iRubric: Newsreel Presentation Rubric

Students make no eye contact, is unable to be understood, speaks too fast to understand or too quiet to hear.

Students occasionally make eye contact, are hard to understand or speaks so that hearing the presentation is difficult.

Students maintains eye contact most of the time, speak slowly and clearly most of the time, and can be heard for most of the presentation.

Students maintain eye contact with audience, delivery is slow and clear, volume is easy to hear for the entire presentation. Student sounds like a news reporter.

Topic is presented in a confusing manner AND there is little to no historical background of where it came from. No usage of a primary source.

Topic is presented in a basic manner that may lack depth OR there is little to no historical background of where it came from. Usage of the primary source may be superficial or forced.

Topic is presented in an acceptable though not detailed manner OR there is some historical background of where it came from. Covers the majority of opportunities and hardships. Integrated one primary source in a somewhat meaningful way.

Topic is presented in-depth. Shares clear, meaningful ideas backed with pertinent specific details explaining the opportunities and hardships. Integrated the use of the primary source to enhance understanding.

Students did not use any visuals or creativity.

Students included 1-2 props and were mildly relative and creative.

Students included 1-2 props that were mostly relevant with some creativity that added to the presentation.

Students included at least two props that were relevant and useful for understanding the information. Students also showed excellent creativity that enhanced the presentation.