Performance Task Assessment
Oral Report

Element	Possible Points	Earned Assessment
Element	Possible Points	Self	Teacher
Content
Report shows evidence of effective research and understanding of concepts relevant to the task.
Concepts are accurately presented and reflect specific and purposeful information that is extended and expanded to fully answer main questions.
Supporting details are used to help explain the concepts.
Vocabulary is appropriate to both the content and the audience.
There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a clear closure.
Length of report conforms to the allotted time frame.
Sources are cited properly.
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 speaker gives the audience time to think and take notes.
The speaker responds well to questions.
The speaker checks audience's understanding of concepts following the presentation.
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Adapted by Baltimore County Public Schools, 2004, from materials developed by
Pomperaug Regional School District, Middlebury, CT
Through an agreement with the Maryland Assessment Consortium, permission is granted to
Maryland Public Schools to reproduce this material for non-profit, educational use.