iRubric: Current Event Rubric

The presenter does not have a grasp of the article information and is unable to answer questions from the audience.

The presenter somewhat grasps the article information and struggles answering the audience's questions.

The presenter has a grasp of the article information and is able to answer MOST of the audience's questions.

The presenter has a grasp of the article information and is able to answer ALL questions from the audience.

Presenter does not have questions or the article

Presenter does not have 2 questions typed. Student does not have article printed.

Presenter has article but not the 2 questions prepared.

Presenter has article printed and 2 questions typed.

Poor delivery of presentation. Reads report word-for-word with no eye contact. Presenter cannot be heard from back of classroom.

Presenter's voice is low. There is little eye contact, and the student doesn't ask class discussion-based questions..

Solid delivery of presentation with summary, analysis and discussion-based questions. Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently looks at notes.

Exceptional delivery of article presentation with smooth transition of fact summary, analysis and discussion-based questions. Maintains eye contact and uses a clear voice.