ACTIVITY

Expert

4 Points

Intermediate

3 Points

Novice

2 Points

Beginner

0 Points

Research and Note taking

Note cards indicate presenter(s) accurately researched and used  information from the following:

·          at least 4 internet sources

·          interpreted factual information or quotes

·          alternative points of view

·          graphic(s)

Note cards indicate presenter(s) accurately researched and used  information from at least 3 of the 4 following points:

·          3 internet sources

·          interpreted factual information or quotes

·          alternative points of view

·          graphic(s)

Note cards indicate presenter(s) accurately researched and used  information from at least 2 of the 4 following points:

·          2 or less internet sources

·          interpreted factual information or quotes

·          alternative points of view

·          graphic(s)

Note cards indicate presenter(s) inaccurate research and/or used incorrect information.

Preproduction Plan Storyboard/Graphic Organizer

The storyboard/graphic organizer illustrates the slide presentation structure.  All slides are numbered, and there is a beginning, middle, and end to the presentation. The storyboard plan/organizer uses any media source (i.e. Word, Inspiration, paper/pencil…) and each slide includes:

·          title of slide

·          list of ideas for content

·          background color, placement & size of graphic and headings

·          hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide i.e. www.archkck.org

There at least 14 slides for this presentation.

The storyboard/graphic organizer illustrates the slide presentation structure.  There is a logical order to the presentation and 3 of the 4 following points are present:

·          title of slide

·          list of ideas for content

·          background color, placement & size of graphic and headings

·          hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide i.e. www.archkck.org

The number of slides for this presentation are:

·          10 - 13 slides

The storyboard/graphic organizer illustrates the slide presentation structure.  There is a logical order to the presentation and 2 of the 4 following points are present:

·          title of slide

·          list of ideas for content

·          background color, placement & size of graphic and headings

·          hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide i.e.  www.archkck.org

The number of slides for this presentation are:

·          6 – 9 slides

The storyboard/graphic organizer illustrates does not provide an overview of the presentation. The number of slides for this presentation are:

·          0 - 5 slides

ACTIVITY

Expert

4 Points

Intermediate

3 Points

Novice

2 Points

Beginner

0 Points

Introduction

The introduction:

·          presents the overall topic

·          draws the audience into the presentation

·          uses interesting questions or relates to the audience’s interests

The introduction presents 2 of the 3 following points:

·          the overall topic

·          draws the audience into the presentation

·          uses interesting questions or relates to the audience’s interests

The introduction presents 1 of the 3 following points:

·          the overall topic

·          draws the audience into the presentation

·          uses interesting questions or relates to the audience’s interests

The introduction:

·          does not familiarize the audience to what will follow

·          is unclear

·          is inappropriate for the audience

Content

The content covers the topic in-depth and is written clearly and concisely with:

·          a logical progression of ideas and supporting information

·          motivating questions or graphic organizers that provide the audience with the sense of the main idea

·          accurate, current information that comes mainly from  *primary sources

The content is written with a logical order of ideas and supporting information or covers 2 of the 3 following points:

·          a logical progression of ideas and supporting information

·          motivating questions or graphic organizers that provide the audience with the sense of the main idea

·          accurate, current information that comes mainly from  *primary sources

The content is unclear, covers topics that don’t seem to fit, or covers 1 of the 3 following points:

·          a logical progression of ideas and supporting information

·          motivating questions or graphic organizers that provide the audience with the sense of the main idea

·          accurate, current information that comes mainly from  *primary sources

The content:

·          lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information

·          includes little information and only one or two facts about the topic

·          is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect.

·          is unclear

Text Elements

The text is easy-to-read, font point size varies, and enhances readability.  The text: 

·          includes the use of italics, bold, and indentations 

·          is appropriate in length for the target audience

·          includes background and colors enhance the readability of text

Overall the text is easy to read, but in a few places is awkward. Text covers only 2 of the 3 following points:  

·          the use of italics, bold, and indentations 

·          appropriate in length for the target audience

·          includes background and colors that enhance the readability of text

Overall readability is difficult and text covers only 1 of the 3 following points:  

·          the use of italics, bold, and indentations 

·          appropriate in length for the target audience

·          includes background and colors that enhance the readability of text

The text is extremely difficult to read.

Layout

The layout is pleasing to the eye and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of:

·          headings

·          subheadings

·          white space

The layout uses 2 of the 3 following points:

·          headings

·          subheadings

·          white space

The layout uses 1 of the 3 following points:

·          headings

·          subheadings

·          white space

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability.

ACTIVITY

Expert

4 Points

Intermediate

3 Points

Novice

2 Points

Beginner

0 Points

Citations

All sources of information are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.

Most sources of information are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.

Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics are not properly cited.

No sources cited.

Graphics, Sounds, and/or Animation

The graphics, sounds, or animation:

·          support the main idea

·          are creative

·          are appropriate

·          varies in size and resolution

The graphics, sounds, or animation is included in 3 of the 4:

·          support the main idea

·          are creative

·          are appropriate

·          varies in size and resolution

The graphics, sounds, or animation is included in 2 of the 4:

·          support the main idea

·          are creative

·          are appropriate

·          varies in size and resolution

There are no graphics, sounds, or animation or they are confusing.

Writing Mechanics

The text is written in a clear and concise manner with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling.

The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling.

Three or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. 

Five or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. 

Teamwork (Optional)

The presenters document how they:

·          brainstormed, discussed, assumed roles and solved problems.

·          helped one another and shared ideas

·          developed and evaluated their finished product(s)

The presenters document how they:

·          divided tasks

·          shared the workload

·          managed problems in a way that advanced the group goal

The presenters:

·          occasionally helped one another but required teacher assistance to resolve differences

·          did not equally share the responsibility of the project

The presenters required teacher assistance with dividing tasks and resolving differences to work through the project.