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Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has rehearsed to show a continuous presentation.	Student seems fairly prepared but could have benefited from 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.
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic and that is reflected in the presentation.	Shows a good understanding of the topic, but some further comprehension is needed.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic; more time could have been spent to better understand the topic.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well; cannot clearly show that s/he understands the material.
Speaks Clearly	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) of the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) of the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.	Often mumbles or can not be understood AND/OR mispronounces more than one word.
Vocabulary	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.	Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience, or repeats the same phrases for lack of better words.
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 with some classmates.	Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Volume	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.	Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
Time-Limit	Presentation is 8-10 minutes long.	Presentation is 6 minutes long.	Presentation is 4 minutes long.	Presentation is less than 4 minutes OR more than 10 minutes.