Harriett Tubman Fredrick Douglas Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis Battle at Fort Sumter Any Union or Confederate General or Soldier John Wilkes Booth Grading and Rubric: Grading will be based off your group’s presentation to the class as well as written transcripts/written notes to prepare for the presentation. Each group will give a grade to the members of the group. If someone in your group is not working or adding to the presentation, this student will receive a lower grade. These group grades will be anonymous. Below is the rubric for the presentation and written work. Presentation Rubric 5-4 4-3 3-2 2-1 Research researched the subject and integrated 3 or more \"tidbits\" from their research into their newscast. Group researched the subject and integrated 2 \"tidbits\" from their research into their newscast. Group researched the subject and integrated 1 \"tidbit\" from their research into their newscast. Either no research was done or it was not clear that the group used it in the newscast. Accuracy of Facts All supportive facts are reported accurately (3 of 3). Almost all facts are reported accurately (2 of 3). One fact is reported accurately. No facts are reported accurately OR no facts were reported. Awareness of Audience All students in group can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics they chose fit their intended audience. All students in can explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics they chose fit their intended audience. There was some awareness of the audience, but not all of the students can describe how the vocabulary, audio and graphics they chose fit their intended audience Limited attention to audience in designing newscast AND/OR one or members of the group can explain how the element relate to the audience. Speaks clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time but mispronounces 1 or more words. Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time and mispronounces no words. Does NOT clearly and distinctly most of the time AND/OR mispronounces more than 1 word. Duration of presentation The presentation was between 5 and 10 minutes and did not seem hurried or too slow. The presentation was between 5 and 10 minutes but seemed SLIGHTLY hurried or too slow. The presentation was between 5 and 10 minutes but seemed VERY hurried or too slow. The presentation was too long or too short. Written transcripts/Written notes
5-4 4-3 3-2 2-1 Organization Information is very organized with paragraphs and subheadings. Information is organized with paragraphs. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. The information appears to be disorganized. 8) Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Sources All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. Some sources are not accurately documented. Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Notes Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. Notes are recorded. Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders.