Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Criteria Description Excellent (10) Very Good (8) Good (6) Needs Improvement (4) Rating
1. Expression and Reads with good Sounds like natural Some expression. Begins to Reads with little
Volume expression and language throughout use voice to make text expression or
enthusiasm throughout the better part of the sound like natural enthusiasm in voice.
the text. Sounds like passage. Occasionally language in some areas of Read words as if simply
natural language. The slips into the text but not others. to get them out. Little
reader is able to vary expressionless Focus remains largely on sense of trying to make
expression and volume to reading. Voice volume saying the words. Still text sound like natural
match his/her is generally reads in a quiet voice. language. Tends to read
interpretation of the appropriate throughout in a quiet voice.
passage. the text.
2. Phrasing Generally well phrased, Mixture of run-ons, Frequent two- and three Monotonic with little
mostly in clause and midsentence pauses for word phrases giving the sense of phrase
sentence units, with breath, and possible impression of choppy boundaries, frequent
adequate attention to some choppiness; reading; improper stress word-by-word reading.
expression. reasonable and intonation that fail
stress/intonation. to mark ends of sentences
and clauses.
3. Smoothness Generally smooth reading Occasional breaks in Several “rough spots” in Frequent extended
with some breaks, but smoothness caused by text where extended pauses, hesitations,
word and structure difficulties with pauses, hesitations, etc., false starts, sound-
difficulties are specific words and/or are more frequent and outs, repetitions
resolved quickly, structures. disruptive. and/or multiple
usually through self- attempts.
correction.
4. Pace (during Consistently Uneven mixture of fast Moderately Slow Slow and laborious.
sections of conversational and slow reading.
minimal
disruption)
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Criteria Description Fully Developed (10) Developed (8) Developing (6) Not Developed (4) Rating
1. Blocking/ Movement is very innovative, Movement accents the There is movement, and it Movement is awkward, not
Movement/ accentuates the lines, adds lines, adds to the depth of accents the lines being read. well-thought out. Does not
Body Language greatly to the depth of the the character, and is Still a bit awkward at create an interesting
character, and supports plot. interesting to the times/fidgety/lacking picture. Body language is
Creates well balanced audience. Creates movement in parts. Pictures often about how the actor
poignant pictures. Body interesting pictures. Body created are most often moves & not really about the
Language for each character Language is clear & interesting. Body Language character or each character
is clear & decisive and conveys the different reflects different characters. is not distinct.
conveys character clearly. characters created.
2. Voice/ Diction Superior vocal control, Voice shows excellent Voice shows expression, Monotone .Unclear at times;
(vocal quality, differentiation in pace & expression, differentiation differentiation in pace and too quick/ too slow several
pitch, pace, inflection, resonance, quality in pace, inflection, inflection, and enunciation. Can times; too high/too low
enunciation and and very clear & distinct resonance, quality and hear a unique voice true to the several times. Lacks
pronunciation) enunciation. Communicates enunciation. Hear the character. Each one can be consistency. Voice not
character's uniqueness. Each character's uniqueness. distinguished from the other. representing character.
character is clearly heard and Each character is distinct. Characters blend on into the
has a distinct difference in other.
quality, tone, & pacing.
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3. Characterization/ Has internalized the subtext Performer has internalized Performer has a distinct Performer did not have a
Believability and self-talk & the actor is to the point that a distinct character and stayed in distinct character and broke
transformed into the character has developed character through almost all of character several times. The
character throughout the and stayed in character the performance. Each two characters are
performance. The characters throughout the character is unique indistinguishable.
are each alive and real and performance. Very
different one Credible.
4. Emotional Brilliant! Well developed with Well developed with a Good variation of with Weak commitment , one-
Commitment/ a great variety of emotion and variety of different emotional levels. Very few spots dimensional, very little
Energyminimal very realistic emotional levels and good that were lacking focus focus, very little emotional
disruption) realism variety and few levels.
5. Memorization/ The student has achieved an Lines appear to be Lines appear to be memorized, Lines are there, but student
Concentration "ownership of lines" as if they memorized, accurate, and accurate, and lines flow easily. has to ask for help or look at
are saying their own words to flow is fluent. The student A few unneeded pauses. script as a promp.
the point you almost forget has achieved an
there ever was a script. "ownership of lines" as if
they are saying their own
words.
