1. PTHS GRADUATION PROJECT
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC: TELL YOUR STORY
Exceptional Proficient No credit
2 1 0
Content Discussion includes detailed Discussion includes the career Discussion includes the
reflection of the career journey. journey. career journey.
Thorough conclusions drawn on all Conclusions drawn on all of all of the Conclusions missing on one
of the following: following: or more of the following:
x Career goal-setting x Career goal-setting x Career goal-setting
x Interest survey results x Interest survey results x Interest survey
x Employer interviews x Employer interviews results
x Job shadowing in a related x Job shadowing in a related x Employer
field field interviews
x Electronic career search x Electronic career search x Job shadowing in a
x Participation in career fairs x Participation in career fairs related field
x Career speech x Career speech x Electronic career
x Career-related classroom x Career-related classroom search
project OR project OR x Participation in
community service project community service project career fairs
x Career speech
Demonstrates a thorough analysis Demonstrates analysis and synthesis x Career-related
and synthesis of this process and of the graduation project/process and classroom project
presents a plan for future presents a plan for future endeavors. OR
community service
endeavors/next steps (e.g.: apply to
project
post-secondary institution, military,
job). Little or no analysis or
synthesis of the graduation
project process or no plan for
future endeavors/next steps.
Organization Presents the project in a compelling, Presents the project in a well- Presentation is poorly
highly-organized manner. Includes organized manner. Elements are organized. Elements are
the following elements: recognizable: missing that impact
understanding:
1. attention-getting introduction, 1. introduction with thesis statement
which includes thesis statement 1. no introduction
2. transitions
2. effective transitions 2. poor transitions
3. conclusion
3. reflective conclusion 3. no conclusion
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2. Oral Presentation Exceptional Proficient No credit
Rubric cont.
2 1 0
Presentation Uses articulate and appropriate Uses appropriate language and word Uses slang and
language and sophisticated word choice. unsophisticated word choice.
choice.
Minimal use of prompts (e.g., note Overreliance on prompts
Minimal use of prompts (e.g., note cards, ppt slides, etc.). (e.g., note cards, ppt slides,
cards, ppt slides, etc.). etc.).
Few errors in grammar.
No errors in grammar. Frequent errors in grammar.
Avoids excessive fillers such as
Avoids fillers such as “um,” “like,” “um,” “like,” etc. Body language distracts from
etc. presentation—lack of or
Body language does not distract from distracting gestures, poor
Body language enhances presentation—use of gestures, good posture, little or no eye
presentation—appropriate use of posture, and eye contact. contact.
gestures, posture, and eye contact.
Voice Speaks clearly, expressively, audibly; Speaks clearly, audibly, and with Speech is unclear, inaudible,
exceptional use of pace and inflection. or monotone. Pace is too fast
enthusiasm. or too slow.
Presents at an appropriate pace.
Attire Dresses “professionally.” Dresses in “business casual.” Dresses unprofessionally.
Males--dress slacks, dress shoes with Males--Docker-type slacks, golf- Jeans, shorts, athletic shoes,
socks, tie. Professional use of shirt, no tie, casual shoes with socks t-shirt, casual sandals/flip
jewelry, make-up, and hairstyle. No (no athletic shoes). No evidence of flops. Excessive use of
noticeable body art or piercing. distracting jewelry/make- make-up, distracting
Follows student dress code. up/hairstyle/body art/piercings. hairstyle/body
Follows student dress code. art/piercings/or jewelry.
Females--dress shoes, dress, suit, or
dress slacks. Professional use of Females--skirt or slacks and Does not follow dress code.
jewelry, make-up, and hairstyle. No sweater/blouse, and dress shoes. No
noticeable body art or piercing. evidence of distracting
Follows student dress code. jewelry/make-up/hairstyle/body
art/piercings. Follows student dress
code.
Passing (score of 5 or higher with NO (“no credits”) ___________ _____________________
Score Number of “No Credits”
Presentation length: __________ minutes
Presentation must be between 10 and 15 minutes.
Presentations less than 10 minutes or more than 15 minutes will receive an Incomplete.
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