Oral Presentation Rubric

Criterion C: Presentation and use of language

0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
1 The student makes a presentation but it is poorly organized and the use of language is often unclear.
2 The presentation and use of language are mostly adequate, although there may be some lapses; there is some evidence of structure and organization.
3 The presentation and use of language are adequate; the structure and organization are adequate.
4 The presentation and use of language are good; the structure and organization are clear and coherent.
5 The presentation and use of language are excellent; the structure and organization are persuasive, clear and coherent.

Criterion D: Critical reflection

0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
1 There is limited critical reflection on the performance.
2 There is some critical reflection on the performance..
3 There is adequate critical reflection on the performance.
4 There is sustained critical reflection on the performance.
5 There is sustained and illuminating critical reflection on the performance.

**Criterion D is somewhat vague, but in the subject guide, this is described further as:

Analysing performance

Students need to carry out critical analysis of performances. They should be able to identify:
• the effect of direction, performance skills and acting techniques
• the synthesis of elements in a performance
• the clear intent and effect of the performance on the target audience.

Criterion E: Knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text and rationale for its realization

0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
1–2 There is limited knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text.
3–4 There is some knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text but a limited rationale for its realization.
5–6 There is an adequate knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text and an adequate rationale for its realization.
7–8 There is a good knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text and a coherent rationale for its realization.
9–10 There is an excellent knowledge and understanding of the literary features of the original text and a coherent and persuasive rationale for its realization.