1. Score out of
Presentation Zen Style Video with Narration Rubric, Spring 2012
Name: _________________________________________________________Topic: _________________________________________________________
Rating Weight Possible Points
Criterion Points Earned
Content Part 1: Research Question 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 X4 20
 Minimum of 3-5 relevant concrete details with meaningful commentary
 Minimum of 5-8 slides
 Research supports the concrete details and commentary
Content Part 2: Research Question 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 X4 20
 Minimum of 3-5 relevant concrete details with meaningful commentary
 Minimum of 5-8 slides
 Research supports the concrete details and commentary
Content Part 2: Research Question 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 X4 20
 Minimum of 3-5 relevant concrete details with meaningful commentary
 Minimum of 5-8 slides
 Research supports the concrete details and commentary
Content: the presentation reflects… 0 1 2 3 4 5 X4 20
*big ideas and deep questions (beyond basic facts)
*research that goes beyond surface level, superficial facts and digs into the “how
and why”
*sequence of ideas, facts, interpretation of information flows in a logical way
Content reflects research and thoughtful analysis that address at least 3 major 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 15
“why or how” questions
Storyboard/Slidedeck Organization: The content items are sequenced in a 0 1 2 3 4 5 X2 10
thoughtful, effective, and logical manner
Audience: the design elements reflect a strong awareness of audience in the 0 1 2 3 4 5 X2 10
design (classmates, teaches, other teens who may see the video/slides). The
design elements are thoughtful and purposeful in choice and incorporation into the
video/slides.
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2. Rating Weight Possible Points
Criterion Points Earned
Economy: the video/slides reflect and maintain a clear focus through all panels; 0 1 2 3 4 5 X1 5
the information presented is balanced and focuses on big ideas without getting
bogged down in irrelevant or off-topic details.
Timing: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X2 10
 8 -10 minute presentation
 Each section is evenly distributed in time segments (2-3 minutes per
segment)
Text is free of spelling, punctuation, and major grammatical errors. 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 15
At least eight different sources are included in the Works Cited page, including 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 15
database articles and an interview
Appropriate Title Slide 0 1 2 3 4 5 X1 5
>Your Name
>Name of Your Disaster
>Course Title
>Class Period
Slide Design: Images and Copyright Attribution 0 1 2 3 4 5 X4 20
 You have chosen powerful images and used them conceptually rather than literally to
convey a key idea.
 If you have used Microsoft Office Clip Art, you have used photographic images rather than
cartoon/animated images.
 You have correctly included the source of your image in the lower corner of your slide
(whichever corner is best). For images from Flickr or the Creative Commons image search
engines, you have documented your photographs with this text: "This image is used under
a CC license from [insert URL back to image].
 Image selection reflects careful thought and care.
 You have used only images from the Creative Commons pool of photos in Flickr using the
Advanced Search, Wikimedia Commons, stock photos from Microsoft Clip Art, or a photo
approved by Ms. Hamilton or Ms. Lester
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3. Rating Weight Possible Points
Criterion Points Earned
Slide Design: Text Placement 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 15
 You have avoided using bullets
 You have effectively used an attention grabbing statement, phrase, or single word.
 If you have used a quote, you have used the “nugget” of the quote rather than a lengthy
“filler”.
 You use transitions smoothly to develop and progress from one idea to another.
 Text and image complement or reinforce each other
 You’ve used Arial, Calibri, Tahoma, or Verdana fonts only?
 Fonts are at least size 40 so we can see your text
 You’ve used text boxes w/ transparent or solid backgrounds when needed so your text is
not lost on the picture of the slide
Delivery of Presentation 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 15
 Student speaks in clear manner and appropriate volume
 Students speaks with confidence and enthusiasm
 Student uses minimal vocal pauses (um, like, uh, well)
 Student is expressive
 Delivery is professional, smooth, flowing, and natural
Totals 215
Comments:
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