iRubric: Mock Trial rubric

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

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

Pretrial, opening and closing statements show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the claim.

Witness statements are adequately developed, fairly consistent and accurately performed.

Attorney questions and objections are clear, logical and relevant most of the time. Most of the questions and objections are properly formed.

Pretrial, opening and closing statements show an understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the claim.

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

Attorney questions lack logic; most questions are poorly formed.

Pretrial, opening and closing statements show some understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the claim.

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

Attorney questions are irrelevant or unclear.

Pretrial, opening and closing statements are inconsistent with evidence supporting or opposing the claim.

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Their dress adds to the performance and their portrayal is well adapted to the setting.

Presenter is believable. They use adequate body and facial expression, and their portrayal is adapted to the setting.

Presenter lacks realism. Their body and facial expressions do not match their portrayal.

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

Presenter is not dressed appropriately for court.