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Mock Trial Presentation Rubric 
Law Culminating Assignment
Rubric Code: P58A9C
By MsStarkman
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Subject: Law  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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2 pts

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3 pts

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4 pts

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5 pts

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6 pts

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7 pts

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8 pts

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9 pts

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10 pts

Preparedness

1

Witness statements are not developed, and presentation shows little or no preparation.

Attorney questions/objections are irrelevant or unclear.

Statements and questions are inconsistent with evidence supporting or opposing the case.

Performs role reading notes throughout.
2

Witness statements, questions, and/or performances show a lack of preparation.

Attorney questions/objections lack logic; most questions/objections are poorly formed.

Statements and questions show some understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role mostly reading notes.
3

Witness statements, questions, and/or performances show a lack of preparation.

Attorney questions/objections lack logic; most questions/objections are poorly formed.

Statements and questions show some understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role mostly reading notes.
4

Witness statements, questions, and/or performances show a lack of preparation.

Attorney questions/objections lack logic; most questions/objections are poorly formed.

Statements and questions show some understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role mostly reading notes.
5

Witness statements are adequately developed, fairly consistent, and accurately performed.

Attorney questions/objections are clear, logical, and relevant most of the time; most questions/objections are properly formed.

Statements and questions show an understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role frequently looking at notes.
6

Witness statements are adequately developed, fairly consistent, and accurately performed.

Attorney questions/objections are clear, logical, and relevant most of the time; most questions/objections are properly formed.

Statements and questions show an understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role frequently looking at notes.
7

Witness statements are adequately developed, fairly consistent, and accurately performed.

Attorney questions/objections are clear, logical, and relevant most of the time; most questions/objections are properly formed.

Statements and questions show an understanding of how evidence supports or opposes the case.

Performs role frequently looking at notes.
8

Witness statements are fully developed, completely consistent with historical record, and accurately portrayed.

Attorney questions/objections are relevant, logical, and clear; questions/objections are properly formed and delivered.

Statements and questions show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the case.

Performs role with few notes.
9

Witness statements are fully developed, completely consistent with historical record, and accurately portrayed.

Attorney questions/objections are relevant, logical, and clear; questions/objections are properly formed and delivered.

Statements and questions show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the case.

Performs role with few notes.
10

Witness statements are fully developed, completely consistent with historical record, and accurately portrayed.

Attorney questions/objections are relevant, logical, and clear; questions/objections are properly formed and delivered.

Statements and questions show sophisticated understanding of how evidence relates to and supports or opposes the case.

Performs role with few notes.
Voice

1

Presenter is not easily understood; delivery needs work. Could hardly hear.
2

Presenter is understood, but uses an inappropriate rate, volume, or intonation that distracts from what is being said. Difficult to hear.
3

Presenter is understood, but uses an inappropriate rate, volume, or intonation that distracts from what is being said. Difficult to hear.
4

Presenter is understood, but uses an inappropriate rate, volume, or intonation that distracts from what is being said. Difficult to hear.
5

Presenter is understood most of the time and uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation most of the time. Voice is heard but needs more varying tone.
6

Presenter is understood most of the time and uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation most of the time. Voice is heard but needs more varying tone.
7

Presenter is understood most of the time and uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation most of the time. Voice is heard but needs more varying tone.
8

Presenter is easily understood and consistently uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation. Easily heard.
9

Presenter is easily understood and consistently uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation. Easily heard.
10

Presenter is easily understood and consistently uses an appropriate rate, volume, and intonation. Easily heard.
Authenticity

1

Presenter needs to be more convincing. Body and facial expressions are not used.
General attire not appropriate for audience (jeans, t-shirt, shorts).
2

Presenter lacks realism. Body and facial expressions do not match portrayal.
Casual business attire, but wore sneakers or seemed somewhat wrinkled.
3

Presenter lacks realism. Body and facial expressions do not match portrayal.
Casual business attire, but wore sneakers or seemed somewhat wrinkled.
4

Presenter lacks realism. Body and facial expressions do not match portrayal.
Casual business attire, but wore sneakers or seemed somewhat wrinkled.
5

Presenter is believable. Uses adequate body and facial expression, and portrayal is adapted to the setting.
Casual business attire.
6

Presenter is believable. Uses adequate body and facial expression, and portrayal is adapted to the setting.
Casual business attire.
7

Presenter is believable. Uses adequate body and facial expression, and portrayal is adapted to the setting.
Casual business attire.
8

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Portrayal is well adapted to the setting.
Business attire, very professional look.
9

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Portrayal is well adapted to the setting.
Business attire, very professional look.
10

Presenter is very convincing and has excellent use of body and facial expression; words and gestures match. Portrayal is well adapted to the setting.
Business attire, very professional look.
Posture, Eye Contact, Composure

1

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Confrontational.
2

Sometimes stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact.
Overly argumentative.
3

Sometimes stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact.
Overly argumentative.
4

Sometimes stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact.
Overly argumentative.
5

Stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Mostly composed.
6

Stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Mostly composed.
7

Stands up (or sits) straight and establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Mostly composed.
8

Stands up (or sits) straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Remained composed.
9

Stands up (or sits) straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Remained composed.
10

Stands up (or sits) straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone (lawyer, judge, jury) in the room during the presentation.
Remained composed.
Relevant & Appropriate Information

1

Did not go beyond the outline.
Incorrect answers or unable to respond.
2

Had difficulty going beyond the outline.
Answers were inconsistent with statement.
3

Had difficulty going beyond the outline.
Answers were inconsistent with statement.
4

Had difficulty going beyond the outline.
Answers were inconsistent with statement.
5

Able to apply knowledge beyond what was given in the outline.
Mostly composed; some inconsistencies with statement.
6

Able to apply knowledge beyond what was given in the outline.
Mostly composed; some inconsistencies with statement.
7

Able to apply knowledge beyond what was given in the outline.
Mostly composed; some inconsistencies with statement.
8

Creative integration of relevant and appropriate knowledge beyond what given in the outline.
Remained composed; answers completely consistent with statement.
9

Creative integration of relevant and appropriate knowledge beyond what given in the outline.
Remained composed; answers completely consistent with statement.
10

Creative integration of relevant and appropriate knowledge beyond what given in the outline.
Remained composed; answers completely consistent with statement.




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