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9-10
7-8
5-6
Thesis Idea
Supporting Evidence
Evidence clearly supports
Thesis (main) idea is well
thesis idea and synthesis of
stated. Thesis idea
knowledge. Evidence flows
demonstrates synthesis of
logically. A variety of
knowledge.
evidence is used
Evidence clearly supports
Thesis (main) ideas is well
analysis of knowledge.
stated. Thesis idea
Evidence has some logical
demonstrates analysis of
flow. Several pieces of
knowledge.
evidence used.
Evidence demonstrates
Thesis (main) idea lacks focus.
some understanding of
Thesis idea demonstrates some
knowledge. Evidence has
understanding of knowledge.
limited logical flow.
History Presentation Rubric
Historical Accuracy
Clarity and Explanation
Presentation
Evidence is historically accurate and from
reliable sources. Multiple sources are
presented. Evidence is clear and concise.
Ideas are clearly explained. Thesis idea is
developed and clearly supported by
evidence. Evidence is clearly and
comprehensively explained.
Ideas are well presented. Language is
clear and articulate. Presenters are
well dressed and composed.
Evidence is historically accurate and from
decent sources. Evidence is clear and concise.
Ideas are decently explained. Thesis idea
is developed and supported by evidence.
Evidence is mostly explained.
Ideas are decently presented.
Language is somewhat clear.
Presenters are well dressed and
composed.
Evidence is mostly accurate. Evidence is
somewhat clear and concise.
Ideas are somewhat explained. Thesis idea Language is sometimes confusing or
is partially developed and supported by
unclear. Presenter is not well dressed
evidence. Evidence is partially explained or composed. Presenter is distracted.
Evidence is not very accurate or is misleading.
Evidence is not clear or concise.
Ideas barely explained. Thesis idea is
barely developed or supported by
evidence. Evidence not explained well.
3-4
Thesis (main) idea poorly
developed. Thesis idea
demonstrates some
recollection of knowledge.
Evidence demonstrates
some recollection of
knowledge. Evidence has
no logical flow.
1-2
Thesis (main) idea barely
comprehensible. Limited
recollection of knowledge
demonstrated.
Evidence does not support
Evidence is unreliable and suspect.
thesis idea.
Ideas are not explained. Thesis idea is not
Language is uncealr and the
clearly tied to evidence. Evidence not
presenter's presence is distracting.
explained
Thesis (main) idea is
incomprehensible or missing.
No evidence included.
No explanation of evidence or ideas.
0
Evidence is clearly inaccurate.
Language is often confusing and
confusing. Presenter is poorly
dressed and poorly composed.
Poor presentation skills completely
distract from the ideas.