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Unsolved Crime 
Students will research an unsolved crime & persuade the class on who they think committed their crime including a motive. Students will answer the 5 Ws & random H. You must narrow the case to 3 suspects and convince the class why suspect should be found guilty. You must have at least 3 cited sources: multimedia, newspaper article, & library database. You need to become the expert on the topic: if a question is asked you need to be able to answer it.
Rubric Code: N24A4A4
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Topic must be approved through Mrs. Turner.
  Poor

1 pts

Average

2 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Content/Research

Students will research facts regarding the topic

Poor

-Content was basic and did not go beyond personal beliefs.
-Research was not cited, incomplete, or biased.
-It is evident that presentation is inadequately researched. Major lack of factual information.
-All key information is incorrect,
-Student has included less than two facts regarding the topic
Average

-Content was adequate and research was sufficient for the task
-Only a few facts are shared with class.
--Presentation is giving information based on opinions/assumptions.
-Information was incorrect or incomplete
-Student has answered at least 2 of the question words.
Very Good

-Content was well organized and relevant. research was well done and cited correctly.
-Facts are shared about the crime.
-Key information is shared but some info might be lacking.
-Student has answered at least 3 of the question words.
Excellent

-Research was advanced and cited many sources.
-Facts are shared about the issue.
-Group has adequately research and taught the topic.
-Student has included at least 4 -question words.
Organization

Poor

-Presentation were poorly organized, confusing or did not utilize time well with partner
Average

--Presentation organization, cohesiveness, flow, and time utilization with partner were average and met standard norms
Very Good

-Organizational skills, cohesiveness, and time utilization were very good
Excellent

-Organizational skills were exceptional, cohesiveness, and time execution were excellent
Presentation

The student will select a visual aid, learned in this course, that helps explain the topic. (Prezi, Glogster, Powerpoint, Webpage)

Poor

-Student did not understand the controversial topic clearly
-Language usage is somewhat appropriate; many grammatical errors.
-Voices show lack of interest in topic.
Shows little or no interest in topic.
-Fails to increase audience understanding of knowledge of topic.
Average

-Information is somewhat succinct; sometimes wordy.
-Language usage is mostly inappropriate; voice is are inappropriately loud or soft; unclear.
-Shows little or mixed feelings about the topic being presented.
-Raises audience understanding and knowledge of some points.
Very Good

-Student seemed confident in presentation and included supporting evidence
-Solid delivery of presentation. Information presented is mostly succinct.
-Language usage is mostly appropriate; few grammatical errors.
-Voice is generally loud, but drops off at times.
-Shows some enthusiastic feelings about topic.
-Raises audience understanding and awareness of most points.
Excellent

-Exceptional delivery of article presentation with smooth transition of fact summary, analysis and opinion or discussion-based questions.
-Language usage is appropriate and professional.
-Maintains eye contact and uses a clear voice.
-Demonstrates strong enthusiasm about topic during entire presentation.
-Significantly increases audience understanding and knowledge of topic; convinces audience to recognize the validity and importance of the subject.
Visual Aid

Poor

-Background slightly distracting. Too much information on page or graphics compete with content.
Average

-Presentation is lacking organization
-Background does not detract from text or graphics.
-Too much info on page or graphics compete with content.
Very Good

-Presentation is lacking additional materials and tend to be wordy or in paragraphs.
-Background does not detract from text or other graphics.
-Appropriate amount of text on slide.
-Graphics/animations enhance content.
Excellent

-Presentation has pictures, bullet points, chart, maps etc... Not just paragraph format
Individual Execution

Poor

-Speaker did not enhance or advance the debate, was unprepared, or comments were inappropriate.
-Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions and reads off slides.
Average

Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate and mostly reads off slides.
-Speaker did adequate work to help their team, spoke clearly, but may not have explained as clearly as possible
-Students were not prepared to encourage discussion.
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Very Good

-Student is informed of topic and use tool and only reads off slides sometimes.
-Speaker was an asset to their team, made progress toward achieving goal, spoke clearly, gave good information
-Student demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaboration.
Excellent

-Student is informed of topic and use tool and not direct reading from screen.
-Speaker was an extreme asset to their team, produced a clear, concise, and well-researched argument
--Student demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaboration.
Time-Limit

Poor

Presentation is less than 4 minutes.
Average

Presentation is 4-5 minutes.
Very Good

Presentation is 5-6 minutes.
Excellent

Presentation is 6-7 minutes.
Listens to others

Poor

Does not appear to be listening. No applause.
Average

Sometimes does not appear to be listening. Little applause.
Very Good

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.
Excellent

Phone is off desk and out of sight. Listens intently without distractions or talking. Enthusiastic applause.
Persuasive

The student will is able to show why their suspect should be charged and found guilty of crime.

Poor

The student has:
-1 suspects
-Has specific motive for one suspect
- does not use: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos to convince the class why the person should be found guilty
Average

The student has:
-1 suspect
-Has specific motive for one suspect
-Uses 1: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos to convince the class why the person should be found guilty
Very Good

The student has:
-2 suspects
-Has specific motive for one suspect
-Uses 2: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos to convince the class why the person should be found guilty
Excellent

The student has:
-3 suspects
-Has specific motive for one suspect
-Uses Ethos, Logos, and Pathos to convince the class why the person should be found guilty










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