Performance Task Assessment 
Oral Report with Visual(s)

 Element

Possible
Points
 Earned Assessment
 Self  Teacher

The Content

     
Report shows evidence of effective research and understanding of concepts relevant to the task.      
Concepts are accurately presented and reflect specific and purposeful information that is extended and expanded to fully explain the topic.      
Supporting details are used to help explain the concepts.      
The vocabulary is appropriate to both the content and the audience.      
Visuals including pictures, diagrams, photographs,video clips, and other media are well chosen and used appropriately to support the presentation.      
Visuals contain few if any spelling or mechanical mistakes.      
Visuals contain few if any grammatical mistakes.      
There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a clear closure for the report.      
Length of the report conforms to the allotted time frame.      

The Presentation

     
Voice quality is effective including appropriate rate, volume, articulation, and enthusiasm.      
Body language is effectively used including appropriate eye contact, posture, and body movement.      
The speaker gives the audience time to think and take notes.      
The speaker responds well to questions.      
The speaker checks audience's understanding of concepts following the presentation.      

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