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Mock Trial

Trial Rubric - Mock Trial

Rubric evaluates both evidence and performance in the "Boston Tea Party" mock trial.

Rubric Code: XX74893

By scounts_iii

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Subject: History

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

Boston Tea Party
	Poor 5 pts	Needs Improvement 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Prep-Gathering Evidence	Poor Missing evidence	Needs Improvement Evidence is included, but not analyzed or explained	Good evidence is included and analyzed	Excellent evidence is included and thoroughly analyzed
Evidence for Trial	Poor Little to no explanation of the evidence or the law.	Needs Improvement Analysis/explanation of the evidence doesn't show the relationship or is not part of the topic of trial.	Good Evidence Analysis shows some relationship between the character's actions and the law.	Excellent Evidence Analysis shows a clear relationship between the character's actions and the law.
Delivery and Presentation	Poor Speaker never looks up, cannot be heard, moves nervously, or stands rooted to one spot.	Needs Improvement Speaker uses note cards to avoid making eye contact. Volume and pace are difficult to follow. Movements are not related to speech and reflect nervousness.	Good Speaker uses notes but maintains adequate eye contact with the jury. Volume and pace are consistent with main points. Gestures and movement are used hesitantly.	Excellent Speaker makes frequent eye contact with the jury. Volume and pace reflect intensity of main points. Movement and gestures add emphasis to main points.
Extra Credit	Poor Made an attempt at dressing the part. 2pts	Needs Improvement Had some period correct features. 5pts	Good Resembled the time era. 8pts	Excellent Very accurate attire for the era. 10pts