Outside Reader Project

Grading Rubric

	AMAZING	ROBUST	CAPABLE	DEVELOPING	FRAIL
Creativity	Presentation form shows originality, catches the attention of the audience in a unique, exceptional, and stimulating way. Meaningfully involves class in the learning. Presentation demonstrates originality in ideas and style. Presentation is thought provoking and leaves the audience with a deeper understanding of the work.	Original presentation generally engages the audience. Shows effort. Involves the class in learning. Demonstrates some originality in ideas and style. Presentation is somewhat thought provoking and leaves the audience with an understanding of the work.	Presentation keeps reader awake. Shows some effort. Somewhat involves the class in learning. Style appears to be unoriginal, but makes sense to the audience. Audience gains minimal understanding of the work.	Presentation script is unoriginal and read directly from paper; loses audience at times. Shows little effort. Class is not involved in learning. Audience gains no understanding of the work.	Ideas are not conveyed effectively. Presentation is dry and disorganized. Audience is bored, if not already confused.
Presentation	· All voices are clearly projected. · Voices are clear and coherent. · Great eye contact. · Body movements are minimal and add to the overall effectiveness of the presentation. · Presenters appear thoroughly interested and excited about their subject. · Presentation is REHEARSED.	· Most voices are clearly projected. · Voices are mostly clear and coherent. · Good eye contact. · Body movements generally add to the overall effectiveness of the presentation. · Presenters show clear interest in their subject. · Presentation is somewhat rehearsed.	· Voices are heard, but not all projected. · Voices are sometimes hard to understand · Some eye contact. · Body movements are somewhat distracting. · Presenters seem somewhat interested in their subject. · Presentation is prepared, but not rehearsed	· Voices are difficult to hear and or understand. · Occasional eye contact. · Fidgeting and distracting body language. · Presenters seem uninterested in their subject. · Presentation clearly needs rehearsal.	· Voices are difficult to hear. · Words are mumbled. · Poor eye contact. · Body language fully distracts the audience from the presentation. · Presenters appear bored by their subject. Presentation shows no evidence or planning.
Visual	Visuals are creative, artistic, colorful, and visually eye-catching. Visuals captivate the audience and provide important information. Presenters expertly use props and costumes to add to the presentation.	Visuals are fairly attractive and helpful. Visuals tie to the presentation. Presenters effectively use props and costumes.	Visuals are somewhat helpful. Visuals somewhat tie to the presentation. Presenters use few props or costumes effectively.	Visuals show little creativity, effort, or care. Visuals may not reflect important information.	No visuals, props, or costumes.

Content	An insightful examination of both on- and under-the-surface elements about the book. Clear connections made between the work and life and/or other works we have read. Allows audience to decide whether or not to read the book. DOES NOT give the book away.	An examination of both on- and under-the-surface elements about the book. Some connections made between the work and life and/or other works we have read. Allows audience to decide whether or not to read the book.	A mostly on-the-surface look at key aspects of the work. Few connections made between this work and life and other works of literature. Audience does not have enough information to make a decision about whether or not to read the book.	Plot summary with no under-the-surface elements. No connections made. Gives away too much	Presenters are clearly unfamiliar with the book. Audience is left confused.
Organization	Each person in the group participates, speaking with a strong understanding of the subject. Presentation demonstrates a clear and deliberate structure that is easy to follow. Presentation has a useful and interesting introduction and conclusion.	All members participate demonstrating at least a general understanding of the subject. Presentation has a definite structure that is fairly clear. Presentation has a clear intro and conclusion.	Each person participates, some demonstrate a better understanding than others. Structure of presentation is somewhat apparent. Presentation does not have a clear intro and/or conclusion.	Not all group members participate or demonstrate an understanding of the subject. Weak structure and presentation show very little organization or planning; does not flow and/or is difficult to understand. Little or no intro and/or conclusion.	Few group members participate or demonstrate and understanding of the subject. Presentation shows no planning or organization, or is difficult to follow. Contains separate points that are not connected. No introduction or conclusion.
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