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Criteria Description Excellent (10) Very Good (8) Good (6) Needs Improvement (4) Rating
1. Image Maximal use of Several use of Minimal use of significant No use of significant
significant details significant details details (They are details (They are
(There is no or just 1 (they are significantly less than significantly less than
abstraction, significantly more abstractions, abstractions,
generalization and than abstractions, generalizations and generalizations and
judgment) generalizations and judgments) judgments)
judgments)
2. Characterization Maximal use of Several use of Minimal use of characters’ No use of characters’
characters’ p0hysical characters’ physical physical appearances, physical appearances,
appearance, action, appearances, actions, actions, thoughts, actions, thoughts,
thoughts, symbols, etc. thoughts, symbols etc. symbols, etc. to reveal symbols, etc. to reveal
to reveal character to reveal characters character character
(complete indirect
characterization)
3. Voice Maximal use of images to Several use of images Minimal use of images to No use of images to
make voice appealing to make the voice make the voice appealing make the voice
appealing appealing.
4. Story Uses narrative to convey - - No use of narrative to
purpose convey purpose (Purpose
is conveyed through
formal statement)
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2. Articulation -All words (including names, -Most words pronounced - frequently mispronounces - the majority of the
place names, etc.) correctly and/or mumbles words declamation is
pronounced correctly, with -Most words are clear and mispronounced and/or
proper accentuation audible mumbled
-All words are clear and
Audible
3. Voice Always speaks loudly and -Speaks loudly and clearly Speaks loudly and clearly some of Does not speak loudly
clearly with strong volume most of the time the time, little volume and clearly
-Always uses a measured pace -Most always uses a -Sometimes uses a measured pace -Rarely uses a measured
measured pace Pace
4. Demeanor -Stands with proper posture -Stands with proper posture -Stands with proper posture -Does not stand with
throughout entire throughout most of the throughout some of declamation proper posture
declamation declamation -Rarely makes eye contact -Does not make eye
-Makes effective eye contact -Makes eye contact most of contact
all of the time the time
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5. Emotion -Makes effective and -Makes appropriate artistic - Artistic choices for tone and -Does not make any
appropriate artistic choices in choices in tone and emotion emotion may be inappropriate or artistic choices for tone
tone and emotion - Makes appropriate hand used inconsistently and emotion
- Makes effective and gestures and/or facial - Hand gestures and/or facial - Does not use hand
appropriate hand gesture expressions expressions may be inappropriate gestures and/or facial
and/or facial expressions or used inconsistently expression
6. Memorization -Passage fully memorized -Passage fully memorized -Passage nearly memorized in its -Less than half of the
- Never falters - Falters once entirety passage is memorized
- Falters twice - Falters three or more
Times
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Criteria Description Excellent (10) Very Good (8) Satisfactory (6) Needs Improvement (4) Rating
Content Answer is appropriate to the Answer is appropriate to the Content relates peripherally to the Content unrelated to question.
question. question. question;
Content is factually correct. Content ma have one or two Contains significant factual errors.
factual errors.
Organization Clear sense of order. Begins with a May lack a thesis sentence, but Logic of argument is minimally Lacks clear organizational plan.
thesis or topic sentence. points are presented in a perceivable. Reader is confused.
Supporting points are presented in logical progression. Points presented in a seemingly
a logical progression. random fashion, but all support
argument.
Development Develops each point with may Each point supported with Sparse details or evidence. Statements are unsupported
specific details. Answers question some details and evidence. Question only partially answered. by any detail or explanation.
completely. All important points included. Repetitious, incoherent, illogical
development.
Use of Language Uses technical or scientific Accurate word choice. No Ordinary word choice; use of Limited vocabulary;
terminology appropriately and more than 2 major errors and Scientific terminology avoided. Some errors impair communication.
correctly. a few minor errors. serious errors (but they don’t impair
No major grammatical or spelling communication).
errors.
