0 - Did not

submit

1 - Below
Expectations

3 - Meets
Expectations

5 - Exceeds
Expectations

Communication

Did not submit

Mumbles and
doesnt
pronounce;
unprepared

Speaks with
clarity and
precision

Speaks with
clarity, precision,
and strategic
tone/confidence.

Focus

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It was difficult to
figure out the
purpose of the
newscast.

Establishes a
purpose at the
beginning, but
occasionally
wanders from
that focus.

Newscast
establishes a
purpose at the
beginning and
maintains that
focus
throughout!
Cohesive
newscast.

Length

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Deviates from
time restraints

Content

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Presents an
Extended
definition
lacking clarity,
weak claims and
weak warrants.

Presents
extended with
multiple claims,
warrants

Presents an
extended
definition with
clarity,
elaboration,
strong claims,
and warrants

Organization of
definition

Did not submit

Does not use the

ACE method,
but still provides
1 claim/1
warrant

Using the ACE

method, discuss
at least 2
claims/2
warrants

Using the ACE

method, discuss
3 or more
claims/3 or more
warrants

Meets 2-3
minute time
requirement