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Developing

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and uses no filler words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but uses a few filler words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time and uses quite a few filler words.

Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR there are too many filler words.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Listens to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.