This document provides a rubric for evaluating "Common Craft" videos about landmark Supreme Court cases. The rubric assesses the videos on four categories: overall message, essential elements, images, and script/presentation. A video can earn a maximum of 5 points for each category, for a total of 20 points. The rubric lists the criteria for earning points in each category, such as delivering a clear overall message with outside research, including all essential elements, using images that clearly relate to the case, and presenting a well-rehearsed explanation of the case.

1. Landmark Supreme Court Cases
“Common Craft” Video Rubric
Category 5 4-3 2-1 0
Overall
message
The overall
message was
carefully
constructed and
made an impact.
It was obvious
that outside
research was
done.
The overall
message was
good. It was
obvious that
outside research
was done.
The overall
message was not
very clear. There
appeared to be
no outside
research.
The overall
message was
weak and left
many
unanswered
questions.
Comments:
Essential
Elements
All essential
elements were
completed and
included
One essential
element was not
met.
Two essential
elements were
not met.
It was obvious
that the group did
not try to include
the essential
elements.
Comments:
Images
The images gave
a good overview
of what the case
was about. They
were clear and
followed the
script well.
The images gave
an overview of
what the case
was about.
The images did
not give a clear
overview of the
case. They
require some
explanation to
fully understand.
The images
didn’t appear tied
to the case. They
did not match the
script.
Comments:
Script and
Presentation
The case was
explained well.
The presentation
appeared
rehearsed.
The presentation
left some
questions
unanswered and
could have used
more rehearsal
time.
The presentation
was weak and
obviously not
rehearsed.
The group did
not record.
Comments:
Total Points 20
Essential Elements:
• 3 to 5 minutes in length
• Introduction: 10‐15 Seconds
• Title Page: Computer Generated
o Title of the video
o Names of all group
members
• Body: 2‐4 minutes
• Conclusion: 10‐15 seconds
o So what? Why is this
important?