iRubric: Trade Book Review (Presentation) rubric

Clearly knowledgable and prepared--likely reheased at a previous time. Included all of the following: brief bio of the author(s), what you learned, what surprised you, what you want to know more about & if you would recommend this book to another student.

Preparation and knowledge adequately demonstrated. Missing one of the following: brief bio of the author(s), what you learned, what surprised you, what you want to know more about & if you would recommend this book to another student.

Knowledge apparent, but little to no preparation

Knowledge called into question with little organization

Knowledge called into question with no apparent preparation

Voice is clear and appropriate to the venue

Voice is somewhat clear and appropriate to the venue

Voice is slightly difficult to discern

Voice is difficult to discern--somewhat impacts overall speech

Voice is extremely difficult to discern and effects overall presentation

Established and maintained eye contact throughout the room. Used gestures effectively. Stood so that all audience members could see the speaker.