Community Teaching Project - Part 5
Community Teaching Project - Part 5 - Rubric
Teaching 50 points
Criteria Description
Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on the
learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous assignments.
5. Target 50 points
Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on
the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous
assignments in a thorough manner.
4. Acceptable 44.5 points
Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on
the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous
assignments in a detailed manner.
3. Approaching 39.5 points
Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on
the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous
assignments.
2. Insufficient 37.5 points
Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on
the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous
assignments, but lacks detail.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Teaching is not based on the teaching plan, does not include appropriate
information based on the learning objectives identified, and does not incorporate
feedback from previous assignments.
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Teaching Plan Presentation 10 points
Criteria Description
Teaching plan is presented using one of the required formats.
5. Target 10 points
Teaching plan is thoroughly presented using one of the required formats.
4. Acceptable 8.9 points
N/A
3. Approaching 7.9 points
Teaching plan is briefly presented using one of the required formats.
2. Insufficient 7.5 points
N/A
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Teaching plan is not presented using one of the required formats.
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Presentation of Content 20 points
Criteria Description
Presentation of Content
5. Target 20 points
The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to
each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers.
The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.
4. Acceptable 17.8 points
The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting
information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive
information from reliable sources.
3. Approaching 15.8 points
The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization or in their relationships to each other.
2. Insufficient 15 points
The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong
sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes
little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
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Layout 5 points
Criteria Description
Layout
5. Target 5 points
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with
appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in
length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance
the readability of the text.
4. Acceptable 4.45 points
The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to
be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for
headings and text.
3. Approaching 3.95 points
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the
fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long
paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.
2. Insufficient 3.75 points
The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting
with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy
background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with
long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors.
Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.
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Language Use and Audience Awareness 5 points
Criteria Description
Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.
5. Target 5 points
The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word
choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline,
and scope.
4. Acceptable 4.45 points
The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for
the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.
3. Approaching 3.95 points
Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.
2. Insufficient 3.75 points
Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are
present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech
appropriately.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer
appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either
does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.
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Mechanics of Writing 5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 4.45 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3.95 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 3.75 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of
direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable 4.45 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 3.95 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 3.75 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 100 points
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