Evaluation

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Oral Presentation
Speaker does not accomplish his or her purpose. Student does not have even a good command of the topic. More like a reading than oral presentation. Good oral presentation with one or two elements of a 3 rating missing. Excellent oral presentation. The speaker is enthusiastic, can be clearly heard, and uses eye contact and body language to increase effectiveness of presentation. Superb oral presentation skills. Masterful control of topic. Strategies such as visual aids, props, and/or humor extremely effective.  

Two Issues of controversey clearly stated

The issues are not clearly or completely stated. Opposing positions have not been explored adequately. Does not have a good sense of how to convince the audience. The two issues of controversey are stated but not clear to student and/or audience. Does not have a good understanding of opposing positions. The two issues of controversey are clearly stated. Has good understanding of opposing positions and the value of convincing the audience. The two issues of controversey are superbly stated. Student addressess the concerns of the audience, who must be convinced. Student has exceptional understanding of the opposing positions.  
Supporting Details
Three supporting details are either unclear or not given and are not well research Few if any examples are used to support the postions. Three supporting details for each issue have not been thoroughly researched or analyzed. Few examples and details are given for the support of the positions. Three supporting details for each issue have been well researched and given a thoughtful analysis. Many examples and details are given to support the positions. Three supporting details for each issue have been exceptionally researched and given a thorough and thoughtful analysis. Many examples and details are given to support the positions.  
Visual Aid
Poor visual aid(s) presented and were not able to be clearly seen. Visual aid(s) were fair and/or were not able to be clearly seen. Good visual aid(s) used during presentation. Audience able to clearly see. Exceptional visual aid(s) used during presentation Audience able to clearly see.  
Effective Use of Visual Aid
Poor use of visual aid(s) and did not enhance the audience's understanding.ß Visual aid(s) were either not effectively used or did not enhance the presentation. Visual aid(s) were effective and added to the audience's understanding. Visual aid(s) were extremely effective and used to enhance the audience's understanding..  

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