Teacher name: __________________ Student Name ___________________ |
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Understanding of Topic | The individual clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented his/her information forcefully and convincingly. | The individual undestood the topic in-depth and presented his/her information with ease. | The individual seemed to understand the main points of the topic. | The individual did not show an adequate understanding of the topic. |
| Organization | All arguments were clearly tied to an idea (position on the issue) and organized in a tight, logical fashion. | Most arguments were clearly tied to an idea (position on the issue) and organized in a logical fashion. | All arguments were clearly tied to an idea (position on the issue) but the organization was sometimes not clear or logical. | Arguments were not clearly tied to an idea (position on the issue). |
| Information | All information presented in the press release was clear, accurate and thorough. | Most information presented in the press release was clear, accurate and thorough. | Information presented in the press release was clear,accurate,or thorough, but not all of these. | Information had several inaccuracies OR was not clear. |
| Use of Facts/Statistics | Every major point was well supported with several relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. | Every major point was adequately supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. | Most of the points were supported with facts, statistics and/or examples, but the relevance of some was questionable. | There was little support for the points. |
| Mechanics | Two or fewer minor mechanical errors. | A few minor mechanical errors. | Several misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Many errors in spelling and grammar. |
| Format | Product contains all essential components of a press release. | Product has most of the components of a press release. | Some attempt was made to write a press release. | Product is not written in the form of a press release. |
| Participation | The student accurately completed the worksheet and made insightful comments during the group discussion. | The student completed the worksheet and actively participated in group discussion. | The student completed some of the worksheet and was involved in the group discussion. | The student did not complete the worksheet and made few or no contributions to the group discussion. |
Adapted from a rubric created March 18, 2002 using
Rubistar http://rubistar4teachers.org
Copyright 2001, High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium
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