Presentation Rubric—8th American Revolution

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Barbara Beard

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Content: Purpose
My presentation has a purpose or theme. All the parts of my presentation say something meaningful about the topic and why it was chosen.	My presentation has a topic. All the parts of my presentation say something important about the topic.	My presentation has a topic. Most parts of my presentation say something important about the topic.	My presentation’s topic is unclear. Many parts of my presentation seem off topic.
Content: Conclusions
I use my background knowledge to interpret my research information and draw meaningful conclusions. You must explain why you chose your topic as something significant.	I draw reasonable conclusions from my research.	With help, I draw conclusions from my research.	I rarely draw conclusions from my research.
Content: Supporting Information
Must include in detail: What was the law/tax, Who specifically was affected, When did it occur, What was the consequence(s), Where did this happen, Why was it significant, Why did it anger the colonists	Includes all of the information but research should have gone further.	Includes information about all but 1-2 aspects.	Missing several details and very obviously did not research thoroughly or know the topic.
I include appropriate, meaningful findings from credible research that support and explain my main points. I make direct reference to where I found my information.	I include appropriate findings from research to support and explain my main points.	I try to include findings from research to support and explain my main points, but some information is incomplete or inaccurate.	I do not include enough information to support and explain my main points.
Creativity
My presentation includes unusual and surprising features and components that excite my audience about my topic and add to the meaning.	My presentation includes some unusual and surprising features that interest my audience and relate to the meaning.	I try to include unusual and surprising features, but they do not add to the meaning of my presentation.	My presentation includes no unusual or surprising features, or the features I add detract from the meaning.
Organization
My presentation begins a statement introduces the theme in an interesting way, builds information in a logical way, and ends with a conclusion that leaves the audience with an interesting idea about the theme to think about.	My presentation begins with a statement that introduces the theme, builds information, and ends with a conclusion.	My presentation is missing a clear introduction or conclusion, and information may be presented in an illogical way.	My presentation is missing an introduction, a conclusion, and a sense of order.
Oral Presentation
I am prepared and have rehearsed my presentation. I speak clearly and smoothly in an engaging way.	I am prepared and have rehearsed my presentation. I speak clearly.	I am somewhat prepared, but I should have spent more time rehearsing. I deliver a presentation but I sometimes forget what I am doing or lose the audience’s attention.	I am not at all prepared. I have not rehearsed my presentation. I often forget what I am doing and lose the audience’s attention.