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Indicators Very Strong Evidence Moderate Evidence Skill is present Evidence Skill is not present Points Weight Total
(5-4) (3-2) (2-1) Earned
Examples -Examples are vivid, precise and -Examples are usually concrete, but -Examples are abstract or not
clearly explained. sometimes needs clarification. - clearly defined. X10
-Examples are original, logical and Examples are effective, but need more -Examples are sometimes
relevant originality or thought. confusing, leaving the
listeners with questions.
Delivery -Speaks very articulately without -Speaks articulately, but sometimes - Speaks articulately, but
hesitation. hesitates. frequently hesitates. X15
-Never has the need for -Occasionally has the need for a long -Frequently hesitates or has
unnecessary pauses or hesitation pause or moderate hesitation when long, awkward pauses while
when speaking. speaking. speaking.
Tone -Appropriate tone is consistent. -Appropriate tone is usually consistent. - -Has difficulty using an
-Speaks at the right places to be -Speaks at the right place most of the appropriate tone. X15
clear. time, but shows some nervousness. -Pace is too fast, nervous.
-Pronunciation of words is very -Pronunciation of words is usually clear, -Pronunciation of words is
clear and intent is apparent. sometimes vague. difficult to understand.
Detail Orientation -Is able to stay fully detail -Is mostly detail oriented. -Has difficulty being detail
oriented. -Usually provides details which are oriented. X20
-Always provides details which supportive of the answers/basis of the -Sometimes overlooks details
support answers/basis of the questions. that could be very beneficial
question. to the answers/basis of the
question.
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Topic Student does not have grasp of information; Student has a partial grasp of the information. Student has a clear grasp of information.
Knowledge student cannot answer questions about the Supporting material may lack in originality. Citations are introduced and attributed
subject. Few, if any, sources are cited. Citations Citations are generally introduced and attributed appropriately and accurately. Supporting
are attributed incorrectly. Inaccurate, appropriately. Student is at ease with expected material is original, logical and relevant.
generalized, or inappropriate supporting answers to all questions but fails to elaborate. Student demonstrates full knowledge
material may be used. Over dependence on Over dependence on notes may be observed. (more than required) by answering all
notes may be observed. class questions with explanations and
elaboration. Speaking outline or note
cards are used for reference only.
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Audience The presenter is not able to keep the audience The presenter is able to keep the audience The presenter is able to effectively keep
Adaptation engaged. The verbal or nonverbal feedback from engaged most of the time. When feedback the audience engaged. Material is modified
the audience may suggest a lack of interest or indicates a need for idea clarification, the speaker or clarified as needed given audience
confusion. Topic selection does not relate to makes an attempt to clarify or restate ideas. verbal and nonverbal feedback. Nonverbal
audience needs and interests. Generally, the speaker demonstrates audience behaviors are used to keep the audience
awareness through nonverbal and verbal engaged. Delivery style is modified as
behaviors. Topic selection and examples are needed. Topic selection and examples are
somewhat appropriate for the audience, occasion, interesting and relevant for the audience
or setting. Some effort to make the material and occasion.
relevant to audience needs and interests.
4. Language Use Language choices may be limited, peppered Language used is mostly respectful or inoffensive. Language is familiar to the audience,
with slang or jargon, too complex, or too dull. Language is appropriate, but word choices are not appropriate for the setting, and free of
(Verbal Language is questionable or inappropriate for a particularly vivid or precise. bias; the presenter may “code-switch”
Effectiveness) particular audience, occasion, or setting. Some (use a different language form) when
biased or unclear language may be used. appropriate. Language choices are vivid
and precise.
5. Delivery The delivery detracts from the message; eye The delivery generally seems effective – however, The delivery is extemporaneous -- natural,
contact may be very limited; the presenter may effective use of volume, eye contact, vocal control, confident, and enhances the message –
(Nonverbal tend to look at the floor, mumble, speak etc. may not be consistent; some hesitancy may posture, eye contact, smooth gestures,
Effectiveness) inaudibly, fidget, or read most of the speech; be observed. Vocal tone, facial expressions, facial expressions, volume, pace, etc.
gestures and movements may be jerky or clothing and other nonverbal expressions do not indicate confidence, a commitment to the
excessive. The delivery may appear inconsistent detract significantly from the message. The topic, and a willingness to communicate.
with the message. Nonfluencies (“ums”) are delivery style, tone of voice, and clothing choices The vocal tone, delivery style, and clothing
used excessively. Articulation and do not seem out-of-place or disrespectful to the are consistent with the message. Delivery
pronunciation tend to be sloppy. Poise of audience or occasion. Some use of nonfluencies style and clothing choices suggest an
composure is lost during any distractions. are observed. Generally, articulation and awareness of expectations and norms.
