NEWSFLASH Grading Rubric

Category	Emerging	Approaching	Meeting	Exceeding
Content	Many of the historical facts are either irrelevant or inaccurate Information is confusing with no emphasis placed on main points. NOT in your own words Doesn’t mention Revolutions Doesn't use information from any unit	Most historical facts are relevant and accurate Some information is confusing. Main points are not clearly highlighted. Mentions one other Revolution: American, French, Iranian, Cuban Uses 2-3 terms from units1-2	All historical facts are relevant and accurate. All information is conveyed clearly, emphasis placed on main points. Compares Rev to one: American, French, Iranian, Cuban Uses 4 terms from Unit 1 or 2.	Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Evidence of outside research (works cited page required) Compares Rev to 2: American, French, Iranian, Cuban Uses a lot of information from both other units
Historical Perspective	Demonstrates little awareness of contrasting view points Does not use any supporting details to explain perspective.	Demonstrates awareness of contrasting view points/perspectives Only one viewpoint has supporting details that help to explain the perspective.	Demonstrates awareness of contrasting view points/perspectives Uses details to explain the two contrasting viewpoints	Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Explains how conflicting values lead to different perspectives
Oral Presentation	Speech is mumbled or inaudible Actors forget lines Actors are “out of character” many times Unorganized and confusing presentation “expert debate” lacks any clear arguments	Speech is either rushed, unenthusiastic, or slightly inaudible Lines are not smoothly recited Actors sometimes come out of character Report asks some engaging questions, but others are dull and boring “expert debate” is balanced, but not filled with interesting details	Speaks with clarity, enthusiasm, and confidence Lines are memorized Actors are “in character” Reporters ask engaging and important questions. “Expert debate” is balanced, thoughtful, and professional	Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Soundtrack or other special effects enhance presentation Evidence of extra work that makes presentation come alive and seem realistic.
Visuals	No characters are in costume No images behind the anchor No effort to decide setting and backdrop of scene No props or visuals used	Only a few of characters are in costume Some images behind the anchor are connected Setting of the scene is confusing or distracting Only a few props and visuals	Most characters are in costume Images behind the anchor are connected to the content of presentation Image/scenes for reporters make sense Use of props or other visuals	All characters are in costume Images behind the anchor grab attention and enhance message Use of “cutaways” and other visual devices. Many props and visuals used
Group work	Consistently off task Disrespectful to other members ideas or contributions Rarely contributes or assists in the group project Does not follow through with commitments and responsibilities.	Often “off-task” or distracting Occasionally provides group with constructive comments Follows through with most commitments and responsibilities Presentation repetition or lacks transitions between members	Stays on task Makes sure every group member understands task and progress Treats members of group with respect Follows through with commitments and responsibilities Entire presentation flows well with transitions between members	Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Pulls group together when they are off task All group members can answer questions about poster Does extra work: _________________________