Presentation Rubric for Assessment

Criteria	Below expected level	At expected level	Above expected level
Introduction of topic	Topic introduced.	Topic introduced clearly, and purpose of talk was made clear.	Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. Purpose of talk was made clear. Outline of points was given.
Development of topic	Some understanding of topic shown. Some links and connections made between ideas. Points are usually developed with minimum detail. Information is usually relevant.	Good understanding of topic shown. Links and connections between ideas made clear. Information was relevant and expressed in own words. Points were developed with sufficient and appropriate details.	A very good understanding of the topic shown. Links and connections between ideas made clear. Information was relevant and well expressed in own words. Points were well-organised and developed with sufficient and appropriate details.
Ability to engage and involve audience	Some eye contact was made. Techniques used to engage audience were minimal, or mainly ineffective.	An interesting approach taken to topic. Speaker used techniques such as visual aids and props, anecdote, surprising facts, direct audience participation.	Speaker monitored audience and adapts presentation accordingly. An interesting or original approach taken to the topic. Speaker used techniques such as visual aids and props, anecdote, humour, surprising facts, direct audience participation.
Suitability of presentation for purpose and audience	Attempts were made to tailor the presentation content to the intended purpose of informing, interesting or persuading.	The presentation content and structure was tailored to the audience and to the intended purpose of informing, interesting or persuading.	The presentation content, structure and delivery were closely tailored to the audience and to the intended purpose of informing, interesting or persuading.
Voice: clarity, pace, fluency	Presenter occasionally spoke clearly and at a good pace.	Presenter usually spoke clearly to ensure audience comprehension. Delivery was usually fluent.	Presenter spoke clearly and at a good pace to ensure audience comprehension. Delivery was fluent and expressive.
Vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar	The vocabulary of the presentation was mainly appropriate for the topic. The presentation content was occasionally grammatically correct.	The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. Sentence structures were usually correct. The presentation content was usually grammatically correct.	The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. A variety of phrases and sentence structures were used. The presentation content was grammatically correct.
Pronunciation	Pronunciation occasionally correct, but often hesitant and inaccurate.	Pronunciation and intonation is usually correct.	Pronunciation and intonation is correct and confident.
Cultural conventions for oral presentation	Greetings and general presentation are not culturally inappropriate.	Greetings are culturally appropriate. Questions are answered appropriately.	Greetings are culturally appropriate. Gestures, stance and eye contact are appropriate. Questions are answered appropriately.
Use of visual aids	No visual aids were used; OR Visual aids were occasionally appropriate and related to the spoken message.	Visual aids supported the presentation effectively. They clarified and reinforced the spoken message.	Visual aids were carefully prepared and supported the presentation effectively. They clarified and reinforced the spoken message. The aids added impact and interest to the presentation.
Conclusion of topic	An attempt was made to conclude the presentation.	The presentation was summed up clearly.	The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively, with key points emphasised.
Answering questions from audience	Not all questions could be answered. Questions answered with difficulty, and little knowledge of the topic was demonstrated.	Most questions answered. Answers showed good knowledge and understanding of the topic. Language was mainly correct.	Questions answered with little difficulty. Very good knowledge of the topic was demonstrated. Language was correct and fluent.