Evaluation

Introduction            Task            Process            Evaluation

Credits            Conclusion         Glossary

All group members will be given the same grade  (quiz grade) for the presentation of their witness.  Each individual student will be given an individual grade for her or his essay (quiz grade).  Rubrics for each grade appear below.

EVALUATION:  GROUP PRESENTATION

Your group's presentation will be evaluated based in the categories listed below.  You will be awarded points out of the maximum indicated in each category.  Points will be deducted for late or incomplete presentations.  

Category                                                                                      Points

Preparation
     Witness information sheet:
        thoughtfully and thoroughly completed
     Prosecuting attorney's questions:
        thoughtfully and thoroughly completed based on guide
     Defense attorney's questions:
        thoughtfully and thoroughly completed based on guide              __________(10)

Exhibits
    Number of exhibits meets or exceeds minimum
    Exhibit items are historical (primary if possible)
    Exhibit items are highly relevant to witness testimony
    Images are original (not taken from webquest site)
    Written documents are understandable
    Thorough and informative written explanation accompanies images, maps, artifacts
    Presentation of exhibits (mounting, use of technology, spelling, etc)
        is professional-quality
    Exhibits complement/add information to witness testimony            __________(40)
    
Oral Testimony
    Witness knows his/her story very well
    Witness/attorneys display excellent understanding of events in Russia
    Attorneys ask probing initial questions
    Attorneys ask follow-up questions
    Attorneys refer to/ask about testimony of other witnesses
    Attorneys incorporate exhibits into witness testimony
    Primary documents are quoted directly as testimony
    Witness displays thorough understanding of primary documents
    Testimony is thorough and informative
    Testimony is serious                                                                   __________(40)

Group Work
    Group members have cooperated
    Group members have stayed on task
    Task has been completed in the time allowed
    Group members have shared the work load                                  ___________(10)

                                                              
                                                                    (DEDUCTIONS?      ___________)

                                                        

                                                                        TOTAL                _____________(100)       

        EVALUATION:  CLOSING ARGUMENT

Your essay will be graded in each of the categories below on a scale of 1 to 20, with 20 representing highest possible achievement.   10 points per day deducted for lateness.

  Category                                                                                             Points

Organization:
    Introductory paragraph—appropriate length (min. 3 sentences)
    Introductory paragraph contains clear and logical thesis
    Separate body paragraphs—appropriate length
     Concluding paragraph—appropriate length (min. 3 sent)                                                                  
     Paragraphs include clear topic sentence,
        supporting details              
    Paragraphs discuss one main idea 
    Paragraphs present information in logical order
    Body paragraphs support thesis                                                                   _________

 Thoroughness/Understanding
    Meets length requirement
    Answers the entire question:minimum of three main arguments 
    Indicates thorough understanding of Russian communist goals
    Indicates thorough understanding of events leading up to
        and including 1918
    Major points are thoroughly explained                                                           _________

Argument
    Thesis statement is important and arguable
    Main arguments are important and logical
    Main arguments are supported with solid evidence
    Argument indicates thorough understanding of major issues
        discussed during witness testimony
    Answer shows evidence of careful
         thought (critical thinking)                                                                         _________   

Use of Evidence
    Ample supporting details--specific
        facts from history
    Evidence clearly supports thesis
         accurate
    Evidence cited by at least three witnesses considered
    Dates are included to establish time frame
    Direct quotations from primary document(s)
                                                                                                                      _________

Conventions/Clarity:
    Arguments are clearly explained:
         appropriate word choice/sentence construction  
    Writing is powerful and eloquent
    No use of first person
    Spelling is accurate
    Neatly typed-double-spaced                                                                         _________

                                                                                    (DEDUCTIONS?)     _________

                                                                          TOTAL:                           _________(100)

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