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Exemplary |
Admirable |
Adequate |
Minimal |
Content |
Presents memorable stories which evoke an emotional response in viewers. |
Presents stories which interest audience. |
Presents stories which generally interest audience. |
Presents stories in a superficial manner. Not much depth. |
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Organization |
Presentation includes a strong introduction a logical organization, and an effective conclusion within time range. |
Presentation includes a logical organization, yet introduction and conclusion may seem formulaic; 1-3 minutes out of time range. |
Presentation includes a logical organization though introduction and conclusion may be weak; 3-6 minutes out of time range. |
A lack of preparation seems evident. Materials and ideas may seem unorganized; more than 6 minutes out of time range. |
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Visual Effects |
Student may sing a song, play an instrument, share a self-created video or other creative visual medium |
Student may share a related materials which demonstrate a concept from the presentation |
Student provides a poster or pictures to enhance presentation |
A lack of effort in finding a related visual aide is evident |
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Eye Contact |
Student establishes good eye contact with audience and makes audience members feel connected |
During most of the presentation, student maintains eye contact with audience |
During part of the presentation student maintains eye contact with audience |
Student establishes minimum eye contact with audience |
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Vocal Projection |
Student enunciates clearly, uses expression, and is clearly heard by the audience, regardless of “outside noise” |
Student enunciates clearly and audibly and makes several attempts to integrate expression |
Student speaks clearly, but with little expression |
Student does not enunciate and is difficult to hear |
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Body Language |
Student uses gestures and mannerisms to enhance the delivery and does so naturally and effectively |
Student uses gestures and mannerisms to enhance the delivery |
Student seems stiff, gestures may seem forced |
Student uses few or inappropriate mannerisms that detract from the presentation |
Appearance |
Student may dress in costume or other dress attire |
Student dresses appropriately for a school presentation |
Student dresses neatly, avoiding jeans and tennis shoes |
No effort to improve daily appearance is obvious |
