A Christmas Carol Research Project & Presentation Rubric

4
Presentation
Content
(research,
accuracy of
information)

Visual Aid

topic is clearly developed with

relevant facts, definitions, concrete
details, quotations, or other information
and examples
ideas, concepts and information
are organized
conduct short research that
gathers relevant information in order to
examine the writing prompt
o
relevant content is analyzed in order
to convey ideas
conclusion follows from &
supports the information or explanation
presented
the formal style of the piece is
maintained throughout
enhances the presentation
attractive and easy to follow
slides are not overload with information

Nonverbal Skills
(eye contact, body
language, poise)

maintains eye contact

seldom looks at PowerPoint
movements/gestures enhance presentation
no mistakes

Verbal Skills
(elocution, tone)

uses clear voice that can be heard

throughout the classroom
displays enthusiasm about the topic
clear precise pronunciation

Subject
Knowledge
Criteria

uneven development of the

topic & conclusion statement

ideas, concepts and

information are presented

research is conducted and

information of some relevance is
gathered in order to examine the
writing prompt
o
content is analyzed but may
not be conveyed thoroughly
a formal style is established

attempts to develop the

topic & conclusion statement

little to no organization of
ideas, concepts and information

research is conducted and

information of little relevance is
gathered in order to examine the
writing prompt
o
facts may be presented but
content is not analyzed
attempts to establish a formal style

enhances the presentation

attractive and easy to follow
slides are somewhat overloaded with
information
consistent use of eye contact
must refer to PowerPoint to continue
movements/gestures enhance
presentation
minor mistakes

distracts from the presentation

somewhat difficult easy to follow
Too much information on slides

Total

topic and/or conclusion not

developed
little to no organization of
ideas, concepts and information
little to no research evident
when presenting ideas
no formal style established

X2

uses clear voice that can be heard by

most audience members
occasionally, displays enthusiasm
about the topic
pronounces most words correctly
student is able to accurately answer all class student is able to answer all class
questions with confidence and elaboration
questions confidently and
accurately
all or nothing score:

6-8 slides

presentation is 5 minutes in length

distracts from the presentation

somewhat difficult easy to follow
Too much information/lack of
information on slides
minimal eye contact
minimal eye contact
almost entirely reads from PowerPoint almost entirely reads from PowerPoint
to continue
to continue
movements/gestures distract from
no movement or descriptive gestures
presentation
makes several mistakes
makes several mistakes
uses low voice that can not be heard uses low voice that can not be heard
by most audience members
by majority audience members
rarely, displays enthusiasm about the displays no enthusiasm about the topic
topic
pronunciation interferes with
incorrectly pronounces words
understanding of presentation
student is uncomfortable answering student is unable to answer majority
questions and answers only
class questions
demonstrate basic knowledge

X2

Total Score:

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pts.