Audience members have difficulty hearing the pronunciation are clear. Most audience members Limited use of nonfluencies is observed.
presentation. can hear the presentation. Articulation and pronunciation are clear.
All audience members can hear the
presentation.
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Skill Level 4 (4) Level 3 (3) Level 2 (2) Level 1 (1) Ratings
Topic Appropriately focused topic with Focused topic with partially Somewhat focused topic or a A lack of focus or confused
a clearly communicated demonstrated understanding of vague sense of the purpose for purpose, which result in
understanding of the purpose for the purpose for the speech the speech, which require the confusion on the part of the
the speech audience to make assumptions audience
Organization Clearly and logically organized Clear attempt at organization Some inconsistencies in A lack of organization makes it
speech with an engaging with a beginning, middle, and end organization and/or a lack of difficult to follow the speaker’s
introduction, a logically and an attempt to use transitions sustained focus throughout the ideas; speech may be too
sequenced body with appropriate speech with inconsistently use conversational and may
transitions, and a clear and transitions ramble
convincing conclusion without a clear beginning,
middle, or end
Language Uses sophisticated and varied Uses appropriate language and Use words that may be Inappropriate use of language
language that is suited to the word choice, but with less unsuited to the topic, audience distracts the audience
topic and audience; word choice sophistication, expressiveness or purpose of the speech; word because it is too informal or
is concise, original, and and/or originality choice lacks originality and fails too imprecise given the topic
effectively conveys the to convey an appropriate tone and purpose of the
appropriate tone given the for the speech speech
purpose of the speech
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Stylistic Skillful use of various stylistic Effective use of at least one An attempt to use at least one No attempt to use stylistic
Devices devices (e.g., repetition, stylistic device (e.g., repetition, stylistic device (e.g., repetition, devices to enhance the
parallelism, anecdotes, parallelism, anecdotes, parallelism, anecdotes, meaning of the speech
analogies, analogies, analogies, figurative language,
figurative language, different figurative language, different different types of appeals) but it
types of appeals) greatly types of appeals) enhances the does not enhance the
enhance effectiveness of the speech effectiveness of the
the effectiveness of the speech speech
Delivery A combination of appropriate and A combination of appropriate eye Inconsistent use of eye contact, Lack of eye contact, clarity and
effective eye contact, clarity and contact, clarity and projection of clarity and projection of voice, projection of voice, tone and
projection of voice, tone and voice, tone and pace, and tone and pace, and/or gestures pace, and/or appropriate
pace, and gestures significantly gestures interrupt the flow of the speech gestures
enhance the speaker’s words are used but without the make the speech difficult to
smoothness of level four follow
Overall Speaker remains enthusiastic, Speaker shows some Speaker shows limited Speaker lacks enthusiasm, the
Effectiveness audience attention is maintained, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, audience interest audience shows a lack of
and the purpose of the speech is the audience remains mostly is not sustained, and the interest, and the purpose of
achieved interested, and the purpose of the purpose of the speech is not achieved
speech is achieved the speech is only partially
achieved
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Category Excellent (20) Good (15) Adequate (10) Inadequate (5) SCORE
Opening & Clearly, quickly Established focus by Gained attention. Little or no intro,
intro established the focus the end of the intro, Audience had an idea of what was such that audience did not know
of the presentation, gained but went off on a tangent or two. coming, but the intro did not clarify the speaker’s main focus.
audience attention the main focus.
Clarity & Main points clearly Main points fairly clear; some Main points must be inferred by Presentation jumps among
Organization stated and explained; logical, missing links or transitions. audience; holes are evident. random topics. Main points
smooth organization unclear
Content Evidence clearly presented. Evidence perhaps not Evidence, Lacks key
Thorough, Knowledgeable quite clearly separated from assumptions, and Observations. Evidence unclear.
interesting, logical. assumptions and interpretation of interpretation difficult to untangle Appears largely opinion-based.
