Speaking Assignments Evaluation

   Developing
(1 mark)		  Approaching Level
(2 marks)		  At Level
(3 marks)		  Above Level
(4 marks)

Content
• Topic not clear.
• Information is irrelevant.
• Information is too technical or too simple for audience.
• Information may be repetitive.
• No use of examples.
• Too little or too much.
• Information is connected to topic.
• Information is revelant.
• Information includes some appropriate vocabulary and contains some examples.
• Information shows variation, but limited originality.
• Presentation is approaches right amount of time.
• Clear topic.
• Information is relevant and clear points are made.
• Information is appropriate to needs & knowledge of audience.
• Good use of examples.
• Good use of variety and use of materials.
• Good use of specified time frame.
• Abundance of relevant material that is well connected to the topic.
• Information is meets the needs and knowledge of the audience very well.
• Excellent use of examples.
• Very original presentation keeps audience attention.
• Presentation fits smoothly within the specified time frames.

Coherence & Organization

• No clear introduction.
• Disjointed, with no logical flow.
• No conclusion.
• Provides brief introduction and attempts to state purpose & outline.
• Some organized information yet lacks clear transitions.
• Brief conclusion, but little summary.
• Clear introduction with statement of purpose and description of outline.
• Material presented in a logical sequence, and is generally well organized.
• Conclusion summarizes, thanks audience and invites questions.
• Introduction catches audience attention and clearly demonstrates purpose and plan.
• Very original presentation that easily holds audience attention.
• Conclusion summarizes, offers thank you to audience and invites questions, while leaving audience with clear issues to consider.
Use of Visual Aids (if applicable)
• No use of required visual aids to support presentation.
• Limited use of required visual aids
• No direct reference to them and not clearly explained.
• Appropriate use of required visual aids.
• Integrated into presentation and explained.
• Required visual aids are integrated well into presentation. Aids are creative and support the information effectively.
Speaking Skills
• Inaudible, difficult to understand.
• Reads often from written notes.
• No eyes contact with audience.
• Clear voice in some sections, inconsistent in others.
• Glances of often at written notes.
• Attempts eye contact with audience.
• Voice is clear and confident.
• Present information in a comfortable conversational style.
• Good eyes contact.
• Consistently clear, enthusiastic, confident and poised.
• Excellent interaction with audience.

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