Columbus on Trial: Performance Rubric

The rubric below will be used to measure both individual and group performance during the Mock Trial. The trial will be videotaped, so your instructor will evaluate criteria by watching the videotape rather than simply relying on observations during the performance. Each member of the group will receive individual feedback and scores based on the rubric.

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Evidence of Developing Skills (13 points each) Evidence of Advanced Skills (15 points each)

Evidence of Beginning Skills (11 points each)

Opening statement presents a clear sense of direction that the legal team will take with their position Individual team members (whether lawyers or witnesses) are able to present their evidence with minimal help from their teammates Team members can respond to questions on the spot and clearly understand their research material Use of historical evidence is accurate and relevant to argument Visual presentation (PowerPoint or Prezi) is organized and concisely summarizes the argument for/against Columbus Visual presentation/closing argument includes at least two direct examples from historical context on which argument is based Visual presentation is free from grammatical and mechanical errors

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