| CONTENT | Points about the story are clearly made and all evidence the reader’s point of view; varied use of props or materials 15 | Sufficient information that relates to the main idea of the story; many good points made but there is an uneven balance and little variation 12 | There is a great deal of information that is not clearly connected to the story 10 | The story explanation is not clear; information included that does not support the plot in any way 8 |
| COHERENCE AND ORGANIZATION | Uses specific examples that develop the reader’s point of view; conclusion is clear; well organized 20 | Most information presented in logical sequence; generally well organized but better transitions from idea to idea needed 15 | Concept and ideas are loosely connected; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization are choppy 10 | Presentation is choppy; does not flow; little or no apparent logical order of presentation 5 |
| CREATIVITY | Very original presentation of material; captures audience's attention 15 | Some originality apparent; good variety and blending of props 12 | Little or no variation; material presented with little originality or interpretation 10 | Repetitive with little or no variety; insufficient use of multimedia 8 |
| MATERIAL (Props or Costume) | Materials properly used to develop thesis; use of media is varied and appropriate 10 | Use of materials not as varied and not as well connected to thesis 8 | Lacks smooth transition; materials not clearly connected to thesis 6 | Little or not props or materials used 4 |
| SPEAKING SKILLS | Clear speech; good posture and eye contact; enthusiasm 15 | Good speech; little eye contact; not poised 12 | Some mumbling; little eye contact; no expression 10 | Inaudible; no eye contact; speaker seemed uninterested 8 |
| AUDIENCE RESPONSE | Involved the audience in the presentation; held their attention 10 | Presented some interested “twistsâ€; held audience attention most of the time 8 | Some facts but went off topic; presented without imagination 8 | Audience lost interest and attention 4 |
| LENGTH OF PRESENTATION | Within two minutes of allotted time 15 | Within four minutes of allotted time 12 | Within six minutes of allotted time 10 | Too long or too short 8 |
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