Rubrics

RUBRIC FOR:
Taking Sides: The American Revolution

LEVEL

1

2

3

Self Evaluation

Teacher Evaluation

ELEMENTS

A. CONTENT
Understands basic historical background information, includes some essential information and few facts. Completes most assignments including essential information and exhibits a higher level of knowledge of the assignment. Completes all assignments, exhibits a mastery knowledge of material, applies knowledge to create and support position.

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Shows basic computer usage skills, accesses appropriate sites, includes at least one resource in project. Includes 3 or more resources in assignment, shows a high level of computer knowledge, includes some advanced features in presentation. Includes 5 or more sources,uses several advanced features, and creates a multimedia presentation to support position.

C. COOPERATIVE GROUP WORK
Presents occasional input in group setting, shares few decisions and responsibilities. Has difficulty participating. Works well with others, takes part in most decisions, and contributes fair share to group. Each member contributes to final outcome, motivates others, identifies the needs and works well with others, and assumes clear role and related responsibilities.

D. ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS
Stands with group for presentation, some difficulty communicating ideas, lack of preparation, or incomplete work. Communicates ideas with some enthusiasm, adequately prepared for presentation, supports group effort throughout presentation. Well prepared for debate, enthusiastic presentation, proper projection, clear delivery, gives constant support of group, and provides persuasive arguments.

Scale: 10-12=Expert 7-9=Intermediate 5-7=Novice

TOTAL POINTS:

RUBRIC FOR:	Taking Sides: The American Revolution
LEVEL	1	2	3	Self Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
ELEMENTS
A. CONTENT	Understands basic historical background information, includes some essential information and few facts.	Completes most assignments including essential information and exhibits a higher level of knowledge of the assignment.	Completes all assignments, exhibits a mastery knowledge of material, applies knowledge to create and support position.
B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS	Shows basic computer usage skills, accesses appropriate sites, includes at least one resource in project.	Includes 3 or more resources in assignment, shows a high level of computer knowledge, includes some advanced features in presentation.	Includes 5 or more sources,uses several advanced features, and creates a multimedia presentation to support position.
C. COOPERATIVE GROUP WORK	Presents occasional input in group setting, shares few decisions and responsibilities. Has difficulty participating.	Works well with others, takes part in most decisions, and contributes fair share to group.	Each member contributes to final outcome, motivates others, identifies the needs and works well with others, and assumes clear role and related responsibilities.
D. ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS	Stands with group for presentation, some difficulty communicating ideas, lack of preparation, or incomplete work.	Communicates ideas with some enthusiasm, adequately prepared for presentation, supports group effort throughout presentation.	Well prepared for debate, enthusiastic presentation, proper projection, clear delivery, gives constant support of group, and provides persuasive arguments.
Scale: 10-12=Expert 7-9=Intermediate 5-7=Novice			TOTAL POINTS: