Grading+rubric+for+brain+projects

=Each student will be evaluated on the following criteria,which we have divided into the categories of CONTENT, PRESENTATION, LANGUAGE AND EFFORT.= = = =CONTENT:= =The speaker shows that he or she:= =.- understands the topic in depth= =.- presents interesting, relevant and important information= =.- Give details, not just general information= = = =PRESENTATION:= =SPEAKING:= =.- Speaks fluently= =.- Speaks intelligibility so that audience can understand everything that is said= =.- Uses appropiate grammar= =.- Changes his/her tone of voice to make the presentation interesting and convincing= =BODY LANGUAGE:= =.- Holds his/her body in a confident, professional way= =.- Does not fidget (move a lot unnecessarily)when talking. This includes moving hands and feet, touching her hair, etc...= =.- Makes good eye contact with the whole audience (not just with the teachers!!)= = = =LANGUAGE:= =.- The student is able to present the information in his/her own words= =.- Pronounces clearly and correctly= =.- Speaks clearly so that everyone can understan him/her= =.- Uses correct grammar (tenses, singular versus plural, etc.)= =.- Uses appropiate and new vocabulary= = = =EFFORT= =.- Shows that they have put thought and work into their presentation= =.- Shows that they can overcome their fear of speaking in public= =.- Tries out new vocabulary and speaking techniques= =.- Don´t be nervous!! It is better to try and make a mistake than to not try at all=