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2 SPEAKING--Oral Presentation Rubric

2 Gaining Proficiency 1 Minimal Evidence

NAME: __________________________________
3 Proficient 4 Exemplary

INTRODUCTION Introduction does not communicate purpose/focus of presentation and does not get audiences attention CONTENT/BODY Content demonstrates minimal knowledge of the topic. Information is disorganized and deficient

INTRODUCTION Introduction does not communicate purpose/focus of presentation OR does not get audiences attention CONTENT/BODY Content demonstrates limited knowledge of the topic. Information relates to topic but organization and details are incomplete or unclear EXPRESSION Voice may vary, but does not reflect meaning or intent of text or presentation Pace is uneven and ineffective or so fast it is distracting Pauses are limited and ineffective DELIVERY Volume or enunciation is inconsistent (sometimes difficult to understand) Little eye contact Body movement/facial expressions/gestures are inadequate and occasionally distracting CONCLUSION Ending is vague and/or abrupt

INTRODUCTION Introduction states purpose/focus of presentation and uses a technique to get audiences attention CONTENT/BODY Content demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the topic. Information is organized and relevant, but limited to basic details

INTRODUCTION Introduction clearly declares the purpose/focus of presentation while engaging the audiences attention CONTENT/BODY Content demonstrates significant knowledge and understanding of the topic. Organization is effective and easy to follow. Information clearly explains and supports the key points EXPRESSION Voice effectively and consistently conveys the meaning and intent of the presentation Pace is varied to accent contents mood or meaning Pauses effectively to convey meaning (I.e. after introductory phrases, for suspense, etc.) DELIVERY Confident and clear enunciation and volume Eye contact is strong Body movement/facial expressions/gestures are natural or emphasize the speakers message CONCLUSION Ending clearly and effectively ties up presentation by explaining significance of final thoughts

EXPRESSION Voice is monotone throughout the presentation Pace is slow; primarily reading word by word Pauses are either too lengthy or nonexistent

EXPRESSION Voice usually reflects the meaning and intent of the text or presentation Pace is steady but has little variety Pauses reflect beginning and ending of sentences DELIVERY Adequate enunciation and volume to be heard and understood Occasional eye contact Body movement/facial expressions/gestures may be stiff, but at times represent meaning and are not distracting CONCLUSION Ending adequately ties up presentation with a simple idea or fact

DELIVERY Lacks volume/difficult to understand throughout presentation No eye contact Body movement/facial expressions/gestures are absent or consistently distracting CONCLUSION No conclusion given

Transition Words

Numerical: in the (first, second, etc.) to start thirdly, initially, first of all place, with, (&c.) to begin with, at first, for a start, secondly, Continuation: subsequently, before (this), Conclusion: to conclude (with) last but not least, as a final point, in the end, eventually, at last, finally, lastly, in all in all, summary, to sum up, overall,

previously, afterwards,

eventually, after (this),

next, then

Summation: as was previously stated, to make a long story short, as has been mentioned, given these points, as has been noted, to put it briefly,

so, thus, then,

consequently, as I have said,

to summarize, to be brief, briefly,

in all, on the whole, therefore, hence, in conclusion, in a word, in sum, altogether, in short, likewise like also as still yet while in the same way similarly on the other hand even though for this reason for example additionally other

Word that can be used to compare two things:

Words that can be used to contrast two things: but however Words that can be used to emphasize a point: again to repeat Words that can be used to add information: again also as well next

although otherwise

truly in fact another and besides finally

especially to emphasize for instance moreover along with in addition

Words that can be used to clarify:

Attention Getter Leads with Examples

that is

for instance

in other words

Question: Do you value your freedom so much that you would be willing to

sacrifice your life to preserve it? Onomatopoeia: Kaching! The cash register will be overflowing once my business is up and running. Exclamations: Eureka! Discovering a new fishing hole can be as exciting as finding gold. Startling fact: At least 37.5 million acres of rainforest are destroyed each year. Voice: Are you looking for a tasty snack thats low in fat and packed with vitamins? Well, have I got a treat for you! Definition: Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss that can range from moderate to extensive. General to specific statement: Most of us have at least one hero or source of inspiration. For me, that hero is Eleanor Roosevelt. Riddle: Can you name a mammal that has two layers of fur, webbed feet, a duck-bill and a habit of laying eggs? Quotation: If the Union was to be saved, it had to be a man of such an origin that should save it. These are the immortal words of Mark Twain, written about Abraham Lincoln and his humble origins. Anecdote: According to Margaret Trumans First Ladies, when George Washington first became president, he allowed callers to visit his home unannounced. After weeks of getting very little governmental business accomplished due to an overwhelming number of social calls, Washington limited visitors to two hours per week. In ways great and small, Washington shaped the role of the president. Idiom: The early bird catches the worm. If you want to find the best deals at garage sales, youd better heed this advice.

Sentence fragments: A Trojan horse. Thats one way to describe the duplicity of a double agent.