Name _____________________________________________________________

Total Points possible:45

Beginning	3 Points	Developing	5 Points	Accomplished	7 points	Exemplary	9 points
Limited awareness of audience and/or purpose		Attempts to establish purpose and communicate with the audience		Focused on a purpose; evidence of voice and/or suitable tone		Evidence of distinctive voice and/or appropriate tone
Minimal idea development, limited and/or unrelated details		Unelaborated ideas, unelaborated or repetitious details		Depth of idea development support by elaborated, relevant details		Depth and complexity of ideas supported by rich, engaging, and or pertinent details
Few references Random or weak organization, lack of topic and/or transition sentences		Some references, Lapses in focus and/or coherence		Use of references indicate ample research,		Evidence of analysis, reflection and insight; Use of references indicate substantial research
Incorrect and/or ineffective wording and/or sentence structure		Simplistic and/or awkward sentence structure and language		Logical organization Controlled and varied sentence structure; Acceptable, effective language		Careful and/or suitable organization Variety of sentence structure and length, interesting style Precise and/or rich language
Errors in grammar and format (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization)		Some errors in grammar and/or format that do not interfere with communication		Few errors in grammar Establishes and maintains clear focus		No grammar or syntax errors

Total points possible:36

Team Names: _____________________ _________________________

_________________________________ _________________________

Total Points Possible: 45

BEGINNING	DEVELOPING	ACCOMPLISHED	EXEMPLARY	SCORE
5 Points	7 Points	10 Points	15 Points
No visuals	Very weak visuals	Good visuals	Excellent visuals
Many spelling and/ or grammar errors	Some spelling and grammar errors	Few spelling and grammar errors	All spelling and grammar is correct
Not much information	Too much information	Good balance of information	Balance of excellent information

PowerPoint Presentation Rubric

Media = Total Points: 20 possible
Use of Resources: (sound, transitions, graphics, pictures, video)	10 points
Look at how the authors combined the materials and used the variety of resources. Did they integrate into the presentation or have each part 'tacked on?'	10 points
Content = Total Points: 40 possible
Introduction : Was there a clear and evident introduction of the theme and content of the project?  Is there an effective 'grabbing' of the audience?	10 points
Clarity:  Is the content clear and effectively presented throughout the presentation?  Do all parts of the project flow together and support the theme?	10 points
Spelling and Grammar Is the grammar and mechanics correct? No spelling and syntax errors.	10 points
Legibility:  Is each image and lettering of size and clarity to effectively communicate?	10 points
Group Dynamics = Total Points: 40 possible
Sharing of Tasks	10 points
Cooperative Decision Making	10 points
Equal Work Load	10 points
Collaboration/Synthesis of ideas	10 points