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Preparedness

Teacher is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

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

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

Teacher does not seem at all prepared to present.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Stays on Topic

Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.

Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.

Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.

Props

Teacher uses several props that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Teacher uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Teacher uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.

The teacher uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.

Student Involvement

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.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Time-Limit

Lesson is 25-35 minutes long.

Lesson is 35-45 minutes long.

Lesson is 15-25 minutes long.

Lesson is 5-15 minutes long.