Portfolio Entry Slip
Language Arts
Name____________________________________________________Grade 8 Sebasticook Valley Middle School
Content Standard: Public Speaking Date ____________ Score __________
Does not meet Partially Meets Meets Standard Commendation
1. Use props or visuals to make your speech more interesting.
2. Organize the information logically with smooth transitions and an effective introduction and conclusion.
3. Deliver the information fluently and audibly with varied intonations, effective body language, and eye contact.
4. Use effective language which enhances the message with few or not grammatical errors.
5. Deliver a creative, interesting presentation within the 5-7 minute limit.
Criteria related to author study
Gives a brief biography of the author
includes interesting facts related to the author.
Identifies the five books read for the study.
includes BRIEF description of the books
may include information on ease of finding books, series, other books available, etc.
no more than three books come from a series.
Discusses two of the following elements in relation to several of the books:
theme
main character or characterization
genre
setting
elements of plot
style
Clearly tells why this author was chosen
adds whether of not this author would be recommended to others.