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Mock Trial Rubric--Prosecution/Defendant 
This rubric will evaluate the quality of the opening/closing statement written, questions developed, participation in the trial, and reflection.
Rubric Code: K7W3BC
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Excellent

10 pts

Above Average

8 pts

Average

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Student/Teacher Score

(N/A)

Active Involvement

Excellent

Student is constantly engaged in the class activity. Student does not need reminders to stay on task.
Above Average

Student is often engaged in the activities. Student could participate more in class activity, but is never causing a distraction.
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.
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.
Student/Teacher Score
Preparation

Excellent

Student completed research and/or is ready with required materials for the trial. Student has done all assignments with best effort and is ready for the trial.
Above Average

Student usually completes research and/or is ready with required materials for the class. Student has done required assignments and is ready for class.
Average

Student sometimes completes research and/or has materials. Student has completed some assignments and is sometimes ready for class.
Poor

Student did not complete required research and/or assignments. Student contributed little or nothing at all to the overall activity.
Student/Teacher Score
Questioning

Excellent

Developed at least 15 questions to ask witnesses. These questions included at least 8 thick questions and 7 thin questions.
Above Average

Developed at least 13 questions to ask witnesses. These questions included some thick and some thin questions.
Average

Developed at least 9 questions to ask witnesses. These questions included mostly thin questions.
Poor

Developed at least 5 questions to ask witnesses. These questions included mostly thin questions.
Student/Teacher Score
Attitude

Excellent

Student is positive about the activities being learned in class and sets the example for students around him/her.
Above Average

Student is positive about the activities being done in class.
Average

Student is neutral about the activities. Student spreads mixed feelings around the class, both positive and negative.
Poor

Student has a negative attitude. Student makes the experience bad for others around him/her.
Student/Teacher Score
Work Product

Excellent

Student had an excellent opening/closing statement prepared that followed all of the guidelines given.
Above Average

Student had a good opening/closing statement prepared that followed most of the guidelines given.
Average

Student had an okay opening/closing statement prepared that did not follow the guidelines given.
Poor

Student had a weak opening/closing statement prepared and did not follow the guidelines given.
Student/Teacher Score
Self-Reflection

Excellent

Student wrote a self-reflection of their part in the trial. It was well thought out and at least 3 paragraphs.
Above Average

Student wrote a self-reflection of their part in the trial. It was thought out and included at least 2 paragraphs.
Average

Student wrote a self-reflection of their part in the trial. It wasn't really thought out and was 1 paragraph or less.
Poor

The student did not complete a self-reflection of their part in the trial.
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