| Category | 
                  4 | 
                  3 | 
                  2 | 
                  1 | 
                
                
                  | Content | 
                  Shows a full understanding of the topic.  | 
                  Shows a good understanding of the topic.  | 
                  Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.  | 
                  Does not seem to understand the topic very well.  | 
                
                
                  | Stays on Topic | 
                  Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.  | 
                  Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.  | 
                  Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.  | 
                  It was hard to tell what the topic was.  | 
                
                
                  | Props | 
                  Student uses several props (could include costume) that
                    show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation
                    better.  | 
                  Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable
                    work/creativity and which make the presentation better.  | 
                  Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation
                    better.  | 
                  The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract
                    from the presentation.  | 
                
                
                  | Comprehension | 
                  Student is able to accurately answer almost all
                    questions posed by classmates about the topic.  | 
                  Student is able to accurately answer most questions
                    posed by classmates about the topic.  | 
                  Student is able to accurately answer a few questions
                    posed by classmates about the topic.  | 
                  Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed
                    by classmates about the topic.  | 
                
                
                  | Collaboration with group | 
                  Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the
                    efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well
                    together.  | 
                  Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the
                    efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.  | 
                  Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts
                    of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.  | 
                  Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the
                    efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.  | 
                
                
                  | Preparedness | 
                  Student is completely prepared and has obviously
                    rehearsed.  | 
                  Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a
                    couple more rehearsals.  | 
                  The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that
                    rehearsal was lacking.  | 
                  Student does not seem at all prepared to present.  | 
                
                
                  | Listens to Other Presentations | 
                  Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or
                    movements.  | 
                  Listens intently but has one distracting noise or
                    movement.  | 
                  Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not
                    distracting.  | 
                  Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has
                    distracting noises or movements.  |