iRubric: Day of the Dead Presentation with altar rubric

Oral presentation is pronounced incorrectly, so much so that understanding may be impossible. It is evident that the student did not practice.

Oral presentation is pronounced fairly well, some parts may be incomprehensible or there is too much interference with English. Understood only by a sympathetic native speaker.

Oral presentation is pronounced correctly most of the time. There may be errors, but these do not interfere with understanding. It is evident that the student practiced. May have needed some more practice to perfect.

Oral presentation is pronounced correctly almost all the time. Student speaks loudly and enunciates enough to be understood by most anyone. Student is not rushing, but is not too slow.

The student has very little fluency. Too many pauses to be understood or the presentation is completely read.

Student read most of the presentation, no entonation or very little entonation.

Student does not read the presentation, may rely a little too much on cue card. Student made an effort to present in a fluent way. Entonation is good.

Student does not read the presentation. Has a cue card in english, but it only used to aid when needed. Student does not depend on cue for fluency. Entonation is excellent.

Includes 3 or fewer explanations/elements of a typical ofrenda. Elements chosen do not clearly help define/explain significance of the holiday.

Includes at least 5 explanations/elements of a typical ofrenda. Elements chosen mostly help define/explain significance of the holiday.

Includes at least 6 explanations/elements of a typical ofrenda. Elements chosen clearly help define/explain significance of the holiday.

Includes at least 8 explanations/elements of a typical ofrenda. Elements chosen clearly help define/explain significance of the holiday.

Students cannot explain why elements were added to ofrenda. Students show a lack of understanding of cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos.

Students can clearly and confidently explain why some elements were added to ofrenda. Students show a basic understanding of cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos.

Students can clearly and confidently explain why most elements were added to ofrenda. Students show a good understanding of cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos.

Students can clearly and confidently explain why elements were added to ofrenda. Students show an excellent understanding of cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos.

Writing is cliche, uninspired.
Hardly any representation of the person and lacks character.
Many spelling and grammar mistakes.
No creativity or supporting details.

Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.
Some representation of both the character writing the eulogy, and the character the eulogy is written about.
Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.
Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.

Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing. Good representation of both the character writing the eulogy, and the character the eulogy is written about.
There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.
Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.

Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.
Excellent representation of both the character writing the eulogy, and the character the eulogy is written about.
Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work. Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.