Grading Scale
Poor              Fair          Average          Good          Excellent
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Introduction:

Opening interesting

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Orientation indicated relevance

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Orientation indicated ambiguity

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Central Idea:

Definition categorical

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Distinguishing characteristics explicit

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Development:

Distinguishing characteristics illustrated

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Differentiation complete

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Used comparison/contrast

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Cited familiar examples

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Described precisely

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Documented facts

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Used six methods of definition

Conclusion:

Restated categorical definition

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Restated distinguishing characteristics

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Closure

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Expressiveness:

Enunciation

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Grammar

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Eye contact

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Dynamic

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Extemporaneous delivery

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Conversational quality

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Audience interaction

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Whole-person involvement

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Avoidance of distracting mannerisms

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Required time:  3-5 minutes  Achieved time:  _______

General Comments: