Self-assessment checklist prior to presentation

Criteria Specifics Self

Assessment Codes: Identify which areas

Language choice and
conventions
Message/Meaning
E – Exceeds the of your presentation
expectation you are meeting and
M – met the expectation other areas that need
DN – did not meet the improvement using
expectation the assessment codes
I – some improvement before your final
needed presentation date.
Tactful wording Demonstrates a well-
developed grasp of the
art of tactful wording.
Smooth transitions Your presentation flows
fluently from one part to
the next. You have used
engaging transitions.
Ability to stay in Can you remain in
character character and bring your
character to life in your
presentation? Do you
have a clear ability to
get “into the head” of
your character and
answer challenging
questions from another
viewpoint?
Apply and adapt You use the principles of
principles of composition in order to
composition advance and develop
your message. You use
polished and thought-
provoking graphs,
statistics, images, music,
and sound effects.
Central, strong Your message is clear
thesis and only on one topic.
Your thesis message
aligns clearly with the
purpose.
Logical points and Your message is
examples to supported with
support message, numerous logical and
provide unity, insightful details that
coherence, and serve to expand and
emphasis develop the thesis in an
 interesting way. There
are multiple examples
from the poems read in
class to further support
your message.
Style, volume, and The style, volume, and
voice are voice of your
appropriate to presentation are able to
audience and resonate with your
purpose intended audience and
purpose. Do you speak
with appropriate volume
and inflection in order
to convey your message
effectively and
sufficiently?
Organization Logical sequence The introduction of your
presentation is
immediately captivating.
The sequence of your
presentation is logical
and consistently
engages and informs the
audience.
Valid and justifiable Your conclusion clearly
conclusion and sufficiently ties the
parts of your
presentation together
and strengths your
overall message.

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