Awesome + 3

Good + 2

Needs Improvement + 1

I get my audience’s attention and close my presentation in a creative way

I begin with an introduction without using an attention getter and close my presentation

I do not introduce and/or close my presentation

My presentation includes the key elements: explorer’s background, exploration and purpose, arrival point, and explorer’s contribution

My presentation is missing 1-2 of the key elements

My presentation is missing more than 2 elements

I use appropriate volume, expression, and eye contact to keep the audience’s attention throughout my presentation.  I do not read to my audience

I use inconsistent volume, expression, and eye contact throughout my  presentation and/or I sometimes read to my audience

I do not use appropriate volume, expression, and eye contact to keep my audience’s attention and/or I read to my audience

I do not leave my audience with clarification questions

My audience may have clarification questions, but I am able to answer them

I leave my audience confused about what I presented

Grading Scale

12 points                     A+

10-11 points                A

9 points                       B

7-8 points                    C

3-6 points                    D

Less than 3 points       F