iRubric: ESL Oral Presentation Evaluation rubric

Presenter did not choose appropriate questions or images. And/or, the audience was disinterested in, bored by or confused in the topic of the presentation.

Presenter clearly introduced the topic, but failed to build out what would be presented. While the audience understood the purpose, what would be presented remained vague. Supporting images and questions either did not completely relate. While interested, the presenter failed to draw in the audience to follow into the core presentation or subsequently demonstrate engagement with the questions raised.

Presenter gave a clear and concise introduction of the topic. The audience could follow and expectations were set as to the presentation's purpose and what was to come. Supporting materials and/or questions related to the topic.

Presenter was unorganized in the delivery of this presentation. The flow of the presentation was unclear and confusing to follow.

Presenter was organized in the delivery of this presentation. The flow of the presentation was somewhat clear. For the most part it was not confusing to follow.

Presenter was extremely organized in the delivery of this presentation. The flow of the presentation was clear and concise and easy to follow.

Lack of eye contact, poor voice volume, tone and pacing. Inappropriate gestures and movement, which detracted from the presentation.

Some eye contact and good voice volume, tone and pacing. Some appropriate gestures and movement that supported the presentation.

Lots of eye contact. Great voice volume, tone and pacing. Hand gestures and body movement which supported the presentation.

Presenter was lacklustre, failed to connect with the audience, and the audience responded with disinterest. The purpose of the presentation failed to be achieved. The presenter omitted key elements expected such as an intro, teaser, audience participatory elements (such as a quiz or discussion). And, or, the body of the presentation was irrelevant to the intro and/or conclusion.

Presenter showed some enthusiasm and managed to connect with most of the audience for much of the presentation. Further, the presenter included the key elements expected such as an intro, teaser, participatory elements. The body of the presentation related to the topic given in the introduction.

Presenter demonstrated energy and actively engaged the audience throughout.
The audience appeared to absorb the information given and relate to the closing questions posed. Overall, the presentation served the purpose given in the introduction of the topic.