Evaluation

This is how your work will be evaluated.

  Beginning
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Developing
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Qualified
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Exemplary
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Score

Research Student only uses one resource.
Student uses more than one resource, but their research lacks depth.
Student uses a variety of resources, but fails to take into account counter resources. Student uses a variety of resources, including those contrary to their position.

Participation
Student is only on task 25% of the time, including research, discussion, and presentation preparation. Student is only on task 50% of the time, including research, discussion, and presentation preparation.
Student is only on task 75% of the time, including research, discussion, and presentation preparation.
Student is on task completing research, discussion, and presentation preparation.

Vocabulary Development
Student uses at least 2 of the 8 vocabulary words required for this presentation correctly.
Student uses 4 of the 8 vocabulary words required for this presentation correctly.
Student uses 6 of the 8 vocabulary words required for this presentation correctly. Student uses all of the vocabulary words required for this presentation correctly.

Presentation Voice
Student's gathered information is not organized or presented efficiently. 
Student's gathered information is somewhat organized and presented to the class.
Student's gathered information is mostly organized and presented in an effective way.
Student's gathered information is organized and presented in an effective way.

Mechanics
Presentation has numerous grammar/mechanics errors, design isn't appealing.
Presentation choice has grammar/mechanics errors, design is okay.
Presentation choice is mostly free of grammar/mechanics errors, design is somewhat compatible and appealing.
Presentation choice is free of grammar/mechanics errors, design is compatible with format and is appealing.

Respectful Conduct
Student argues or insults another student's opinion.
Student is somewhat biased in their research and becomes angry when listening to counter arguments. Student respectfully present their own opinions, but become upset when listening to others.
Student respectfully presents their position and handles other positions with respect.