Oral Presentation

(delivered individually or by group in the classroom)

Name of presenter/s: _______________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Topic: _________________________________________________________________

Max Points Score

EXPRESSION AND DELIVERY (35)
Verbal skills – pitch, pace, tone of voice, use of pauses 10
Non-verbal skills – gestures, facial expressions, eye contact 10
Linguistic skills – simple and clear language, consistent vocabulary 15

REASONING AND EVIDENCE (35)

Statement of intent – clear subject/content 10
Empirical evidence – use of reliable, timely, and relevant data, examples, and analogies based on status quo 10
Reasoned analysis and logic – justification of stance, credible arguments, logical conclusion 15

VISUAL AID PRESENTATION (15)

Effective structure – clear labels, presentation flow, and narration 5
Presentation of arguments – in order of priority, gravity or importance, reiteration, symmetry, and unity 5
Clear visuals – relevance, incorporation of visuals with verbalized content 5

LISTENING AND RESPONSE (15)

Justification of stance – ability to justify position taken in the speech, consideration of alternative points of view 7
Relevance of answer – brief, succinct, demonstrates extra knowledge 8
TOTAL 100
QUALITATIVE COMMENTS
91-100: Excellent
Such a speech is delivered flawlessly. Arguments are structured to perfection. Arguments presented are compelling and supported by
comprehensive evidence and/or analysis. The speaker is uniquely confident and stylistic.

81-90: Very good

Such a speech is delivered at a very high standard. Arguments are very well structured. Arguments presented are supported by solid evidence
and/or analysis. The speaker displays confidence and style.

71-80: Good
Such a speech is delivered at a high standard. Arguments are well structured. Arguments presented are supported by good evidence and/or
analysis. The speaker appears confident.

61-70: Average
Speaker gives a reasonable performance. A minor fault in one or some of the categories of the marking scheme is noticeable.

51-60: Below average

Speaker performs minor faults in multiple categories of the marking scheme.

50 and below: Poor

Speaker performs significant faults in multiple categories of the marking scheme.

(from the English-Speaking Union Handbook)