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Topic: ...................................................Period ......... Date ..........................

Criteria for Grading Oral Reports

Before the Report - PROCESS 25%

• Research (books, internet, interview, video, etc.):

Prepared to start: had materials, knew where to begin .................................................

 

Planning: Had an idea of what the project

would look like; prepared an outline........... ..........................................................

Used class time to get information .......................................................................

Used time outside of class to do research................................................................

Outlined, took notes on information, kept notes in order .............................................

Prepared notes on 3 X 5 cards or in notebook .........................................................

Prepared visuals, materials, etc. .........................................................................

Worked well with partners on task ......................................................................

Participated in activities/experiences for report ........................................................

Rehearsed with partner with visuals, notes.............................................................

Content and Organization of the Report : 35% PRODUCT

There was much information given .....................................................................

The report was interesting & informative..............................................................

There was evidence of participation in activities and learning........................................

Organization: Clear, well organized with a clear

introduction, body (with examples), and conclusion .................................................

Information was complete ...............................................................................

The report was balanced between the members; each participated)..................................

Presentation / Delivery 25%

Voice: Clear and loud enough ...........................................................................

Pacing: not too fast or too slow..........................................................................

Eye contact with the audience.............................................................................

Used notes & knew topic (didn't read report)..........................................................

The presentation was rehearsed...........................................................................

Speakers worked well together (each knew roles)......................................................

Speakers knew subject; could speak with

authority; could answer follow-up questions..................................................

Creative, humorous, relaxed, seemed interested.......................................................

Speakers involved the audience (demonstration, participation).......................................

Visual Aids 15% (pictures, graphs, charts, blackboard, things, maps, video)

Used visual aids to clarify ideas..........................................................................

Visuals were clear, large enough to see..................................................................

Visuals were held or displayed so all could see .........................................................

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