Presentation Rubric
This rubric for presentation scores an oral talk on six criteria at four levels, from 4 Exemplary to 1 Beginning. Every level is written out, with a score column and a total out of 24 at the bottom.
- Grade Level
- Grades 1 to 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Presentation Rubric Example
A 7th grade science talk on coral reefs, scored criterion by criterion with a total of 20 out of 24.
What's in the Presentation Rubric
Six Criteria
Content, organization, voice and pace, eye contact, visual aids, and time and questions.
Four Levels Written Out
Each level from 4 Exemplary to 1 Beginning has its own description in every row.
Comments and Total
A ruled box for your comments and a box for the total out of 24.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, in US Letter or A4, or print it.
How to Score a Talk with the Presentation Rubric
Share It Before the Talk
Hand out the rubric when you assign the talk, so students see what each level looks like.
Fill In the Header
Write the student's name, the topic and the date at the top before the talk begins.
Score While They Speak
Circle the level that matches in each row as the student talks, and write its number in Score.
Add the Total
Add the six scores and write the total out of 24 in the box at the bottom of the page.
Write Your Comments
Note one thing that worked and one thing to try next time, then return the page to the student.
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