Skip to main content
iRubric: Mock Trial Rubric --- Defendant, Witnesses, and Experts

iRubric: Mock Trial Rubric --- Defendant, Witnesses, and Experts

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Mock Trial Rubric --- Defendant, Witnesses, and Experts 
Mock Trial Rubric --- Defendant, Witnesses, and Experts
This rubric will be used to assign grades to mock trial defendants, witnesses, and experts.
Rubric Code: KXB6595
By Tashamarie
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Law  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Witnesses and Defendant Rubric
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

17 pts

Average

15 pts

Poor

13 pts

Knowledge of Role and Preparation

Excellent

Has mastered the his or her part in the story. Knows all facts about his or her character and testifies to those facts in court. No use of notes or affidavits.
Good

Knows most of his/her story well. No more than once does the attorney, on direct or cross examination, require him/her to read from the affidavit or notes.
Average

Is not well-prepared. Get the idea, but testifies to facts beyond the character's affidavit and in doing so commits perjury.
Poor

Evidence would suggest that the witness or defendant barely prepared at all for trial. Very unclear on his/her role and the details of his part.
Acting Prowess

Excellent

Very convincing. Confident in his/her role within the trial. Stays in character throughout the entire activity.
Good

Usually convincing. A slip or two from time to time. Usually remains in character.
Average

Not terribly convincing. Has clearly invested little of himself / herself into the character and/or the activity.
Poor

Really not convincing at all, in anyway. Is unfamiliar with the story, and/or his/her character.
Active Involvement

Excellent

Student is constantly engaged in the class activity. Student does not need reminders to stay on task. No cell phone present.
Good

Student is often engaged in the activities. Student could participate more in class activity, but is never causing a distraction. Caught one time with a phone/device.
Average

Student is often engaged in the activity. Student needs a reminder to get back on task and can be distracting to teacher and classmates. Frequently on his/her phone.
Poor

Student is not involved with the class activity. Student needs constant reminders to get back on task. Student is distracting to the class as a whole. Phone does not seem to leave the student's hand.
Voice

Excellent

Speaks in a clear, audible voice.
Good

Usually speaks in a loud, audible voice.
Average

Needs to speak up more. Is occasionally too quiet or too monotonous.
Poor

Is frequently inaudible or perhaps speaks in a complete monotone.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Maintains eye contact with judge, lawyers, and/or jury throughout the entire trial.
Good

Usually maintains eye contact with judge, lawyers, and/or jury - but may stray from time-to-time.
Average

Frequently looking about, not making eye contact with court personnel.
Poor

Tends to stare at the floor or back wall. Rarely makes eye contact with any court personnel.



Keywords:
  • Mock Trial

Subjects:


Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98