The Post War Era: Conformity and Rebellion
Project Rubric

CRITERIA

EXEMPLARY [A] 

DISTINGUISHED [B] 

PROFICIENT [C] 

MINIMAL

[D]

CONTENT

 Effectively addresses one of
the essential questions

Shows deep understanding
of the topic.

Provides valuable, accurate information on the subject.

 Meets most of the 
criteria described 
under EXEMPLARY 
but may miss the 
mark occasionally.
 		 Addresses one of
the essential questions

Shows some understanding
of the topic.

Provides adequate information on the subject.

  Presentation has serious 
  deficiencies in one or 
  more areas.

EXECUTION OF FORMAT

 Mechanics are nearly 
perfect.

Project is logically 
organized.

Visuals are interesting and
artistically designed,

Project is original and 
creative.

Project shows evidence of 
substantial effort.

Group members participate 
equally.

 Addresses one of
the essential questions

Shows some understanding
of the topic.

Provides adequate information on the subject.

Has some mechanical errors, but not enough to interfere with understanding.

Visuals are neat and show that care has been taken.

Project is the original work of the presenters and avoids plagiarism.

Some unevenness in group participation may be evident.

PRESENTATION

 Presentation is well-
rehearsed and presenters 
rarely glance at notecards. 

Presenters are enthusiastic
and keep attention of class.

Eye contact is frequent. 
No “uhs” “likes,” etc.  

Voices are loud and clear. 

All presenters can field questions with ease.

 Presentation is organized 
and shows evidence of 
planning.

Presenters can be heard and understood and occasionally
make eyecontact.

Notecards are used.

Presenters can field  questions adequately.
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