Evaluation

Analyzing Information : Vietnam War

 

 

 

CATEGORY

 

4

 Excellent

3

 Good

2

 Fair

1

 Poor

Identifies opinions

 

Student accurately gives at least 5 opinions from the photograph and gives a clear explanation of why these are opinions, rather than facts.

 

Student accurately gives at least 4 opinions in the photograph and gives a reasonable explanation of why these are opinions, rather than facts.

 

Student accurately gives at least 4 opinions in the photograph. Explanation is weak.

 

Student has difficulty giving opinions in the photograph.

 

Identifies details

 

Student recalls several details for each main point without referring to the photograph.

 

Student recalls several details for each main point, but needs to refer to the photograph, occasionally.

 

Student is able to locate most of the details when looking at the photograph.

 

Student cannot recall details with accuracy.

 

Summarization

 

Student uses only 1-3 sentences to describe clearly what the photograph is about.

 

Student uses several sentences to accurately describe what the photograph is about.

 

Student summarizes most of the photograph accurately, but has some slight misunderstanding.

 

Student has great difficulty summarizing the photograph.

 

Story Elements

 

Creative story includes all thirteen pictures. The story makes sense and connects to all the pictures.

 

Creative story includes all thirteen pictures. The story does not connect with all the pictures and is not easy to understand.

 

Creative story includes 9 -12 pictures and the story is somewhat connected.

 

Creative story has less than 9 pictures and the story is somewhat connected

 

 

 

Oral Presentation Rubric : Vietnam War Oral Presentation with PowerPoint

 

 

 

CATEGORY

 

4

 Excellent

3

 Good

2

 Fair

1

 Poor

Speaks Clearly

 

Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words.

 

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

 

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

 

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

 

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.

 

Posture and Eye Contact

 

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

 

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

 

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

 

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

 

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.

 

Volume

 

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.

 

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.

 

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.

 

Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.

 

Preparedness

 

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

 

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

 

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

 

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

 

Props

 

Student uses several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

 

Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

 

Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.

 

The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.

 

Use of PowerPoint

 

Presentation exceeds 4 minutes. Student handled assigned topic well. Extra time needed to explain topic.

 

Presentation is 4 minutes long. Stays on the topic.

 

Presentation is 3 minutes long.

 

Presentation is less than 3 minutes or exceeds the time limit with unnecessary information to extend time.

 

Listens to Other Presentations

 

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

 

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.

 

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

 

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

 

Time Management

 

Used time well. Focused on goals & daily objectives Self-starter. Never distracted others. Met due dates.

 

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on goals. Not distractive.

 

Sometime lacked focus on daily goals. Needed occasional prompting to stay on task or distractive.

 

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Noted by late work or inaccurate features of project