Evaluation

Evaluation  You will be graded and evaluated during your presentation on the following points:

1. Delivery Speaks clearly and calmly Voice volume was loud enough for all in the class to hear and understand Speaker makes eye contact with those who he/she is speaking to Presentation is organized and professional, as if you are actually talking to the US President

2. Presentation All information you use is historically accurate!!! Clear and specific reasoning for your position Your position includes persuasion techniques. Shows full understanding of the topic. Able to handle questioning from other advisors and the President Dressed professionally

3. Participation You were engaged at all times during the project process As an advisor, you questioned other groups' positions during their presentations Quality counterarguments to the other groups Respectful of other groups and other comments or questions by classmates

Rubric for Classroom Presentations on Cold War Crisises


 * || Exceeds the Standard (5) || Standard (3) || Below the Standard (1) ||
 * Understanding of Material

25% of final grade || Has numerous notes prepared for the discussion. Uses historically accurate facts to back up statements. Shows full understanding of the topic. Clear and specific reasoning for your position. || Has a couple notes prepared for the discussion. Uses some historically accurate facts to back up statements. Shows good understanding of the topic. Position is unclear in parts. || Unable to use accurate facts to back up their statements. Shows limited understanding of the topic. Unprepared for classroom discussion. Position is unclear. ||
 * Involvement in Discussion

25% of final grade || Is eager and enthusiastic during entire project process. Gives three to four quality responses to other groups during the discussion. || Is somewhat enthusiastic to help during the group project. Gives two quality responses during the discussion. || Is obviously not eager to be engaged in the group project. Gives one quality response during the discussion. ||
 * Respect/Courtesy of others

25% of final grade || Listens to the other side of the discussion. Not talking while others are talking. Respects what others are saying and remains calm throughout the discussion. || Listens to the other side of the discussion. Sometimes is talking while others are speaking. || Is continually talking while the other side is making their statements. Disrespectful of others. ||
 * Delivery

25% of final grade || Speaks clearly and calmly. Voice volume was loud enough for all in the class to hear and understand. Speaker makes eye contact with those he is speaking with. Dressed professionally. || Most of the class could hear your statements. Speaker makes eye contact with others most of the time. || Volume was too soft for all to hear. Speaker does not make eye contact at all. Not dressed professionally for the presentation. ||