Beginning
1

Developing
2

Qualified
3

Exemplary
4

Score

Accuracy of

Information

My part of the newscast contains 2 or less facts related to my topic

My part of the newscast contains 3 or more facts related to my topic

My part of the newscast contains 4 or more facts related to my topic

My part of the newscast contains 5 or more facts related to my topic

Tech Skills

I used technology to create a newscast with audio or visuals with my group.  We did not vary slide length OR make good transitions.

I used technology to create a newscast with audio and visuals with my group.  We varied slide length OR made good transitions some of the time.

I used technology to create a newscast with audio and visuals with my group.  We varied slide length OR made good transitions most of the time.

I used technology to create an interesting newscast with my group.  We always varied slide length AND made good transitions.

Group Participation

I did not participate well in my group.  I did not listen to others when it was their turn,  or I didn't share my opinion or vote when it was my turn, or I was not on task. 

I participated some in my group but either did not listen to others when it was their turn, or I didn't share my opinion or vote when it was my turn.

I participated fully and positively in my group by listening to others, sharing my opinion, voting on decisions.

I participated fully and positively in my group by listening to others, sharing my opinion, voting on decisions, and helping others in my group to do that too.

Clear Communication

I chose to not have my voice in the newscast, or I was difficult to understand because I didn't speak clearly, or mispronounced several words, or was inappropriately silly.

I delivered my portion of the newscast, but I did not always speak clearly and I mispronounced a couple of words because I had not gotten help or practiced enough.

I delivered my portion of the newscast clearly because I had practiced and gotten help when I needed it.

I delivered my portion of the newscast clearly and with feeling!  I had practiced and gotten help when I needed it.

Slide Presentation

Newscast contains NO slides

Newscast contains less than 3 appropriate slides.

Newscast contains at least 4  appropriate slides.

Newscast contains at least 5  appropriate slides.