<p> APUSH Chapter Presentation Rubric</p><p>Criteria 0 1 2 3</p><p>Nonverbal Skills Does not attempt to look at Only focuses attention to one Occasionally looks at someone Constantly looks at someone or some Eye Contact audience at all, reads notes particular part of the class, or some groups during lesson groups at all times the entire time does not scan audience Stands up straight with both feet on the Occasionally slumps during Posture Sits during lesson or slumps ground and addresses audience-avoid lesson or leans on wall/table standing at computer. Vocal Skills Shows neutral feelings about Shows absolutely no Demonstrates some positive Demonstrates a strong positive feeling Enthusiasm topic-neither positive or interest in topic presented feelings about topic about topic during entire lesson. negative “Just presenting” Vocalized Pauses (uh, well uh, 10 or more are noticed 6-9 are noticed 2-5 are noticed No (or 1) vocalized pauses noticed um) Content 0 2 3 5</p><p>Vaguely tells audience what Catchy introduction! Audience has no idea what Clearly explains what the lesson is States “I/we are covering…” lesson is over-some intro but the report is on covering-has clear, engaging introduction still vague and non-engaging</p><p>Lesson is more than maximum Lesson is less than Time frame time Lesson falls within required time frame minimum time (7 minutes) (10 minutes) Thoughts articulated clearly, Poor, distracts audience and Adds nothing to lesson—just but not engaging. May have Visual aid enhances lesson, all thoughts is hard to read—poor font slides on powerpoint, few pictures, but audience sits articulated and keeps interest; audience Visual Aid and Primary and background color pictures and connections made passively and pictures may engaged. Pictures, visuals etc…further help Source choices. Just has writing all to lesson. Primary source used not be explained. Writing is to explain the lesson and information. over it. No primary source but is very ineffective and/or minimal. Primary source(s) is Primary sources used, superior quality and 2 used. no primary source used, but not superior quality, turned in. only 1 or none turned in. Sound/video included, but Sound/video included, but Sound/video included, effective, doesn’t increase effectiveness Video/Sound No video or sound included slightly ineffective or takes up appropriate and well-timed. The of lesson or takes up too much too much time in lesson video/sound further explains objectives. time of lesson No objectives listed in Completeness of presentation, no interaction, Few objectives are met, lesson Some objectives are met; Content/Lesson turned in. Objectives are listed and met in lesson. no lesson, can tell you are is confusing, boring. lesson is vague. trying to “get it done.” Thoughts articulated clearly, Lesson is organized and the interest level of Mumbles, audience has Thoughts don't flow, not clear, though does not engage the audience is maintained. Can tell lesson difficulty hearing, does not engage audience, ill- audience; audience sits Professionalism of Lesson has been practiced, all members equally confusing. 1 person prepared, can tell has not been passively, minimal amount is participate, audience is excited dominates lesson. practiced. learned, some practice but not learned about the objectives. group effort. Partners demonstrate quality of working together, yet lesson Partners demonstrated quality of working Lesson plan turned in, but still disjointed. Maybe one together, lesson runs smoothly and each No lesson plan turned in, Mechanics messy, unorganized, objectives partner covers more points partner’s work is equitable; lesson plan group just “winged” it not met than another, lesson plan turned in with necessary materials. Superior turned in but not superior quality evident. quality</p><p>Grading Scale: 47-42=A 41-38=B 37-33=C 32-28=D</p>