Evaluation




Newspaper Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Articles - Purpose 90-100% of the articles establish a clear purpose and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. 80-89% of the articles establish a clear purpose and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. 70-79% of the articles establish a clear purpose and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. Less than 70% of the articles establish a clear purpose and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.
Articles - Interest The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles exceptionally interesting to readers. The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers. The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read. The article does not contain facts or figures that might make it interesting to read.
Spelling and Proofreading No spelling or grammar errors. 1-2 spelling or grammar errors. 3-4 spelling or grammar errors. More than 4 spelling or grammar errors.
Contributions of Group Members Each person in the group has contributed one article and one graphic while actively assisting their group. Each person in the group has contributed  one article and one graphic while moderately assisting their group. Each person in the group has contributed one article and one graphic without assisting their group. Group members failed to successfully complete their assignment and they did not contribute to their group.

16 points possible on this portion

 

 

Presentation Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Preparedness Group is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. The group seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. The group is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. The group does not seem at all prepared to present.
Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces a few words. Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces a few words. Often mumbles or can not be understood and/or mispronounces words frequently.
Time-Limit Presentation is 10-12 minutes long. Presentation is 8-9 minutes long. Presentation is 7 minutes long. Presentation is less than 7 minutes OR more than 12 minutes.
Content Shows a full understanding of the topic. Shows a good understanding of the topic. Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Enthusiasm Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked. Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.

20 points possible on this portion

Individual Points

4 points can be obtained by actively listening and being respectful to your fellow classmates during group presentations.

Total Points Possible

This project is worth 80 points (Your overall score times 2.)