Oral Presentation Rubric
 

CATEGORY 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points
Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.  Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.  The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.  Student does not seem at all prepared to present. 
Listens to Other Presentations Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.  Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.  Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.  Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. 
Props Student uses several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.  Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.  Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.  The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation. 
Posture and Eye Contact Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.  Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.  Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.  Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. 
Content Shows a full understanding of the topic.  Shows a good understanding of the topic.  Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.  Does not seem to understand the topic very well. 
Stays on Topic Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.  Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.  Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.  It was hard to tell what the topic was.