Assumptions and interpretations evidence, but story is logical. from one another.
clear, and clearly identified.
Style & Audience could see & Audience could see Audience could Speakers spoke to
Delivery hear speakers clearly. & hear speakers mostly see & hear the screen or mostly
Effective pauses and clearly, Most pauses speakers. Speakers show some to one person in the audience.
verbal intonation. & verbal intonation hesitation or uncertainty. Poorly timed. Appears to have
were effective. not practiced.
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Category Excellent (20) Good (15) Adequate (10) Inadequate (5) SCORE
Delivery Student read the script with Student read the script with Student read the script but had Student had difficulty reading
confidence and expression, made some expression, gestures, eye little expression, few gestures, little the script and consistently did
gestures and good eye contact, contact, and use of props eye contact, or did not use props not use expression, eye
and used props to add to appropriately contact, or prop
the performance
Cooperation Student worked Student worked cooperatively Student worked cooperatively Student did not
with group cooperatively with the group in with group in most aspects of the with group in some aspects of work cooperatively
all aspects of the project and project and shared most the project but sometimes could not together with group and could
shared all responsibilities responsibilities and ideas agree on what to do not agree on what to do. Student
and ideas well and wasted time did not share responsibilities or
ideas and wasted time
Individual Quality and variety of expression Quality and Reading has a pleasant, but Minimal expression
Expression and tone makes the variety of expression and Largely unchanging tone. makes the reading difficult to
and reading interesting and appealing tone makes the reading attend to.
Presentation and effectively reading interesting and appealing.
interesting and
appealing and effectively
conveys the character and
message of the text.
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Rubrics Scriptwriting
CATEGORY 5 4 3 2 Rating
Characters The main characters (3-4)are The main characters (3-4) are The main characters are named. It is hard to tell who the main
named and clearly described in named and described. Most The reader knows very little characters are. There is only 1
text as well as pictures. All readers would have some idea about the characters. There are main character. Character
readers could describe the of what the characters looked less than required amount of analysis could not be
characters accurately. like. Character analysis is main characters. Character completed due to lack of main
Character analysis is correct correct. analysis was incomplete. characters.
with sufficient evidence from
play to back it up.
Organization The story is very well The story is pretty well The story is a little hard to Ideas and scenes seem to be
organized. One idea or scene organized. One idea or scene follow. The transitions are randomly arranged.
follows another in a logical may seem out of place. Clear sometimes not clear.
sequence with clear transitions are used.
transitions.
Creativity/ The story contains many The story contains a few The story contains a few creative There is little evidence of
Stage creative details and/or creative details and/or details and/or descriptions, but creativity in the story. The
directions descriptions that contribute to descriptions that contribute to they distract from the story. The author does not seem to have
the reader's enjoyment. The the reader's enjoyment. The author has tried to use his used much imagination. There
author has really used his author has used his imagination, but has minimal are no stage directions.
imagination with regards to imagination with stage stage directions.
stage directions. directions, but more could
have been used.
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Setting Many vivid, descriptive words Some vivid, descriptive words The reader can figure out when The reader has trouble figuring
are used to tell when and are used to tell the audience and where the story took place, out when and where the story
where the story took place. when and where the story took but the author didn't supply took place. No introduction is
Nothing is left to the place. It is not clear where all much detail. Hard to visualize a given, and if there is, specifics
imagination for any act/scene. scenes take place. stage. are not.
Dialogue It is always clear which It is usually clear which It is usually clear which Hard to follow characters'
character is speaking. Proper character is speaking and character is speaking, but dialogue and minimal effort is
'print' and format used. proper 'print' and format is proper 'print' is not used put into conversations.
Dialogue is well developed and used. Dialogue is well correctly throughout. Dialogue
varied. developed, but could be more is choppy and not well
varied in structure. developed.
Problem/Confl It is very easy for the reader to It is fairly easy for the reader It is fairly easy for the reader to It is not clear what problem the
ict understand the problem the to understand the problem the understand the problem the main characters face.
main characters face and why main characters face and why main characters face but it is
it is a problem. it is a problem. not clear why it is a problem.
