iRubric: Mock Trial Presentation Rubric

Witness statements are not developed, and presentation shows little or no preparation.

Attorney questions/objections are irrelevant or unclear.

Judge seems lost in terms of court proceedings and does not seem to understand the objections raised by the attorneys.

Statements and questions are inconsistent with evidence supporting or opposing the case.

Performs role reading notes.

Witness statements, questions, and/or performances show a lack of preparation.

Attorney questions/objections lack logic; most questions/objections are poorly formed.

Judge sometimes seems lost in terms of court proceedings and does not always seem to understand the objections raised by the attorneys.

Statements and questions show some understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role mostly reading notes.

Witness statements are fully developed, completely consistent with historical record, and accurately portrayed.

Attorney questions/objections are relevant, logical, and clear; questions/objections are properly formed and delivered.

Judge often keeps court proceedings on track and often understands the objections raised by attorneys.

Statements and questions show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the case.<

Witness statements are fully developed, completely consistent with historical record, and accurately portrayed.

Attorney questions/objections are relevant, logical, and clear; questions/objections are properly formed and delivered.

Judge keeps court proceedings on track and always understands the objections raised by the attorneys.

Statements and questions show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the case.<b

Presenter needs to be more convincing. Body and facial expressions are not used.

General attire not appropriate for audience (jeans, t-shirt, shorts).

Presenter lacks realism. Body and facial expressions do not match portrayal.

Casual business attire, but wore sneakers or seemed somewhat wrinkled.

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Portrayal is well adapted to the setting.

Business attire, very professional look.

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Portrayal is well adapted to the setting.

Business attire, very professional look.

Did not go beyond the outline.

Incorrect answers or unable to respond.

Had difficulty going beyond the outline.

Answers were inconsistent with statement.

Creative integration of relevant and appropriate knowledge beyond what given in the outline.

Remained composed; answers completely consistent with statement.

Creative integration of relevant and appropriate knowledge beyond what given in the outline.

Remained composed; answers completely consistent with statement.