Mr. Holmes’

ORAL PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Name ______Grade ____8______

Teacher’s name ______Mr. Holmes______Course American History__

Assignment ______Date ______

6=Excellent 5=Very Good 4=Fair 3 > =Needs Improvement

Categories, Explanations and Criteria

/ Rating
Score 6 -0
1. Organization: the way the parts of a presentation fit together.
v  clear introduction
v  clearly stated central idea
v  main points supporting central idea
v  obvious structure
/ v  smooth transitions
v  effective conclusion
v  appropriate length < 8 MINUTES
Actual Time: ______
2. Content: the topics included in the presentation; key concepts are important.
v  content fulfills project requirement
v  clear information
v  significant information
v  up-to-date information / v  original thinking evident
v  sources varied
v  sources cited properly
v  Shows understanding by handling student/teacher questions / p
3. Adaptation: the visual aids and level of interest created by the presenter.
To content
v  visuals appropriate
v  technology enhances presentation / To audience
v  speech adapted for audience
v  awareness of audience interest evident
v  audience interest and enthusiasm maintained
4. Language: the presenter’s use of oral language throughout the report.
v  clear and precise
v  suited to subject
v  rich vocabulary / v  avoids clichés, archaic forms, redundancies
v  standard language forms and patterns used
v  DID NOT READ PRESENTATION
5. Delivery: the connection between speaker and audience.
Voice
v  understandable, audible, articulate
v  appropriate, varied pitch
v  stress and volume appropriate
v  appropriate rate
v  pauses used for emphasis / Eye Contact
v  maintained through most of presentation
v  spread throughout audience
Body Movement/Gestures
v  appears relaxed, confident, poised
v  hands and body used appropriately / ______
30 pts.
Research Sheets
30 pts
(15pts each) / Above Expectations 14-15
Student has used two sources as specified by the project sheet. Sheets are properly and fully filled out. / Slightly Above Expectations 12-13
Both sheets are ¾ filled out with proper information and citations. / Meets Expectations 11-10
Sheets are @ ½ filled out and student has both an internet and book source. / Does not meet requirements 9> Sheets are less than ½ filled or student has not filled out a BOOK or INTERNET sheet. / Pts
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30