Name _____________ Class _________ Date ______Topic ___________

Oral Presentation Checklist

 

Excellent (14 points)

Good (10 points)

Poor (5 points)
Introduction

*   The speaker informs the audience of the topic of the presentation clearly. The main ideas of the presentation are presented in the introduction.

·  The speaker seems to know the topic of the presentation, but does not clearly state the topic. Main ideas are not clearly stated.

·  The topic of the presentation is not stated in the introduction.

Body

*   The body of the presentation is separated into distinct sections according to the main ideas. It is clear to the listener when the speaker is moving to a new main idea.

·  The body of the presentation is generally separated into sections, but it is not clear that the separations are centered on the main ideas.

·  There seem to be no separations in the body of the presentation.

Conclusion

*   The speaker reviews the main points of the presentation in the conclusion. The conclusion seems to bring closure to the topic.

·  The presentation seems to have a conclusion, but the main points are not reviewed.

·  The is not clear that the presentation had a conclusion.

Index Cards

*   It is obvious that the speaker prepared for the presentation. At least five index cards were prepared.

·  The speaker appeared unprepared or had less than five index cards.

·  The speaker had no index cards.

Scientific Content

*   The speaker clearly understands all the scientific theory behind the topic. The student seems confident about the subject. Scientific concepts are used correctly.

·  The speaker seems to understand most of the scientific theory behind the topic, but does not display confidence. One or two scientific concepts may be misstated.

·  The speaker does not seem to understand the topic.

Visuals

*   Visuals are used to keep the viewer’s attention. Visuals are interesting and clear. The entire audience can see the visuals. Additional props may be used.

·  Visuals are used, but do not add to the presentation. The visuals are hard to see by the audience, or the visuals are not neat.

·  Visuals are not included or are not related to the topic.
Vocabulary

*   The vocabulary used is appropriate for the audience. Humor is used effectively.

·  The speaker seems to be reading to the audience. Vocabulary is unclear or inappropriate.

·  The presentation seems to come straight from a textbook.

Total Column 1 ___ x 14 = _____ Column 2 ___ x 10 = _____ Column 3 ___ x 5 =___