Solution/Reso The solution to the character's The solution to the character's The solution to the character's No solution is attempted or it is
lution problem is easy to understand, problem is easy to problem is a little hard to impossible to understand.
and is logical. There are no understand, and is somewhat understand.
loose ends. logical.
Spelling and There are no spelling or There is one spelling or There are 2-3 spelling and The final draft has more than 3
Punctuation punctuation errors in the final punctuation error in the final punctuation errors in the final spelling and punctuation
draft. Character and place draft. draft. errors.
names that the author invented
are spelled consistently
throughout.
Requirements All of the written requirements Almost all (about 90%) the Most (about 75%) of the written Many requirements were not
(# of pages, type, 'title page' written requirements were requirements were met, but met.
format) are correct. met. several were not.
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Rubrics Simulation
Criteria High Quality (15) Medium Quality (10) Low Quality (5) Rating
Accurate & Current Information correct and Information correct but Information not correct
does not contain material does contain material that and does contain material
that is out of date. may be out of date. that is out of date.
Clear & Concise Language used is age Language used is nearly age
Language appropriate and vocabulary appropriate and some Language used is not age
is understandable. vocabulary is above/below appropriate and vocabulary
student age. is clearly inappropriate for
student age.
User Guide & The documentation is The documentation is good The documentation is poor
Documentation excellent resource for use in resource for use in a lesson. resource for use in a lesson.
a lesson. Documentation Documentation may help Documentation does not
should help students use students use the material. help students use the
the material. material.
Simulation: Validity The simulation is an There is little or no
of Simulation; accurate representation of There is some relationship correlation between the
Realistic, Accurate actual situations. between the simulation and simulation and actual
Depiction of Reality actual situations. situations.
Clear Directions The directions are clearly The directions are The directions are poorly
for Play and stated and easy for users to confusing for users at some stated and difficult for users
Debriefing understand. points. to understand.
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Enthusiasm Facial expressions Facial expressions Facial expressions Very little use of
and body language and body language and body language facial expressions
generate a strong sometimes generate are used to try to or body language.
interest and a strong interest and generate Did not generate
enthusiasm about enthusiasm about enthusiasm, but much interest in
the topic in others. the topic in others. seem somewhat topic being
faked. presented.
Content Shows a full Shows a good Shows a good Does not seem to
understanding of the understanding understanding of understand SLAM
SLAM assignment. SLAM assignment. SLAM assignment. assignment.
1. The slogan or banner accurately illustrates the positions, beliefs, or platform of the individual or group it represents or promotes.
1 2 3 4 5
2. The message of the slogan or banner is clear and appropriate to the topic.
1 2 3 4 5
3. The slogan or banner is concise, creative, catchy, and effective.
1 2 3 4 5
4. The slogan or banner is clean and neat, and the information on it is well organized.
1 2 3 4 5
5. The spelling, punctuation, and grammar of any text on the slogan or banner are accurate.
1 2 3 4 5
6. Any artwork on the slogan or banner is appropriate and carefully executed.
1 2 3 4 5
7. The slogan or banner demonstrates understanding of the topic and related concepts.
1 2 3 4 5
8. The slogan or banner fulfills the requirements of the assignment.
1 2 3 4 5
9. The student did a good job presenting the slogan or banner to the class.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Overall, the final product represents the student’s full potential.
1 2 3 4 5
Additional Comments:
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CATEGORIES LEVEL 1 (2) LEVEL 2 (4) LEVEL 3 (6) LEVEL 4 (8) Rating
First Performance
- Very organized. Group
to a minimal to a moderate to a considerable to a exceptional degree
clearly used the time
degree degree degree
necessary to prepare for
the assignment.
- Voice is clear, articulate
and loud.
- Group uses a variety of
choral speaking
techniques and performs
unison appropriately.
Presentation
Collage Rubric
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Comments
Creativity All of the graphics or Most of the graphics or Only a few graphics or None of the graphics
objects used in the objects used in the objects reflect student or objects reflects ____________________________
collage reflect a collage reflect student creativity, but the student creativity.
degree of student creativity in their ideas were typical ____________________________
creativity in their display. rather than creative.
display.
