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CONVENTIONS |
LEVEL 4
EXCEEDS THE STANDARD |
Focuses complete attention on the (question) topic and the findings |
Incorporates a substantial amount of research and knowledge (facts, dates, and information) into the presentation
Develops and presents ideas differently from those ideas in the written report (does not read directly from written report or notecards but rather embellishes information from the report)
Displays knowledge by responding thoroughly to audience's questions
Exhibits clear and accurate information
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Grabs hold of the audience's attention and includes a clear, articulate statement of the topic with a defined middle and conclusion |
Speaks loudly and clearly
Uses a tone that engages the audience
Maintains consistent control of pace/speed |
Demonstrates excellent control of spoken language, i.e., uses precise word choice and a variety of sentence structures
Demonstrates clear control of non-verbal communication (no notice-able habits)
Maintains consistent eye contact
Maintains poise throughout presentation |
LEVEL 3
MEETS THE STANDARD |
Focuses most attention on the (question) topic and the findings |
Incorporates a limited amount of research and knowledge (facts, dates, and information) into the presentation
Selects and presents most ideas from those in the written report (reads most of the information directly from written report or notecards)
Responds to some of the audience's questions
Presents some inaccuracies in information
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Demonstrates a clear, articulate statement of the topic with a defined middle and conclusion |
Uses clear speech most of the time
Uses a tone appropriate to the audience
Generally maintains pace/speed but sometimes speaks too slowly or too quickly |
Demonstrates clear control of spoken language, i.e., uses precise word choice and a variety of sentence structures
Demonstrates control of non-verbal communication (few notice- able habits)
Frequently maintains eye contact
Maintains poise through most of the presentation |
LEVEL 2
BELOW THE STANDARD |
Focuses some attention on the (question) topic and the findings |
Incorporates a limited amount of research and knowledge (facts, dates, and information) into the presentation
Selects and presents most ideas from those in the written report (reads most of the information directly from written report or notecards)
Responds to some of the audience's questions
Presents some inaccuracies in information
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Arranges ideas in a confused or inconsistent manner
Includes only two of the following:
- A statement of the topic
- A middle
- A conclusion
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Occasionally uses clear speech
Attempts to use a tone appropriate to the audience
Often speaks too slowly or too quickly |
Demonstrates limited control of spoken language, i.e., uses precise word choice and a variety of sentence structures
Demonstrates limited control of non-verbal communication (noticeable habits that distract the audience)
Occasionally makes eye contact
Moves occasionally in a distracting manner |
LEVEL 1
LITTLE EVIDENCE OF THE STANDARD |
Focuses little attention on the (question) topic and the findings |
Incorporates a minimal amount of research and knowledge (facts, dates, and information) into the presentation
Selects and presents all ideas from those in the written report (reads directly from written report or notecards)
Rarely knows answers to the audience's questions
Presents inaccurate information |
Presents random, disconnected, or unfocused information
Presents random, disconnected information with little or no evidence of a statement of the topic, a defined middle and/or conclusion |
Uses unclear speech
Rarely changes tone/monotone
Lacks control of pace/speed |
Demonstrates minimal control of spoken language, i.e., precise word choice and a variation of sentence structures
Demonstrates minimal control of non-verbal communication (many noticeable habits)
Rarely makes eye contact
Consistently moves in a distracting manner |
