Name ________________________________________________________ Grade_________________
Grading Scale
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Purpose/Subject:
1 2 3 4 5
Appropriate to Assignment
1 2 3 4 5
Appropriate to Audience
1 2 3 4 5
Specific
1 2 3 4 5
Sufficient delimitation
1 2 3 4 5
Functional Organization/Content:
Appropriate pattern
1 2 3 4 5
Effective opening and closing
1 2 3 4 5
Effective orientation
1 2 3 4 5
Sufficient signposts, previews, and summaries
1 2 3 4 5
Clear/explicit central idea
1 2 3 4 5
Clear/explicit main points
1 2 3 4 5
Development:
Relationships evident
1 2 3 4 5
Necessary supporting elements
1 2 3 4 5
Audience adaptation evident
1 2 3 4 5
Varied supporting materials
1 2 3 4 5
Effective comparison/contrast
1 2 3 4 5
Illustrations descriptive/vivid
1 2 3 4 5
Examples concrete/familiar
1 2 3 4 5
Auxiliary aids clear/interesting
1 2 3 4 5
Sources adequately cited
1 2 3 4 5
Expressiveness:
Enunciation
1 2 3 4 5
Grammar
1 2 3 4 5
Eye contact
1 2 3 4 5
Dynamic
1 2 3 4 5
Extemporaneous delivery
1 2 3 4 5
Conversational quality
1 2 3 4 5
Audience interaction
1 2 3 4 5
Whole-person involvement
1 2 3 4 5
Avoidance of distracting mannerisms
1 2 3 4 5
Required time: 4-6 minutes Achieved time: _______
General Comments: