Real People/ Real Lives 
Oral Report with Visual(s)

 

 Element

Possible
Points

Earned Assessment

 Self

 Teacher

The Content

 

 

 

The report shows evidence of effective research and an understanding of the life of the famous person.

 

 

 

Details are accurately presented and information is extended and expanded to fully explain subtopics.

 

 

 

The life lesson(s) is (are) clearly stated and adequately explained using details from the person’s life.

 

 

 

The vocabulary is appropriate to both the content and the audience.

 

 

 

Visuals including pictures, diagrams, photographs, video clips, and other media are well chosen and used appropriately to support the presentation.

 

 

 

Visuals are attractive and neatly prepared.

 

 

 

Visuals contain few if any spelling or mechanical mistakes.

 

 

 

Visuals contain few if any grammatical mistakes.

 

 

 

There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a clear ending to the presentation.

 

 

 

The length of report conforms to the allotted time frame.

 

 

 

Sources are cited properly. 

 

 

 

The Presentation

 

 

 

Voice quality is effective including appropriate rate, volume, articulation, and enthusiasm.

 

 

 

Body language is effectively used including appropriate eye contact, posture, and body movement.

 

 

 

The display is used effectively during the presentation.

 

 

 

The speaker responds well to questions, if asked.

 

 

 

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