Final Demonstrations
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Presentation Technique
Ineffective. Presenter is unorganized. Performance is unpolished, providing little evidence of planning, practice, and consideration of purpose.
Somewhat Effective. Presenter reveals some problems with clarity and delivery. There is some evidence of planning.
Effective. Presenter is organized. Performance shows signs of planning. Ideas are clear, thorough, and purpose is evident.
Highly Effective. Presenter is engaging and organized. Ideas are presented in a polished, clear, and thorough manner.
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Level of Content
Inappropriate for middle school level. Presenter/lesson does not consider audience. Lesson is in need of modifications. Key ideas are not apparent from presentation.
Somewhat appropriate for middle school level. Presenter/lesson shows some modifications for middle school level. Key ideas are somewhat apparent from presentation.
Appropriate for middle school level. Key ideas are apparent from lesson. Presenter/lesson shows consideration for audience.
Engaging and highly appropriate for middle school level. Presenter/lesson shows consideration for audience. Key ideas are apparent and clear.
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Knowledge of Content
Presenter does not convey an understanding of their topic. Constantly looking at notes/slides does not make eye contact with audience. Lesson reveals several misunderstandings about the topic.
Presenter is somewhat familiar with their topic but needs to refer to notes/slides often. Occasionally makes eye contact with audience. Lesson reveals some misunderstandings about topic.
Presenter shows considerable knowledge in topic. Refers to notes once or twice during presentation, but mostly keeps eye contact with audience. Lesson does not reveal any misunderstanding of topic.
Presenter is highly knowledgeable in topic area. Lesson does not reveal any misunderstanding of topic.
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Elocution
Presenter cannot be understood, speaks too quietly or quickly. Incorrect pronunciation of terms and/or uses inappropriate language.
Presenter is quiet and mispronounces terms. Audience members have some difficulty understanding. Presenter speaks quickly but can be understood.
Presenter speaks clear, pronounces most terms correctly. Majority of audience can hear speaker. Presenter speaks at a rate so that everyone can follow.
Presenter speaks clearly and uses correct pronunciation. All audience members can hear presentation. Candidate is comfortable and speaks as if in a conversation using volume modulation for emphasis.
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Teacher vs. Student Role in Lesson Activity
Teacher does all the work, lesson is traditional in approach: textbook based, pencil and paper, cookie cutter lesson. Students are expected to passively participate by listening.
Teacher does most of work. Students participation is infrequent. May contain some demonstrations or hands on learning.
Teacher initiates lesson and guides students through active participation. Students participate in a hands on activity.
Teacher only facilitates and provides guidelines for safety or protocol. Students are actively engaged and building on prior knowledge.
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