TED Talk Rubric

Total
Category Scoring Criteria Points Score
The student presents a hook at the beginning of 5
the presentation.
Introduction
Introduction is attention-getting and lays out the
(20) problem well.
The thesis statement is clearly presented and 10
explained
The student establishes a framework for the rest 5
of the presentation.
The student present a good first argument related 5
to the thesis statement.
The student present good supporting ideas to 5
Content back up their arguments
(35 points) The student present a strong second argument 5
that provides a logical and chronological order.
The student present a strong and well defended 10
counter argument
The student knows what they are saying and 10
they have a good knowledge of the content (not
reading).
Conclusion 5
The student summarizes the arguments in a
(20)
perfect way
The student doesn’t include any new information 10
or argument in the conclusion
The student close all the questions and doesn’t 5
leave anything without an answer
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the 5
audience and is
appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving
around, etc.).
Performance
Speaker uses a clear, audible voice. 5
(50)
Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth. 5
 Good language skills and pronunciation are 5
used.
Visual aids are well prepared, informative, 5
effective, and not
distracting.
Length of presentation is within the assigned 5
time limits. (3 – 8 min)
Creativity 20
Score Total Points 125