Grade 2-6 Presentational Task Rubric
Novice-Mid Range

  Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet Expectations

Vocabulary

Describes five to six physical characteristics of an animal

Identifies the habitats the animal lives in and places where it lives

States two problems the animal faces in its environment

Describes three-four physical characteristics of an animal

Identifies several habitats and places where the animal lives

States one problem the animal faces in its environment

Describes one or two physical characteristics of an animal

Cannot identify the animal's habitat or places where it lives

Cannot state a problem facing the animal

Comprehensibility/Language Control

Accurate pronunciation

Accurate use of memorized phrases; is easily understood by a native speaker

Pronunciation may require the listener to ask the speaker to repeat him/herself

Fairly accurate use of memorized phrases with some mistakes

Pronunciation and hesitations in speech pose great difficulty for the listener to understand the message Does not use memorized phrases accurately

Communication strategies

Repeats him/herself as necessary for audience

Uses visuals and gestures to support meaning

Repeats corrected statements from teacher or classmates accurately

May use visuals and gestures to support meaning, but not consistently

Is not able to repeat corrected statements

Does not use visuals or gestures to support meaning

Presentational Impact

Projects voice very well

Has expression in voice

Looks at audience when speaking

Voice is audible

Has some expression in voice; is often monotone

Looks at audience, but tends to rely on paper

Difficult to hear at times

Doesn't have any expression in voice

Does not look at audience often enough

Presentation Visuals

Includes a carefully illustrated animal, proper labeling/slogan with no mistakes, and a map of the places the animal lives that is clear and easy to read Includes an illustration of the animal with labeling/slogan that is mostly correct, and a map of the places the animal lives with few mistakes that hinder readability May not have a complete poster with an illustration that is labeled; the map of places the animal lives is incomplete