7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Rubric for Oral Presentations
E- Above grade level standards.
Thorough discussions; a full & balanced response to the topic which consistently goes
beyond grade level standards.
Uses nearly all sources in an appropriate manner.
Incorporates accurate & relevant information from reliable sources.
Contains no significant factual errors or misinterpretation of sources.
Presents analysis which reflects understanding of complex issues.
Recognizes patterns & distinctions, draws conclusions, & evaluates relative importance.
Recognizes point of view where applicable.
Demonstrates a well-developed presentation consistently demonstrating clear & logical
organization, including a strong introduction & conclusion and a clearly stated thesis. Uses
proper spelling, grammar, mechanics and vocabulary above grade level.
Stays on task while making multiple attempts to edit work and works independently.
A – Outstanding Understanding of Grade Level Standards and Objectives
A thorough discussion; a full & balanced response to the question.
Uses most of the sources in an appropriate manner.
Includes some supplementary information from reliable sources.
Contains mostly accurate information and interpretation of sources with supporting details.
Shows some understanding/ analysis of complex issues.
Evaluates evidence & formulates generally accurate conclusions.
Well-developed presentation demonstrating clear plan of organization including a strong
introduction & conclusion and a general thesis. Uses proper spelling, grammar, mechanics
and some advanced vocabulary.
Stays on task while making some attempts to edit work. Works with teacher and peers to
provide some support.
B – Strong understanding of grade level standards and objectives.
Competent response to the question which demonstrates a strong understanding of grade
level standards and objectives.
Uses some of the sources in an appropriate manner.
Contains some or little supplementary information from reliable sources.
Attempts to formulate some conclusions: may contain some factual errors.
Presentation may be developed with a general plan of organization. Includes an
introduction, a body & conclusion and a general thesis. Uses proper spelling, grammar,
mechanics and grade level vocabulary.
Restates question or task with appropriate details.
Stays mostly on task while making some attempts to edit work. Works with teacher and
peers to provide some support.
C – Meets grade level standards and objectives.
Competent response to the question which demonstrates an understanding of grade level
standards and objectives.
Uses some of the sources in an appropriate manner.
Contains little or no supplementary information from reliable sources.
Attempts to formulate some conclusions: may contain some factual errors.
Presentation may developed with a general plan of organization. Includes an introduction, a
body & conclusion and a general thesis. Uses proper spelling, grammar, mechanics and
grade level vocabulary.
Restates question or task.
Stays mostly on task while also making an attempt to edit work. Works with teacher and
peers to provide some support.
D- Below understanding of grade level concepts and objectives
An incomplete response
Uses little information from the sources researched
No supplemental information
Draws vague conclusions; many serious errors
Demonstrates a poorly organized presentation lacking focus, vague or missing introduction
or conclusion
Does not stay on task and does not attempt to edit work. Relies heavily on peers and teacher
for support.
Minimal understanding of grade level concepts and objectives.
Confused response.
No use of documents.
Misunderstands the question and/or responds in a dazed & vague manner.
Presentation demonstrates major weakness in organization, vague or missing introduction or
conclusion.