For Ms. Lester's Media 21 Issues in Africa presentation, December 2009

1. Name:___________________________________________ Period:_________
Presentation Zen Rubric
10th Literature/Composition
Ms. Lester and Ms. Hamilton, December 2009
I. Images
You have chosen powerful images and used them conceptually rather than literally to
convey a key idea.
If you have used Microsoft Office Clip Art, you have used photographic images rather
than cartoon/animated images.
You have correctly included the source of your image in the lower corner of your slide
(whichever corner is best). For images from Flickr or the Creative Commons image
search engines, you have documented your photographs with this text: "This image is
used under a CC license from [insert URL back to image].
Image selection reflects careful thought and care.
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X8 __________(40)
expectations Expectations
or standards
II. Text
You have avoided using bullets
You have effectively used an attention grabbing statement, phrase, or single word.
If you have used a quote, you have used the “nugget” of the quote rather than a lengthy
“filler”.
You use transitions smoothly to develop and progress from one idea to another.
Text and image complement or reinforce each other
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X8 __________(40)
expectations Expectations
or standards
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III. Content
You clearly demonstrate essential information about your issue; your information is
grounded in your readings and research.
You have effectively illustrated future directions for this issue in your presentation.
Your presentation effectively highlights key learnings and takeaways about your issue
and learning experiences from your research and readings.
The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow
smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other.
You have created a balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that
clearly supports the three areas of information.
Your presentation shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of your issue.
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X8 __________(40)
expectations Expectations
or standards
IV. Works Cited Slide
You used NoodleTools to generate your Works Cited page.
You completed all information fields correctly for each information source for your
Works Cited page.
Your Works Cited page is free of typing mistakes and spelling errors.
Your Works Cited page is in correct MLA format.
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X2 __________(10)
expectations Expectations
or standards
V. Grammar, Spelling, Usage, Diction, Mechanics, and
Punctuation
Your paper is free of distracting errors.
You have demonstrated skill and fluency in using standard American English in a formal research based
paper.
Appropriate word choice
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X2 __________(10)
expectations Expectations
or standards
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VI. Sentence Structure
You effectively use a variety of sentence structures in your paper.
Appropriate coordination and subordination
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X2 __________(10)
expectations Expectations
or standards
VII. Major Sentence Errors in Text(Run-Ons, Fragments, Comma
Splices)
0 1, 2 3 4 5 Weight Points Earned
More than 3 3 major 2 major 1 major sentence No major sentence
major sentence sentence sentence error errors X2 __________(10)
errors errors errors
VIII. Delivery of Presentation
Student speaks in clear manner and appropriate volume
Students speaks with confidence and enthusiasm
Student does not read off of the PPT or notecards
Student makes eye contact with audience
Student uses minimal vocal pauses (um, like, uh, well)
Student is expressive (facial and natural hand gestures)
Posture---student stands straight and projects assertive demeanor
Delivery is professional, smooth, flowing, and natural
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X6 __________(30)
expectations Expectations
or standards
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4. Name:___________________________________________ Period:_________
IX. Time Frame
Student completes presentation within the designated time frame (30 second cushion
plus or minus)
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meet Standards, Expectations/Standards standards/exemplary X2 __________(10)
expectations Expectations
or standards
Overall Score and comments (200 points possible)
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