____________________________
Graphics are cut to an 1-2 graphics are 3-4 graphics are Graphics are not an ____________________________
Design
appropriate size, lacking in design or lacking in design or appropriate size ____________________________
shape and are placement. There placement. Too much shape. Glue marks
arranged neatly. Care may be a few background is evident. Most of the ____________________________
has been taken to smudges or glue showing. There are background is ____________________________
balance the pictures marks. noticeable smudges or showing. It appears
across the area. glue marks. little attention was ____________________________
Items are glued neatly given to designing the
and securely. collage.
____________________________
The collage includes The collage includes The collage includes 9 The collage contains ____________________________
Number of Items
15 or more items, 10-14 different items. different items. fewer than 9 different ____________________________
each different. items.
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
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Much time and effort Time was used wisely. Time was not always Time was not used Suggestions
went into the planning Student could have used wisely, but wisely and the student
Time and Effort and design of the put in more of an student did do some put in little or no effort
collage. It is clear the effort. There is not work; however, the to complete the collage ____________________________
student read the book distinction between the project is not easily neatly and convey ____________________________
and conveys the two elements. understood. information to the
meaning of the each reader. ____________________________
element.
____________________________
Titles, Pictures Titles and text were Titles and text were Titles and text were Titles and/or text are
written clearly and written clearly and not written clearly and hard to read. Many of ____________________________
and Text were easy to read. All were easy to read. were not easy to read. the county non- ____________________________
county non- Some county non- Many of the county negotiables are not
negotiables are used negotiables are used non-negotiables are used and/or not all of ____________________________
and pictures clearly and text clearly makes not used and not all of the text is clearly ____________________________
makes a connection to a connection to the the text is clearly connected to the
the element. element. connected to the element. ____________________________
element.
____________________________
Attention to The student gives a The student gives a The student gives a The student's
reasonable reasonable fairly reasonable explanations are weak ____________________________
Themes explanation of how explanation of how explanation of how and illustrate difficulty ____________________________
every item in the most items in the most items in the understanding how to
collage is related to collage are related to collage are related to relate items to the ____________________________
the assigned theme. the assigned theme. the assigned theme. assigned theme. ____________________________
For most items, the For many of the items,
relationship is clear the relationship is ____________________________
without explanation. clear without
explanation.
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Criteria 1 2 3 4 5
Concept/Focus/ Disorganized or Rudimentary plotting Competent if formulaic Consistent success in most Consistent success with
confused script with with too obvious or silly plotting and sound choices or all elements flashes of brilliance, insight
Purpose
baffling sound choices sound choices or passion
Production Values of PSA Little connection Sound sort of fits text in Sounds suit text and are Sounds complement text Sound punctuates text
between choices of dull, robotic or non- acceptable though predictable and tell part of story perfectly and adds best
sound and ostensible artistic ways choices atmosphere/tone
purpose
Structure and Pacing Script panders to heavy Script and sounds Sounds solidly support script Script takes audience Story becomes an event
handed use of sounds compete for priority or through experience; sound evoking real emotion;
instead of to coherence sounds fade without paints credible picture sound thrills
enhancing script
Sense of Audience dumbfounded Audience feels Audience accepts the effort Audience is entertained Audience is mesmerized
Audience/Response or offended; cannot manipulated by sound
accept message or effects or is laughing at
comprehend it them
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5 4 3 2 1
Content Content is accurate and Content is accurate but some Content is accurate but some Content is questionable. Information Content is inaccurate. Information
all required information is required information is missing required information is missing is not presented in a logical order, is not presented in a logical order,
presented in a logical and/or not presented in a logical and/or not presented in a logical making it difficult to follow. making it difficult to follow.
order. order, but is still generally easy to order, making it difficult to
follow. follow.
Presentation Presentation flows well Presentation flows well. Tools are Presentation flows well. Some Presentation is unorganized. Tools Presentation has no flow.
and logically. Presentation used correctly tools are used to show acceptable are not used in a relevant manner. Insufficient information and lacking
reflects extensive use of Each member’s information is understanding. Lacking some of the members’ some of the member’s information.
tools in a creative way. represented and identified with Each member’s information is information/ and or information is
Each member’s their name. Overall presentation is represented and identified with not identified
information is interesting. their name.
represented and
identified with their
name.
Pictures, Clip Images are appropriate. Images are appropriate. Layout is Most images are appropriate Images are inappropriate or layout No images
Layout is pleasing to the cluttered. is messy.
