Newscast Book Talk on:

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Presented on: 12/
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Topics and ideas discussed somewhat randomly; may lack clearly defined introduction or conclusion.

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CATEGORY
Follows outlined format begins with lede to least important details

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level

4
attention-grabbing introduction, logically sequenced details, and decisive conclusion.

1
No organizational framework apparent

Organization Contains intriguing and

Contains introduction, development, and conclusion although something maybe out of order or lacking.

Point of View Newscast establishes a Establishes a purpose at The purpose is purpose at the beginning the beginning, but somewhat clear but - Purpose
and maintains that focus occasionally wanders throughout! Cohesive from that focus. newscast. A high degree of effort was put into the video or graphics which clearly illustrate the material being presented

many aspects of the newscast seem only slightly related. Some effort was put into the video or graphics which clearly illustrate the material being presented

It was difficult to figure out the purpose of the newscast.

Graphics

A good effort was put into the video or graphics which clearly illustrate the material being presented

No video or graphics were present OR they lacked effort OR they may not clearly illustrate the material being presented

Posture and Stands or sits up straight Stands or sits up straight. Slouches or appears too Slouches or appears Eye Contact and looks confident and Establishes eye contact casual but establishes too casual AND
relaxed. Establishes eye with audience during contact with audience most of newscast. during most of newscast. Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time mimicking the style of a newscast. All words correctly pronounced. Facial expression and body language show a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic throughout the newscast, but it is not overdone. Very well dressed to fit the part of the newscast anchor or reporter. (Business casual look.) The newscast was between 1-3 minutes and did not seem hurried or too slow.

good eye contact with establishes little eye audience during most of contact with audience newscast. during newscast. Speaks clearly and distinctly some of the time mimicking the style of a newscast. May have 1-2 words mispronounced. Facial expression and body language show some interest and enthusiasm about the topic throughout the newscast. Words are difficult to understand due to unclear speech, mumbling, etc. May have mispronounced 3 or more words. Facial expression and body language depict apathy or boredom with the topic.

Speaks clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time mimicking the style of a newscast. May have 1-2 words mispronounced. Facial expression and body language show a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic throughout the newscast, but it is somewhat overdone.

Enthusiasm

Attire

Some evidence that the No special costuming is Sloppy appearance student made an effort to evident but student looks which detracts from dress the part. presentable. credibility of presentation. The newscast was between 1-3 minutes but seemed SLIGHTLY hurried or too slow. The newscast was The newscast was too between 1-3 minutes but long or too short. seemed VERY hurried or too slow.

Duration of presentation (1- 3 min)

Level 425+

Level 323-24

Level 2 20-22

Level 1-- 16-19 Level R-- <19

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