Oral Presentation Rubric

Essay :	Points Available	Points Achieved & Notes
Purpose and Audience
The purpose of author is explained and focused, appropriate to audience. Audience is identified & its impact on author & essay explained
Identifies Author & Title
Author is identified, his/her motivation for writing identified, relationship between title & essay explained
Main Idea & Content
The broad focus or main idea is identified as the subject of the essay; topic answers the superficial question: what is this essay about? Content goes deeper and expresses the underlying main idea that reveals a truth about life that is presented. This may be explicit or implicit
Vocabulary & Language
Unique words or phrases are identified and defined as they are used in the context of the essay. These may be words the student may already know, but which are still worth time and consideration. Familiar words used in a unique manner may also be identified.
Two Ideas that remain
The two most outstanding ideas that stay with the student, after the essay is read and presented.  These may vary from student to student
Delivery
Delivery of information is organized, logical and practiced. Standard English and an informal tone make it interesting and easy to follow.