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| Introduction grabs listeners’
attention. | Introduction ignores listeners’ interests. | Introduction is relevant but not related to listeners’
interests. | Introduction appeals to most listeners by generally relating the topic to their interests. | Introduction grabs listeners’attention by clearly relating the topic to their interests. | ____ | 
| Thesis is clearly stated
and tells listeners the
sections that will
be discussed. | The thesis and sections
that will be discussed are not stated. | A vague thesis is stated and only suggests sections that
will be discussed. | The general thesis is somewhat stated and indicates sections that will be discussed. | A clear, specific thesis is stated that clearly tells specific sections that will be discussed. | ____ | 
| Body discusses each section
mentioned in the thesis. | Body lists information,but does not discuss it. | Body superficially discusses a few sections mentioned or discusses only one with support. | Body discusses each section mentioned, but some sections need more support. | Body clearly discusses,
with relevant, appropriate
support, each section mentioned in the thesis. | ____ | 
| Organization is easy for audience to follow and holds
their attention. | Presentation lacks organization and confuses audience. | Organization is not tailored for the audience, or major lapses in order hamper understanding. | Organization is usually easy for audience to follow and
usually holds their attention, but minor lapses distract audience. | Organization is clearly tailored for the particular audience, is easy for them to follow, and holds their
attention. | ____ | 
| Visual aides support ideas and help explain information. | Visual resources are omitted, irrelevant to the topic, and/or confusing. | Visual resources are distracting and do not help explain information. | Visual resources, including graphics, are appropriate, but some details of the visuals are not clear. | Visual resources, including graphics, clearly support ideas and help explain information. | ____ | 
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