Who Really Are They?

Criteria

Below expected level

At expected level

Above expected level

Introduction or Presentation of the Actor/Actress

Presentation of the Actor/ Actress. Topic introduced.

Topic introduced clearly, and the purpose of the actor/actress presentation  was made clear.

Topic introduced clearly and in an interesting way. Purpose of the talk presenting the artist was made clear. Outline of points was given.

Development of the interview

Some understanding of the artist. Some links and connections made between ideas about him/her. Points are usually developed with minimum detail. Information is usually relevant.

Good understanding of the artist and questions. Links and connections between ideas made clear. Information was relevant and expressed in own words. Points were developed with sufficient and appropriate details.

A very good understanding of the information found and presented well in the interview. Links and connections between ideas made clear between questions and answers. Information was relevant and well expressed in own words. Points were well-organised and developed with sufficient and appropriate details.

Ability to engage and involve audience

Some eye contact was made.

Techniques used to engage audience were minimal, or mainly ineffective.

An interesting approach taken during the interview. Speaker used techniques such as visual aids, anecdotes, surprising facts, direct audience participation.

Speaker monitored audience and adapts presentation accordingly. An interesting or original approach taken to the interview. Speaker used techniques such as visual aids and props, anecdote, humour, surprising facts, direct audience participation.

Voice: clarity, pace, fluency

Presenter and interviewee occasionally spoke clearly and at a good pace.

Presenter and interviewee usually spoke clearly to ensure audience comprehension. Delivery was usually fluent.

Presenter and interviewee spoke clearly and at a good pace to ensure audience comprehension. Delivery was fluent and expressive.

Vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar

The vocabulary of the presentation was mainly appropriate for the topic. The presentation content was occasionally grammatically correct.

The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. Sentence structures were usually correct. The presentation content was usually grammatically correct.

The vocabulary of the presentation was appropriate for the topic. A variety of phrases and sentence structures were used. The presentation content was grammatically correct.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation occasionally correct, but often hesitant and inaccurate.

Pronunciation and intonation is usually correct.

Pronunciation and intonation is correct and confident.

Cultural conventions for oral presentation

Greetings and general presentation are not culturally inappropriate.

Greetings are culturally appropriate. Questions are answered appropriately.

Greetings are culturally appropriate. Gestures, stance and eye contact are appropriate. Questions are answered appropriately.

Use of visual aids

No visual aids were used; OR

Visual aids were occasionally appropriate and related to the spoken message.

Visual aids supported the presentation effectively. They clarified and reinforced the spoken message.

Visual aids were carefully prepared and supported the presentation effectively. They clarified and reinforced the spoken message. The aids added impact and interest to the presentation.

Conclusion of topic

An attempt was made to conclude the presentation.

The presentation was summed up clearly.

The presentation was summed up clearly and effectively, with key points emphasised.

Answering questions from audience

Not all questions could be answered. Questions answered with difficulty, and little knowledge of the topic was demonstrated.

Most questions answered.

Answers showed good knowledge and understanding of the topic. Language was mainly correct.

Questions answered with little difficulty. Very good knowledge of the topic was demonstrated. Language was correct and fluent.