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PTHS GRADUATION PROJECT

ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC: TELL YOUR STORY

Exceptional

2

Proficient

1

No credit

0

Content Discussion includes detailed reflection of the career journey.

Thorough conclusions drawn on all of the following:

�� Career goal-setting �� Interest survey results �� Employer interviews �� Job shadowing in a related

field �� Electronic career search �� Participation in career fairs �� Career speech �� Career-related classroom

project OR community service project

Demonstrates a thorough analysis and synthesis of this process and presents a plan for future endeavors/next steps (e.g.: apply to post-secondary institution, military, job).

Discussion includes the career journey.

Conclusions drawn on all of all of the following:

�� Career goal-setting �� Interest survey results �� Employer interviews �� Job shadowing in a related

field �� Electronic career search �� Participation in career fairs �� Career speech �� Career-related classroom

project OR community service project

Demonstrates analysis and synthesis of the graduation project/process and presents a plan for future endeavors.

Discussion includes the career journey.

Conclusions missing on one or more of the following:

�� Career goal-setting �� Interest survey

results �� Employer

interviews �� Job shadowing in a

related field �� Electronic career

search �� Participation in

career fairs �� Career speech �� Career-related

classroom project OR community service project

Little or no analysis or synthesis of the graduation project process or no plan for future endeavors/next steps.

Organization Presents the project in a compelling, highly-organized manner. Includes the following elements:

1. attention-getting introduction, which includes thesis statement

2. effective transitions

3. reflective conclusion

Presents the project in a well-organized manner. Elements are recognizable:

1. introduction with thesis statement

2. transitions

3. conclusion

Presentation is poorly organized. Elements are missing that impact understanding:

1. no introduction

2. poor transitions

3. no conclusion

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Oral Presentation Rubric cont.

Exceptional

2

Proficient

1

No credit

0

Presentation Uses articulate and appropriate language and sophisticated word choice.

Minimal use of prompts (e.g., note cards, ppt slides, etc.).

No errors in grammar.

Avoids fillers such as “um,” “like,” etc.

Body language enhances presentation—appropriate use of gestures, posture, and eye contact.

Uses appropriate language and word choice.

Minimal use of prompts (e.g., note cards, ppt slides, etc.).

Few errors in grammar.

Avoids excessive fillers such as “um,” “like,” etc.

Body language does not distract from presentation—use of gestures, good posture, and eye contact.

Uses slang and unsophisticated word choice.

Overreliance on prompts (e.g., note cards, ppt slides, etc.).

Frequent errors in grammar.

Body language distracts from presentation—lack of or distracting gestures, poor posture, little or no eye contact.

Voice Speaks clearly, expressively, audibly; exceptional use of pace and enthusiasm.

Speaks clearly, audibly, and with inflection.

Presents at an appropriate pace.

Speech is unclear, inaudible, or monotone. Pace is too fast or too slow.

Attire Dresses “professionally.”

Males--dress slacks, dress shoes with socks, tie. Professional use of jewelry, make-up, and hairstyle. No noticeable body art or piercing. Follows student dress code.

Females--dress shoes, dress, suit, or dress slacks. Professional use of jewelry, make-up, and hairstyle. No noticeable body art or piercing. Follows student dress code.

Dresses in “business casual.”

Males--Docker-type slacks, golf-shirt, no tie, casual shoes with socks (no athletic shoes). No evidence of distracting jewelry/make-up/hairstyle/body art/piercings. Follows student dress code.

Females--skirt or slacks and sweater/blouse, and dress shoes. No evidence of distracting jewelry/make-up/hairstyle/body art/piercings. Follows student dress code.

Dresses unprofessionally.

Jeans, shorts, athletic shoes, t-shirt, casual sandals/flip flops. Excessive use of make-up, distracting hairstyle/body art/piercings/or jewelry.

Does not follow dress code.

Passing (score of 5 or higher with NO (“no credits”) ___________ _____________________

Score Number of “No Credits”

Presentation length: __________ minutes

Presentation must be between 10 and 15 minutes.

Presentations less than 10 minutes or more than 15 minutes will receive an Incomplete.