iRubric: Slide show Project Rubric

The presentation did a poor job summarizing article. Main parts omitted. Information misread or misunderstood. Couldn't answer questions about the reading. No vocabulary defined.

The presentation did a fair job of covering the article but failed to be complete. One or two key ideas missing. Explanations weren't thorough. Answers to questions very broad, have to ask others in the group for help. Very little vocabulary is defined, or speaker doesn't know the meanings.

The presentation accurately summarized the information and understood it fairly well. Could accurately and completely answer questions about article, although may have to refer to the reading or to others in the group for a little help. Summarizes main points one more time at the end. Good vocabulary choices.

The presentation thoroughly and expertly explained all parts of the article. Everyone could answer questions accurately, easily. Knows the readings really well. Excellent summarizing slides. Excellent explanation of vocabulary.

Speaks too fast/slowly/quietly. No variation in force, pitch, emphasis of speech--monotone. Doesn't adopt a "teaching" or "presenting" manner.
Didn't seem to understand what he/she is explaining. No eye contact. Hands in pockets or distracting. Isn't prepared with what to say. Lacks confidence. A lot of filler words: "uh," "um," "like." Uses slang, limited vocabulary. Doesn't take presentation very seriously.

May speak a bit too softly/loudly/gratingly. Somewhat adopts a "teaching' role and manner. Little variation in pitch, force to indicate emphasis. A bit montone. Some eye contact and some natural gestures. Some confidence. Some filler words. Somewhat understands concepts. Some slang, some well-chosen words. Somewhat knows material. Somewhat prepared; somewhat serious about presenting.

Speaks audibly, expressively, naturally. Adopts "teaching," "presenting" attitude and manner. Eye contact and mostly natural gestures. Some confidence. Somewhat good vocabulary. Maybe a little use of filler words. Well prepared and practiced presentation; student cares about topic and wants audience to understand.

Very well prepared and rehearsed speaking. Audible, expressive, confident speaking. Very good eye contact, like a teacher. Takes the presentation and role of presenter seriously. No filler words, especially "like." Very good vocabulary--formal and accurate.