Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Oral Presentation

Voice projection,
body language,
grammar,  pronunciation and
organization showing preparation  is not enough

Voice projection,
body language,
grammar,  pronunciation and
organization reflecting development and movement towards mastery of performance.

Appropriate voice projection,
body language,
grammar,  pronunciation and
organization reflecting mastery of performance.

Appropriate voice projection,
body language,
grammar,  pronunciation and
organization exhibiting confidence in knowledge of all the material presented

Poster design and presentation

Poster is copied

A few graphics are included

Poster is not organized and difficult to follow.

Display does not attract viewer's attention.

Words, graphics and other visuals do not enhance presentation.

Presenters' response to questions asked is not enough

Includes a take-off on a previous example

Poster is organized

Display reflects development towards mastery of performance.

Graphics, visuals and words need improvement

Presenters' responses to questions demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and project.

Includes original  idea

Poster is  organized and easy to follow.

Display attracts viewer's attention.

Words are easy to read

Graphics and other visuals are appropriate

The poster is neat 

Presenters' responses to questions demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and project.

Includes original or new idea

Poster is well organized and easy to follow.

Display attracts viewer's attention.

Words are easy to read

Graphics and other visuals enhance presentation.

The poster is neat and appealing to look at.

Presenters' responses to questions demonstrate a  deep understanding on the knowledge of subject matter and project.

Role play

Preparation is not enough 

Does not relate to the theme

Identifies the characters in the story

Stops too soon/ Drags out too long

More preparation is needed 

Related to the theme

Identifies the descriptions, direct speech, and actions of the characters

Stops too soon/ Drags out too long

Well-prepared and well-related to the theme reflecting mastery of performance.

Identifies the thoughts and feelings of the characters

Ends up with a favorable response

The timing of the role-play is acceptable

Well-prepared and well-related to the theme exhibiting confidence in knowledge of all the material presented

Identifies the thoughts, feelings, motives, and values of the characters

Ends up with a favorable response

The timing of the role-play was right

Collaboration

Often "do your own thing" during group sessions and/or have difficulty at times with doing the part of the group work.

Not always prepared with assigned work.

Mostly able to participate appropriately during group sessions. 

Avoids most conflicts and able to settle any that occur.

Almost always came to group sessions prepared and ready to work.

Cooperative, able to keep the group on target when members stray away from the task for the day.

Always an example to fellow group members by coming well prepared, doing assignments, sharing the responsibility of presenting and helping other team members to get along cooperatively.

Compilation

Collects a little information that relates to the topic

Grammar and spelling
Organization
Formatting need to be improved.

Collects some information--some relates to the topic.

Grammar and spelling
Organization
Formatting is not well organized.

Collects enough basic information--mostly relates to the topic.

Grammar and spelling
Organization
Formatting is satisfactory.

Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.

Grammar and spelling
Organization
Formatting is excellent.