% of the time.
Content
Shows a full
Shows a good
Shows a good
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of
topic.
topic.
parts of the topic.
Stands up straight
and establishes eye
confident.
contact with
Establishes eye
everyone in the room
contact with
during the
everyone in the room presentation.
during the
presentation.
Sometimes stands
up straight and
establishes eye
contact.
Slouches and/or
does not look at
people during the
presentation.