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Topic

Organizati
on

Volume

Connectin
g Ideas

Page

Student has
successfully
defined their
topic. The
topic aids in
all slides of
presentation,
creating
exceptional
fluidity
throughout.

Student has
defined a
topic, and is
fairly clear.
The topic is
appropriate to
the slides
being
presented.
The topic is
acceptable.

Student has
not defined a
topic, or it is
difficult to
comprehend.
Makes very
little use of
main idea. Too
broad.

Student has
thoroughly
prepared for
presentation.
Slides create a
cohesive idea,
organized in a
thoroughly
sensible
manner.
Always speaks
loudly, slowly,
and clearly.
Correct
pronunciation,
articulation,
and directs
emphasis on
particular
words.
Makes
exceptional
connections to
the novel and
with the
chosen topic.
Expands on
themes with
rich
elaboration.

Students has
sufficiently
prepared for
presentation.
Most slides
create a
cohesive idea.
Acceptable.

Student has
somewhat
chosen a
topic, but
more
considerations
could be
recommended
. The topic is
not clearly
defined as
well as it could
be.
Student has
somewhat
prepared for
presentation.
Slides at times
seem misused
or scattered.

12-15 Slides.

Usually speaks
with sufficient
volume,
slowly, and
clearly. Could
put more
emphasis on
certain words
for effect.
Makes
appropriate
connections to
the novel. The
topic is clear,
but could have
been
elaborated
more with
richer
connections.
2 slides more,

Sometimes
speaks too
softly or too
rapidly; also
mumbles on
occasion.
Incorrect
pronunciation
with certain
words.
Effort to make
connections
can be seen.
More thorough
considerations
could have
been made.
The topic
could be
clearer.
4 slides more,

Student does
not seem
organized.
Slides do not
meet
expectations,
and most
times does not
seem relevant
or necessary.
Speaks too
softly or
rapidly.
Mumbles and
murmurs.
Incorrect
pronunciation.
No emphasis;
very
monotone.
A lack of
connections.
The topic is
unclear. There
is a lack of
understanding
with the
themes being
presented.

Uses far too

Has used the

or 2 slides less
required
amount of
slides.
Power Point presentation = /20

Requirem
ents

or 4 slides less

many or far
too little
slides.