Student Name:
BIOGRAPHY BOOK REPORT RUBRIC
POINTS Historical Accuracy
10
All historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order.
8
Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Point-of-view, information, and dialogue proposed were often in character. Student uses props and a costume that accurately fit the period, and makes the presentation better.
6
Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order. Point-of-view, information, and dialogue proposed were sometimes in character.
4
Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order. Point-of-view, information, and dialogue proposed were rarely in character. The student uses no props OR costume in the presentation.
Role
Point-of-view, information, and dialogue proposed were consistently in character. Student uses several props and a costume that accurately fit the period, show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better. Student presented all information that was required in the 5 questions.
Props/Costume
N/A Student presented most information OR was unclear on some required on the 5 questions. Student included less information than was required on the 5 questions. Student did not use the 5 questions to guide the information they presented. Student did not hand-in graphic organizer N/A Presentation is less than 3 minutes.
Required Elements
Student thoroughly Student completed completed and and handed-in the handed-in the graphic graphic organizer organizer Presentation is 3-5 minutes long. N/A
N/A
Report Grade: ____ /60
___Bonus Point: Student handed in research and their notes in addition to the graphic organizer.
Presentation Skill Achieved:
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D
Comment:______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Exceeds Expectations Preparedness
Student is completely prepared, has obviously rehearsed and responded confidently to classmates’ questions. Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. distinctly all (10095%) the time, and pronounces all words correctly.
Meets Expectations
Student is prepared, probably rehearsed and responded to classmates’ questions with some hesitation.
Working Towards Expectations
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking and that the student was not confident in their responses to classmates’ questions
Difficulty Meeting Expectations
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Enthusiasm
Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Stands up straight and establishes some eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Facial expressions Very little use of and body language do facial expressions not portray or body language. enthusiasm. Is the student nervous? Sometimes stands up straight and establishes some eye contact. Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Posture and Eye Contact
Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (10095%) the time, but mispronounces a few words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 9485%) of the time. Mispronounces many words.
Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word. Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.
Listens to Other Presentations
N/A
Listens intently and Sometimes does not is engaged by their appear to be listening classmates’ but is not distracting. presentations. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Skill Achieved:
E M W D