Living History Rubric

Focus	1	2	3	4
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge	Student does not have a grasp of information; cannot answer questions about the subject.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.	Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.
Presentation	Student reads all of report with no eye contact. Student mumbles or incorrectly pronounces terms.	Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report. Students voice is low, and incorrectly pronounces several terms.	Student maintains eye contact mos of the time, but frequently returns to notes. Student speaks clearly and pronounces most terms correctly.	Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes. Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.
Extra Credit	Student uses graphics on poster to aid in presentation.	Student is dressed as figure.	Student is dressed as figure and uses props or graphics creatively.	Student is dressed as figure, uses props or graphics with technology.
***You will also be evaluated by one of your peers on your presentation (see above), and creativity (see extra credit).