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Lesson Plan

Contains all elements stated in lesson plan requirements. Information is accurate and completely answers the sub-question. Information initiates further discussion on the topic.

Contains all elements stated in lesson plan requirements. Information is accurate and completely answers the sub-question.

May be missing one of the elements stated in lesson plan requirements. Information accurately answers the sub-question.

May be missing one or more of the elements stated in lesson plan requirements. Information does not accurately answer the sub-question.

PowerPoint: Layout

The layout is aesthetically pleasing and contibutes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings and subheadings and white space.

The layout is not crowded because it uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.

The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background.

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability.

PowerPoint: Graphics, Sound and/or Animation

The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. There is a consistent visual theme.

The graphics, sound and/or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content. Images are proper size, and resolution.

Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts. Images are poorly cropped or the color/resolution is fuzzy.

The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content.

PowerPoint: Text Elements

The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Sometimes the fonts are easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting.

PowerPoint: Writing Mechanics

The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. (3 or more errors)

Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. (more than 5 errors)

Presentation: Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or can not be understood.

Presentation: Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Presentation: Collaboration with Peers

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Presentation: Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Presentation: Comprehension

Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Presentation: Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal is lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.