Rubric for War of the Worlds

 

Exemplary
15 pts

Accomplished
13 pts

Developing
11 pts

Beginning
9pts

Research Notecards

Information fully researched - subject, ideas, source very clearly explained

Information well researched - subject, ideas, source clearly explained

Information somewhat researched - subject, ideas somewhat clearly explained

Information rambles - not clear

Preparation

Class time was very well used and materials are very well prepared and ready.

Class time was well used and materials are prepared and ready.

Class time was somewhat well used and materials are somewhat prepared and ready.

Class time was not well used and materials were not well prepared.

Web Page Content Evaluation

Items on evaluation were covered thoroughly.

Items on evaluation were well covered.

Items on evaluation were somewhat covered.

Items on evaluation were not covered.

Script

Story line has a definite plot with a well-defined beginning, middle, and end.

Characters are fully integrated into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience throughout the presentation.

Story line has an identifiable plot with a recognizable beginning, middle, and end. Characters are somewhat integrated into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience most of the time.

The plot of the story line was attempted but the beginning, middle, and end were not consistently recognizable. Characters are integrated very little into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience some of the time.

The plot of the story line is not easily identified. Integration of characters into the story is not present. The plot does not hold the attention of the audience.

 

Exemplary
20 pts

Accomplished
17 pts

Developing
15 pts

Beginning
13pts

Presentation/

Performance

Presentation was very entertaining and held the attention of the audience throughout the performance. Few to no errors were made in the performance of the script. Sound effects were well integrated. Transitions between segments were smooth.

Presentation was entertaining and held the attention of the audience during most of the performance. Some minor errors were made in the performance of the script. Sound effects were somewhat integrated. Transitions between segments had little hesitation.

Presentation was moderately entertaining and held the attention of the audience during some of the performance. Some major errors were made in the performance of the script. Integration of sound effects was attempted but did not always achieve success. Transitions between segments were choppy.

Presentation was not very entertaining and did not hold the attention of the audience during the performance. Many major errors were made in the performance of the script. Integration of sound effects was poor. Transitions between segments were poor.

Maximum Student Grade
Research Notecards 15 ______
Preparation 15 ______
Web Page Content Evaluation 15 ______
Script 15 ______
Presentation/Performance (Indiv) 20 ______
Presentation/Performance (Group) 20 ______
Total 100 ______

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