Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Students are completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Students seem pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The students are somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Students do not seem at all prepared to present.

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) 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 OR mispronounces more than one word.

Presentation is 7-15 minutes long.

Presentation is 6 minutes long.

Presentation is 5 minutes long.

Presentation is less than 5 minutes OR more than 15 minutes.

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.

Students use several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Students use 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Students use 1 prop which makes the presentation better.

The students use no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.