iRubric: Chapter 12- The Age of Jackson Section 1 Presentation rubric

Students read straight from cards or the slide and struggle to explain what their material is about. Students don't have any outside material or cannot answer questions logically.

Students can explain material from memory without having to read from notes or cards that often. Students do have outside material but cannot relate it to slide. Students struggle to answer questions.

Student is able to explain material on slide without reading it from notes or the slide. Student has material from an outside source and is able to clearly answer questions asked.

Only one or two members of the group speak during the presentation. The group doesn't relate the material to any other topics from history. Students speak very softly or to loud, and don't maintain any eye contact with the crowd. Presenation is more then 2 minutes to short or to long.

Not all group members take an active part in the presentation. The audience isn't given a chance to ask questions. The group doesn't show a relation between the material or foreshadow. Students struggle to use a good speaking voice and maintain eye contact. Presentation is just short or a little longer then 10-12 minutes.

All students are involved in presentation and talk at some point. Students periodically ask the audience questions, and give us a relation between the material and someting else, or use it to foreshadow. Students speake loudly and maintain good eye contact with audience. Presentation last between 10-12 minutes.