Advanced Proficient
NON VERBAL Maintains effective eye
SKILLS: contact with the audience
for the duration of the
presentation.
Displays relaxed, self-
confident attitude, with
positive attitude, correct
posture, no fidgeting.
VERBAL Confident, well-rehearsed,
SKILLS: smooth delivery. Language
keeps viewers engaged.
No space fillers: ums, likes,
sos etc.
CONTENT/ Detailed account of event,
causes, duration, impact
ANALYSIS:
Unique or insightful
approach. Analyzes,
synthesizes, evaluates, &
applies new knowledge.
ORGANIZATI Clear direction throughout
ON: presentation. Beginning
gains attention. Details fit
& build to main point.
VISUAL AIDS: Visual aids are incorporated
seamlessly and contribute
information.
Emerging
Maintains eye contact for
the majority of the
presentation –
occasionally looking at
notes or the board.
Displays professional
attitude and posture with
minimal fidgeting.
Rehearsed, smooth
delivery that often keeps
viewers engaged.
Minimal use of space
fillers: ums, likes, sos etc.
General overview of the
event causes, duration,
impact
Offers some analysis,
evaluation, or synthesis of
material and at times takes
a nuanced approach.
Overall order of
presentation makes sense,
and ideas usually
transition well from one
point to the next, with
direction generally clear.
Visual aids convey some
information, but may be
used awkwardly or may be
missing necessary
information.
Not Yet/Missing
Establishes eye contact
throughout presentation
but relies heavily on
looking at notes etc.
Casual attitude towards
presentation, slouched
posture, periodic
fidgeting.
Appears unrehearsed
with uneven delivery or
overly cautious/nervous
Periodic use of space
fillers: ums, likes, sos,
etc.
Provides some key
details of the event, but
appears to be missing
crucial pieces
Approach is successful at
times but ordinary, and
contains little analysis or
uniqueness.
Many details are in the
right place, but order of
presentation is awkward
and ideas, details,
and/or events are not
shaped or in context.
Uses visual aids, but
they are lacking key
information or may be
used ineffectively.
Minimal to no eye contact
with the audience.
Indifferent attitude,
slouched posture, excessive
fidgeting or anxious
behavior
Delivery is hesitant and
choppy or sounds like the
presenter is reading.
Excessive use of space
fillers: ums, likes, sos etc.
Missing major components:
cause, duration, impact
Takes an unreflective and
routine approach. Little
evidence of gaining new
understandings.
Order is confusing and
ideas, details, and events
are out of context.
Beginning & end are vague
or undefined.
Missing visual aids: map,
chart, or timeline.