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TED talk 
TED Talk - Dedham Style
In the style of TED Talks, this is an informative, impassioned, talk about a topic that is of great interest to the speaker. This can take the form of a purely informative talk, or a persuasive speech.
Rubric Code: BXB68XB
By kjdriedger
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  a hit TED Talk

96.5 pts

Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

85 pts

Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

71.5 pts

Charlie Brown teacher

52 pts

a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

31 pts

Essential Questions Addressed
5 pts

Develop an Essential Question or Problem around which to Focus Your Work & Thinking
(What will you say?)
a hit TED Talk

Presentation comprehensively addresses the essential question and/or vividly addresses a topic; uses evidence such as information, data, storytelling, and more; there is a clear theme and focus.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Presentation addresses the essential question; uses evidence such as information, data, and/or storytelling; a theme is present but focus is lacking somewhat.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

Presentation partially addresses the essential question (or fails to use evidence); or kinda makes a statement. There's some focus but not sure there is a true topical theme. Wanders around.
Charlie Brown teacher

Presentation does not answer an essential question or make a clear statement, but it sorta says something.
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

A failed attempt at some sorta focus around something that resembles a question.
Background & Context
15 pts

Science content and background research. (What you say!)
a hit TED Talk

Substantial, relevant, meaningful and accurate background information. This whipper-snapper knows their stuff inside-out.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Very relevant and meaning background information. Highly informative display of core content, enriched with a few sprinklings of a few extras.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

Relevant and reasonably meaningful background information. There's enough for others to learn some new stuff and even a juicy tidbit.
Charlie Brown teacher

Very little background information of questionable relevance.
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

No real information or inaccurate information. Kinda plain Jane stuff.
Presentation Design
10 pts

Function & Aesthetic (a.k.a Works Well & Looks Good) How you show!
MEDIA
a hit TED Talk

Effectively uses media to create a dynamic and compelling presentation that looks professional and delivers the necessary information; emphasizes visuals over text; uses two or more delivery methods.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Effectively uses media to create a product that looks professional and delivers the necessary information; emphasizes visuals over text.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

Somewhat effectively uses media to create a product that looks professional and delivers the necessary information; but emphasizes too much text over visuals.
Charlie Brown teacher

Does not effectively uses media to create a product that looks professional or delivers the necessary information; fails to use visuals or text dominates the presentation.
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

"Hey, i tossed something together last night, what else do you want from me? It is nice and simple so you all do not get confused." ;)
Presentation Delivery
10 pts

How well do you deliver? How you say and show it!
LISTENING & SPEAKING
a hit TED Talk

Effectively engages the audience and delivers information with confidence, continuous eye contact, and minimal disruption in a 2 - 4 minute presentation. A smooth operator.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Effectively engages the audience and delivers information with relative confidence; plenty of eye contact, in a 2 - 4 minute presentation. Nuisances to audience are remote.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

Mostly engages the audiences; noticeable but negligible lack of confidence in the information; solid eye contact; OR comes in outside of 2 - 4 min. Some irritation for the audience. Mostly heard.
Charlie Brown teacher

Partly engages the audiences; lack of confidence in the information; poor eye contact; OR comes in outside of 2 - 4 min. Doesn't overly care about the audience, so if annoyed, whatever!
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

Not a good day. But there's always tomorrow. I think.
Written Prep and Effectiveness
5 pts

Speech/Talking Points and Text in Presentation I'll be ready to say! (especially they start & finish)
WRITING
a hit TED Talk

Effectively uses writing/written language in the presentation in a unique/creative way -- very compelling and well written script/talking points.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Effectively engages writing/written language in the presentation -- well written script/talking points.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

Somewhat effectively uses writing in the presentation -- written script/talking points evident.
Charlie Brown teacher

Does not effectively use writing in the presentation or did not use any writing in the presentation -- did not write a script or talking points.
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

Clearly decided writing as part of the planning process in not important. Say what?
Information Sources
5 pts

Information is cited either in writing or in speech. Who also said it?
RESEARCH
a hit TED Talk

All sources properly cited. 3 plus text as expected and specified in preparation guide.
Steve Jobs @ MacWorld

Most or a few sources cited. 2 plus text. Not quite as expected and specified in preparation guide.
Mr. D. when in Survival Mode

A couple sources cited. 1 plus text. Half! Why not go all the way?
Charlie Brown teacher

One source cited. The text! I am a lazy researcher. I prefer video and bubble tea.
a Shoe Salesman Mechanic

No citations provided and research is not evident. Research? What is that? I have sleep to enjoy!



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