Virginia Birds Presentation Rubric GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATIONS - PDF document

Name: ____________________________ Period: _______ Date _____________ 2011 Virginia Birds Presentation Rubric GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATIONS EVALUATION Introduction/closing Introduction/closing (5) ___ Ø Wait for audience to be quiet; never Ø Waited for quiet talk over them. While you are waiting, breathe and focus on what you are doing. Ø Introduced self/presentation Ø Introduce self and presentation. Ø Designated question time Designate if questions will be taken during or after presentation. Ø No apologies made Ø Know time limits; have watch/clock in Ø Had clear closing view. Ø Never apologize for your work. Ø Have a clear closing. Body (5) ___ Body Ø Good posture/weight even Ø Have even weight distribution on both feet. Stand still. Lean on nothing. Ø Faced audience/mouth clear Ø Use hands to gesture informally. Ø Gestures informal Ø Face your audience/hold nothing in Ø Facial expression front of your mouth/have nothing in your mouth. Ø Eye contact Ø Facial expression relaxed. Ø Composed Ø Make eye contact with audience. Ø Be composed/no laughing/take your time/think about what you are saying. Environmental Explorations Mr. Velazquez Ms. Cohen

Name: ____________________________ Period: _______ Date _____________ 2011 Speech (5) ___ Speech Ø Volume suited to room Ø Suit voice volume to room; people in back can hear; those in front are Ø Clear articulation comfortable. Ø Articulate your words – no mumbling Ø Inflection or slang. Ø Moderate rate Ø Use inflection in voice. Ø Conversational Ø Speech rate is even and moderate. Ø Do not memorize what you will say. Know it. Use conversational delivery. Language (5) ___ Language Ø Appropriate to subject/audience Ø Language is appropriate to audience, subject, place and purpose of presentation. Use subject-related vocabulary and correct Ø Used subject-related vocabulary pronunciation. Ø Pronunciation accurate Presentation Aids Presentation Aids (5) ___ Ø Use large note cards for notes: dark ink/large print/double-spaced/NO complete Ø Note cards met criteria sentences. Ø Good use of cards/no reading Ø Do not read from PowerPoints or posters; points on such aids are highlights; Ø Aids assisted presentation you provide additional information. Ø Aids readable by audience Ø Aids meet school graphics/note card guidelines. Ø Aids visually pleasing Preparation Preparation (5) ___ Ø Practice your presentation for time, Ø Ready on time content and appearance. Ask for feedback. Ø Had specific order Ø Met time limitations Environmental Explorations Mr. Velazquez Ms. Cohen

Name: ____________________________ Period: _______ Date _____________ 2011 Ø Knew material Ø Clear evidence of practice TOTAL POINTS _____/30 COMMENTS: Environmental Explorations Mr. Velazquez Ms. Cohen