Country Research Presentation

Social Studies 9
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________
Country: ____________ Group Members: _________________________________________________________________
You are to present your research with your group members based on the given country with your group members. Everyone will be marked individually on
their presentation as well as their listening skills. The presentation should be approximately 5 minutes long and all group members need to contribute. You are
expected to be respectful and engaged listeners and should take notes during the presentations of your classmates.

Category

Content

Shows a full understanding of the

topic.

Shows a good understanding of

the topic.

Shows a good understanding of

parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the

topic very well.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared

and has obviously rehearsed.
Student does not read directly
from Powerpoint.

Student seems pretty prepared

but may have needed a few
more rehearsals. Student mostly
does not read from Powerpoint.

Student is somewhat prepared but

did not rehearse. Mostly reads
from Powerpoint.

Student does not seem at all

prepared to present. Reads
directly from Powerpoint.

Research

Research is complete, unique, and

follows outline.

Research is mostly complete,

somewhat unique, and mostly
follows outline.

Research is lacking some

completeness, and research is not
original. Student does not fully
follow outline.

Research is incomplete and

unoriginal. Does not follow outline.

Powerpoint/Prezi

Powerpoint is neat, creative, and

easily readable.

Powerpoint is neat, somewhat

creative, and can be read.

Powerpoint is somewhat
disorganized and is mostly difficult
to read.

Powerpoint is disorganized and

difficult to read.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all

the time (100-95%) and does not
mispronounce words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all

the time (100-95%) and
mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most

(94-85%) of the time.
Misprounounces no more than
one word.

Often mumbles or cannot be

understood or mispronounces
several words.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed

and confident. Makes eye contact
with the entire room.

Stands up straight and

sometimes makes eye contact
with the entire room.

Sometimes stands up straight and

sometimes establishes eye
contact.

Slouches or does not make eye

contact.

Active Listening

Listens intently and 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.

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