iRubric: Show and Tell Presentation ELA Grade 7 rubric

Student demonstrates full knowledge by answering all questions with explanations and elaboration

Student answers questions with a considerable degree of knowledge and elaboration

Student answers questions with some degree of knowledge and elaboration

Student answers questions with a limited degree of knowledge and elaboration

Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes

Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation

Pacing is highly appropriate

Tone is highly effective

Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes

Student’s voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation

Pacing is considerably appropriate

Tone is considerably effective

Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes

Student’s voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Some audience members have difficulty hearing presentation

Pacing is somewhat appropriately

Tone is somewhat effective

No eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes

Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear

Pacing is too quick for the audience to follow

Tone is of limited effectiveness or student shows no interest in topic presented