| SKILL/CRITERIA | Below Expectations Level 1 |
Approaches Expectations Level 2 |
Meets Expectations Level 3 |
Exceeds Expectations Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of issue |
-Demonstrates no or little knowledge and understanding of issue -Presentation of facts is inaccurate |
-Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of issue -Somewhat accurate presentation of facts |
-Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of issue -Accurate presentation of facts |
-Demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of issue -Accurate presentation of facts |
| 2. THINKING/ APPLICATION Arguments |
- Opening statement, counter argument and concluding statement are incomplete -Attempts to use logical arguments -Demonstrates limited thought and planning |
- Opening statement, counter argument and concluding statement are argued/stated -Some use of logical arguments -Demonstrates some thought and planning |
- Opening statement, counter argument and concluding statement are well argued/stated -Use of logical arguments -Demonstrates required thought and planning |
- Opening statement, counter argument and concluding statement are extremely well argued/stated -Extensive use of logical arguments -Demonstrates substantial thought and planning |
| 3. COMMUNICATION Oral Communication and Presentation |
-Arguments are neither communicated orderly nor clearly -Does not speak clearly or audibly, cannot answer reasonable peer questions, no enthusiasm, significantly over/under required length (under 1, over 8 minutes), demonstrates no/little confidence - no/little organization of presentation |
-Some arguments are communicated orderly and clearly -Speaks somewhat audibly, answers some reasonable peer questions, slightly over/under required length, little enthusiasm, demonstrates some confidence - Presentation is somewhat organized |
-Most arguments are communicated orderly and clearly -Speaks audibly, able to answer most reasonable questions, very close to required length demonstrates confidence -Presentation is organized |
-All arguments are communicated orderly and clearly -Speaks very clearly and audibly, able to answer all reasonable questions, required length demonstrates confidence -Presentation is very organized |