iRubric: German Expressionism Group Project Rubric

All main points were thoughtfully and correctly identified, explained and supported with facts, examples, etc. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the topic of study. Answers all questions with excellent elaborations. Fully meets and exceeds expectations.

All main points were identified, explained and supported with facts, examples, etc., but support materials may have been lacking in relevance or thoughtfulness. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the various aspects of the topic of study.
Answers all questions and meets expectations.

Limited and partially developed detail. Demonstrates partial understanding of the various aspects of the topic of study. Appears uncomfortable with the information. Meets most expectations.

Underdeveloped, vague, confusing detail. Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the various terms and/or their connection to the topic of study. Demonstrates little understanding of the subject. Does not meet expectations.

Speakers rarely refers to notes or slide show. Make sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.

Speakers maintain inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.

Speakers frequently refer to notes and/or slide show. Make little eye contact with the audience.

Speakers read the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiastic about topic and effectively engages the audience.

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate. Satisfactorily engages the audience.

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate. Sometimes engages the audience.

Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate. Bored the audience.