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Speaks clearly

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

Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time but mispronounces 1 or more words.

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

Does NOT speak clearly and distinctly most of the time AND/OR mispronounces more than 1 word.

Group Work

The group functioned exceptionally well. All members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task!

The group functioned pretty well. Most members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task!

The group functioned fairly well but was dominated by one or two members. The group (all members) was almost always on task!

Some members of the group were often off task AND/OR were overtly disrespectful to others in the group AND/OR were typically disregarded by other group members.

Accuracy of Facts

All supportive facts are reported accurately (3 of 3).

Almost all facts are reported accurately (2 of 3).

One fact is reported accurately.

No facts are reported accurately OR no facts were reported.

Research

Group researched the subject and integrated 3 or more "tidbits" from their research into their newscast.

Group researched the subject and integrated 2 "tidbits" from their research into their newscast.

Group researched the subject and integrated 1 "tidbit" from their research into their newscast.

Either no research was done or it was not clear that the group used it in the newscast.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands or sits up straight and looks confident and relaxed. Establishes eye contact with audience during most of newscast.

Stands or sits up straight. Establishes eye contact with audience during most of newscast.

Slouches or appears too casual but establishes good eye contact with audience during most of newscast.

Slouches or appears too casual AND establishes little eye contact with audience during newscast.