RUBRICS FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ABOUT A TOPIC THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE CHILDREN

1. ORGANIZATION OF SLIDES

1.1. 3 ( BEST ) --- The text in the slides is easy to read in a few places and not so in the rest of the slides. Pictures/graphs/diagrams are clear. The content is well spread out in the slides. The background and colors used do not enhance readability of the content.

1.1.1. 4 ( EXCELLENT ) --- The text used in the slides is of appropriate size , which is readable by the audience . The text is of appropriate length and the colors of the background enhance the readability of the content . The content is well spaced with emphasis on headings and sub- headings . Pictures/graphs/other support material is clear.

1.2. 1 ( GOOD ) --- The text is difficult to read as the font size is too small . The text is devoid of headings and sub-headings . The content/pictures/diagrams are cluttered and confusing.

1.3. 2 ( BETTER ) --- The text in the slides is crowded and lengthy, making it difficult to read . The background and colors used are too many making it difficult to read the text . The content is arranged in some structure but seems cluttered . Diagrams/pictures/graphs are too small to allow reading.

2. WRITTEN WORK

2.1. 4 ( EXCELLENT ) --- Language used in the text of the slides is simple with no errors in grammar and spelling.

2.2. 3 ( BEST ) --- Language used in the text of the slides is clear with just a couple of spelling errors.

2.3. 2 ( BETTER ) --- Language used in the slides has grammatical and spelling errors which make the presentation difficult to comprehend.

2.4. 1 ( GOOD ) --- Language used is difficult to understand and needs revision.

3. RESOURCES USED

3.1. 4 ( EXCELLENT ) References to resources are cited accurately . Sound and graphics used enhance the comprehension of ideas and concepts. Resources are well integrated into the presentation.

3.2. 3 ( BEST ) --- References to most of the resources are cited. Sound and graphics used make it possible to comprehend ideas and concepts.

3.3. 2 ( BETTER ) --- References to only some resources are cited . Sounds and graphics used do not enhance concepts or help to comprehend them . Resources used are more decorative and do not add to the content.

3.4. 1 ( GOOD ) --- Resources are not supported by references. Sounds and graphics are unrelated and only have decorative value.

4. CONTENT

4.1. 4 ( EXCELLENT) --- Logical sequencing, concise content and clarity of ideas The presentation asks motivating questions. Accurate information which includes newspaper articles, interviews, audio recordings etc.

4.2. 3 ( BEST ) --- Logical sequencing and clarity of ideas . Information seems reliable but is not backed by specific references to resources

4.3. 2 ( BETTER ) --- Content is vague and does not convey the purpose of the presentation . Information contains few facts which do not seem to fit into the presentation . References to resources are not made

4.4. 1 ( GOOD) --- Content lacks clarity and logical sequencing . Information contains only one or two facts about the topic © Information is presented is incomplete and/or incorrect

5. INTRODUCTION

5.1. 4 ( EXCELLENT ) --- Presents the topic by laying out the overall structure of the presentation . Begins with a question/story/quote that is thought provoking and related to the topic. States the duration of the presentation. Clarifies to the audience the place and time to ask questions and give feedback/comments.

5.2. 3 ( BEST ) --- Presents the topic by laying out the overall structure of the presentation Begins with a story/quote/question related to the topic. Does not state the duration as well as the time and place to ask questions and give feedback/comments.

5.3. 2 ( BETTER ) --- Presents the topic in a sketchy fashion . Does not ask thought provoking questions or narrate stories to create interest in the topic. May/may not state the duration of the talk .

5.4. 1 ( GOOD ) --- Directly goes into the first slide without introducing the topic, its structure, and duration . Has unclear sequencing. Does not orient the audience to the objectives . Does not interest the audience.