English Department - Council Rock High School South

Oral Presentation Expectations

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Oral Presentation Expectations

Clear introduction with an attention grabber 5 ______

(define terms, give background info, etc.)

Presentation of information 15 ______

(literary analysis, no plot summary, additional research, etc.)

Textual references 5 ______

(quotes from story with proper documentation)

Clear and relevant visual aid 10 ______

(handout, transparency, Power Point, poster, video, etc.)

Attempt to involve the class 5 ______

Clear and enthusiastic articulation 5 ______

with minimal use of fillers (“like, um,” etc.)

Calm body 5 ______

(stand still/ make eye contact with audience, etc.)

TOTAL 50 ______

For short story presentations, the above will be the total grade. For blue book replacement presentations for larger works, an essay (worth 100 points) is also part of the total score. The essay should be typed and two to three pages long; it will be graded using the same grade sheet as all blue book exams.

Novel/play presentation score (see above) 50 _______

Essay grade (see blue book grade sheet) 100 _______

TOTAL 150 _______