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Short story Presentation Short story Presentation Short Story Presentation that evaluates the following areas: 1. The effect the author's life impacted the literature. 2. The summary of the plot of the story. 3. The analysis of literary techniques used in the work. 4. The quality of the powerpoint/poster used in the presentation. 5. The quality of the oral presentation. 6. The preparedness of the presentation. 7. The timeliness of the assignment. Rubric Code: G7X692 By Melindapayne Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Short Story Presentation
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Biography of the Author 10 pts	Poor Student gave a brief historic background of the author's life.	Fair Student gave a detailed biography of the author from the textbook.	Good Student gave a biographical account but also added information concerning life details, such as geographical details, that impacted on the author's work.	Excellent Student did independent study of author's life that led to a deeper understanding of the art of the writer.
Summary of the Plot 10 pts	Poor Student gave a brief summary of the the story's plot.	Fair Student gave a brief summary of the plot and characters in the story.	Good Student summarized the plot of the story but also provided analysis of the plot with conflict and characterization.	Excellent Student analyzed how the conflicts experienced by the characters advanced the plot of the story.
Analysis of Literary Techniques 40 pts (Character analysis, Symbolism - Setting, and Theme-Irony)	Poor Student identified one or two literary techniques in the story but did not demonstrate deep comprehension of the techniques.	Fair Student identified two or more literary techniques in the story but did not demonstrate deep comprehension of their uses in the story.	Good Student identified three or more literary techniques in the story and did demonstate comprehension of their uses in the story.	Excellent Student identified four or more literary devices in the story and demonstrated exceptional understanding of the techniques as used in the story.
Quality of Powerpoint/Visual Aids 20 pts	Poor Student used visual aides to enhance the presentation, but the presentations were lacking in depth and understanding. Numerous errors in grammar and punctuation.	Fair Student used visual aides to enhance the presentation, but could have developed them more. Errors in grammar or punctuation detracted from powerpoint.	Good Student used visual aides that showed a good understanding of the work and the concepts involved in the work. Minor grammar or punctuation errors.	Excellent Student's visual aides were excellent and clearly demonstrated mastery of the assignment. No grammar or punctuation errors.
Prepared Class Discussion Questions 10 pts	Poor Student did not provide any discussion questions to aide in facilitating short story.	Fair Student prepared 1-2 questions that led to a discussion about short story.	Good Student prepared 3-4 discussion questions that were unique and original that created solid discussion.	Excellent Student prepared 5 or more discussion questions that provoked intellectual and critical thinking as well as discussion.
Preparedness 10 pts	Poor Student did not present when assigned. Late assignment.	Fair Student was late in presenting. Preparation was evident but more work would have enhanced the presentation.	Good Student was ready to present and well prepared.	Excellent Student was well-prepared academically and professionally. All equipment worked and student appeared to have practiced delivery.

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