You have 3 minutes to warm up before presentations begin.
This is NOT a full run-through. Just your opening hook — the first thing the class will hear from you.
| Category | Pts | Excellent (Full Credit) | Developing (Partial) | Beginning (Minimal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook & Background | 3 | Opens with a compelling hook. Clearly introduces entrepreneur with relevant background details. | Has an opening but it’s generic. Background info is present but vague. | No clear hook. Little to no background provided. |
| Key Moves & Risks | 3 | Identifies 2+ bold decisions with specific evidence. Explains risks clearly. | Mentions decisions but lacks specific evidence or risk analysis. | No clear decisions identified. No evidence used. |
| Impact & Revenue | 3 | Uses specific data (numbers, dates) to show business impact and revenue generation. | Mentions impact but uses vague language (“a lot,” “very successful”). | No data or evidence of business impact. |
| Takeaway & Delivery | 3 | Strong closing takeaway. Clear voice, eye contact, confident delivery within time limit. | Has a closing but it’s rushed. Delivery is uneven (reading notes, quiet voice). | No clear closing. Delivery is unclear or significantly under/over time. |
Which classmate’s presentation taught you something new about the music industry? Describe the specific fact or insight you learned, and explain why it was surprising or interesting to you.
3 pts: Names a peer, describes a specific fact, and explains why it was meaningful
2 pts: Names a peer and a fact but explanation is vague
1 pt: Generic response with no specific fact or peer named
If you could redo your presentation, what ONE thing would you change and why? Be specific about what you would add, remove, or improve.
3 pts: Identifies a specific change with a clear reason tied to presentation quality
2 pts: Identifies a change but reason is vague or generic
1 pt: No specific change identified or response is “nothing”