Art Background
eye.
Mechanics No spelling errors. No Few spelling errors. Few grammar Some spelling errors. Some Some spelling errors. Some grammar Many spelling and or grammar
grammar errors. Text is errors. Text is in authors’ own grammar errors. errors. Most of text is in authors’ errors. Text is copied.
in authors’ own words. words. Text is in authors’ own words. own words.
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TASK: Bring a character to life from the fiction book you are currently reading or have recently finished.
Reading Grade A B C D
Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Progressing toward expectations Needs significant support to progress
Fiction Comprehension
- uses evidence to support opinions
- identifies the problem and solution
- makes connections
- makes, confirms, and revises predictions
Develops/Expands Vocabulary
- uses appropriately challenging vocabulary in response to interview questions
- develops vocabulary by reading a ‘just-right’ text
Print Ad Rubric
R 1 2 3 4
>2.5 2.5-2.9 3-3.4 3.5-3.9 4-5 Score
Ad does not have a Ad demonstrates a Ad demonstrates Ad demonstrates Ad is geared towards
target audience and limited use of a target some use of a target considerable use an obvious audience
Audience and does not audience and shows audience and shows of a target and has a very
Purpose demonstrate a limited purpose some purpose audience and has effective purpose
purpose a considerable
purpose /5
Advertisement concept Presents advertisement as concept design, Presents advertisement in a form that is Presents advertisement as a finished product
(a) Development of a including sketch and detailed labelling. close to or just a little more than the or as a rough sketch.
concept design for an concept design stage with minimal
advertisement labelling.
(b) Demonstration of an Employs a range of strategies highly Employs some generally appropriate Employs few or generally inappropriate
awareness of the target appropriate for the target audience of the strategies for the target audience of the strategies for the target audience of the
audience advertisement, eg choice of language, advertisement. advertisement.
images, and persuasive techniques.
Oral presentation Clearly explains use of persuasive Explains use of persuasive strategies Experiences difficulties explaining the use of
(a) Relevant and appropriate strategies with close reference to text and with reference to some elements of text persuasive strategies or may lack strategies.
content image, product and target audience. and image, product and
target audience.
Shows evidence of having planned and Shows some evidence of planning and Shows limited ability
(b) Appropriate structure of structured the presentation logically structure. to structure the presentation.
the presentation and coherently.
Demonstrates a consistent awareness of Demonstrates an awareness of the Demonstrates limited awareness or
the audience for the oral presentation, eg audience for the oral presentation. acknowledgement of audience.
(c) Effective skills of oral by actively promoting the concept
presentation advertisement and seeking to convince the
audience of its effectiveness.
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Uses body language (eye contact, posture, Uses some aspects of body language (eye Uses little or no body language (eye contact,
gestures) appropriately and effectively to contact, posture, gestures) appropriately posture, gestures) to enhance and support
enhance and support speech. and effectively to enhance and support speech.
speech.
Speaks clearly and accurately, and at an Generally speaks clearly and accurately, Speaks hesitantly, at a volume that is either
appropriate volume and pace. and at an appropriate volume and pace. too quick or too slow.
Comments:
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Knowledge:
____ The student (group) used research to advance arguments and defend positions.
Comments
____ Research was effectively applied to arguments.
Understanding: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
____ The student (group) demonstrates understanding of the issue.
_______________________________________________
____ The student (group) presented key points. _______________________________________________
____ The student (group) presented original ideas. _______________________________________________
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____ The student (group) was able to use examples or analogies to defend an argument.
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____ The student (group) demonstrated empathy for the cause he or she represented. _______________________________________________
____ The student (group) showed respect for others’ opinions. _______________________________________________
Communication: _______________________________________________
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____ The student (group) was logical in presenting arguments.
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____ The student (group) was able to communicate effectively and clearly. _______________________________________________
____ The student (group) incorporated key terminology/vocabulary. _______________________________________________
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Participation:
____ The student contributed to the discussion.
____ The student tended to dominate a discussion, thereby hindering others’ participation.
For group evaluation:
____ All students participated in the discussion.
____ Students within the group tended to dominate discussion within the group,
hindering other group members’ participation?
Suggestions
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