CATEGORY

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Collaboration with Peers

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.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

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

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Speaks Clearly

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.

Pauses

Pauses were effectively used 2 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.

Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.

Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact.

Pauses were not intentionally used.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Has more than three clues.

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Has three clues.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Has only two clues.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Has only one clue.