Rubrics for assessing different skills (writing, presentations,making a poster)

Persuasive Essay Rubric

Area	Criteria	Score  10/5 = always/excellent    8/4 = frequently/very good    6/3 = sometimes/good    4/2 = seldom/fair    2/1 = never/needs                                                                        improvement	Student Score for each area
Introduction	Includes a hook to get the reader's attention (5 POINTS)
	Background/Elaboration from “the hook” (5 POINTS)
	Goal/Thesis statement is clear (10 POINTS)
First Argument	Topic sentence states the reason. (10 POINTS) Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. (10 POINTS)
Second Argument	Topic sentence states the reason. (10 POINTS) Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. (10 POINTS)
Third Argument	Topic sentence states the reason. (10 POINTS) Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. (10 POINTS)
Opposing Viewpoint	Topic sentence states the opposing view. (10 POINTS) Rebuttal is clear and makes sense. (10 POINTS) Elaboration to back the rebuttal is clear and persuasive. (10 POINTS)
Conclusion	Paraphrase of main points (5 POINTS) Restate thesis statement. (5 POINTS) Personal comment or a call to action. (10 POINTS)
Mechanics	Sentences make sense (5 POINTS)
	Spelling (5 POINTS)
	capitals, punctuation (5 POINTS)
	word usage; transition signals (5 POINTS)
TOTAL	POINTS (out of 150)

Making A Poster: Poster rubric Teacher name: Miss Holder Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Required Elements	The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.  Includes a simple message.	All required elements are included on the poster.	All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.	Several required elements were missing.
Labels	All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.
Graphics - Relevance	All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. Has a strong visual impact.	All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation.	Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
Attractiveness	The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Makes the viewer want to take action.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Grammar	There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.

Explain how you assigned points to each element of the rubric and conclude with how the use of rubrics can impact learning in your classroom: 

I will use this rubric after my students have completed their posters on WW1 propaganda posters.  This rubric ensures that the poster includes a simple message, has a strong visual impact, and makes the viewer want to take the action suggested.  This will take out the guess work for both students and instructors.  The instructor will have a consistent grading method and the students will know what they need to do in order to attain the grade they want.

POWER POINT PRESENTATION RUBRICS

Students will use this checklist to ensure that their final PowerPoint presentation is complete and correct.  The checklist is similar to the rubric by which their presentation will be graded.

Power Point Presentation Title  _____________________________Date:  ______________

Group members:______________________________________________________________   

CATEGORY		RESPONSIBILITIES
Content		The information we gave was interesting or important to others.
		We were well informed about our topic.
		We included reliable, factual information.
		We added supportive detail to the main point(s).
		We utilized my prior projects for support.
Organization		We organized ideas in a logical way.
		The information and arguments/details were easy to understand.
		We stayed focused and did not get off the topic.
		The introduction included a clear statement of the main point(s).
		The body of the presentation contained supportive details about the main point(s).
		We included a strong conclusion was present.
Visual Aids And Technology Use		Pictures and graphics improved the presentation or reinforced main points.
		Pictures, graphics and their placement were creative.
		Presentation was attractive.
		Letters and fonts were easily viewed and read by the entire audience.
		Slides contained no spelling or grammatical errors.
Delivery		We maintained eye-contact most of the time.
		We spoke to the entire audience, not just one or two people and everyone could hear us.
		We didn't speak too fast or too slow.
		We used standard grammar.
		We used my notes but I did not read directly from them.
Resources		We used resources that addressed the topic.
		We used authentic print resources.
		We used interviews with others as a resource.
		We used our own words in the speech; we didn't copy all the words.

This is the rubric by which the students will be evaluated for the PowerPoint Presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation Teacher name: Russell/Reinert Group Name: ____________________________________________________________ Title of Presentation:  _____________________________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent-4	Good-3	Satisfactory-2	Needs Improvement-1
Content - Accuracy	All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.	Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that seems inaccurate.	The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly inaccurate.	Content confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Sequencing of Information	Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the next slide.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or piece of information seems out of place.	Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or piece of information seems out of place.	There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to give a good understanding of the topic. The project is consistent with the driving question.	Project is lacking one or two key elements. Project is consistent with driving question most of the time.	Project is missing more than two key elements. It is rarely consistent with the driving question.	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies. .Project is completely inconsistent with driving question.
Use of Graphics	All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the topic of the presentation.	A few graphics are not attractive but all support the topic of the presentation.	All graphics are attractive but a few do not support the topic of the presentation.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Text - Font Choice & Formatting	Font formats (color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.	Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability.	Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.	Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.
Spelling and Grammar	Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.	Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.	Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.	Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
Cooperation	Group shares tasks and all performed responsibly all of the time.	Group shares tasks and performed responsibly most of the time.	Group shares tasks and performs responsibly some of the time.	Group often is not effective in sharing tasks and/or sharing responsibility.

Delivery

Members spoke at a good rate, volume and with good grammar.  They maintained eye-contact while using, but not reading their notes.

Members spoke a little faster or slower than necessary, or too quietly or loudly.  They used acceptable grammar.  They maintained eye-contact, but relied too much on their notes.

Members spoke at a good rate and volume, but used poor grammar.  They  relied heavily on their notes.

Members demonstrated having paid little attention to rate, volume or grammar.  They read nearly word for word from notes.