Name_____________________ Hela English Teacher: KaCo MoMa ToSl SaWa Per#__ Science Teacher: JuBa

MeLa MiMa SaLe Per#__

PHS HeLa EXHIBITION RUBRIC for P B L

(for grades 9-10; Common Core SS ELA aligned)

Information &
Connection

CCSS Reading #7

"Integrate and
evaluate content
presented in diverse
media and formats,
including visually &
quantitatively, as well
as in words.*

Below Standard

Approaching Standard

At Standard

Does not state or show the personal

impact of the study of Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks or HeLa
Does not have an introduction that
and/or conclusion that reflect HeLa
and presenter's(s') learning during the
unit
Uses time poorly-- throughout process
presentation, or a part of it, is too short or
too long

Shows or explains some degree of the

personal impact of the study of
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks or
HeLa
Presents information, findings,
arguments and supporting evidence in a
way that is not always clear, concise,
and logical; line of reasoning is
sometimes hard to follow
Attempts to select /present scientific
information, develop ideas and use a
style appropriate to the purpose and
task
Attempts to address scientific content,
but not clearly or completely

Clearly reveals the impact of the study of

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks or HeLa
Presents information, findings,
arguments and supporting evidence
clearly, concisely, and logically;
audience can easily follow the line
of reasoning
Selects appropriate science
information, develops ideas and
uses a style appropriate to the
purpose, task, and audience.

30
Creativity &
Organization
CCSS Spk/Listen #5

"M akes strategic use

of digital media (e.g.
textual, graphical,
audio, visual, &
interactive) in
presentations to
enhance understanding
of findings, reasoning,
evidence & add
interest."

Voice

CCSS spk/ Listen #4.

Does not meet creative and organizational

requirements that reflect six hours of time
invested in the presentation
Does not have an introduction that and/or
conclusion that reflect HeLa and
presenter's(s') learning during the unit
Uses time poorly-- throughout process

20

"Present information,

findings, and supporting

evidence clearly,

concisely, and logically

using appropriate eye
contact

M umbles or speaks too quickly or slowly

speaks too softly to be understood
Frequently uses filler words (uh, um,
so, and, like" etc.)
Speech not adapted for the context and
task

38
M eets most requirements for time
investment and demonstration of
learning through creative presentation
Offers an introduction and conclusion
to context and lesson, but they are not
clear or not interesting
Generally times presentation well, but
may spend too much or too little time on
conveying an idea or concept

22

43

Above
Standard
Creativity &
connections to
HeLa and
clearly reveal
extension of
study beyond
the required
work on HeLa
&/or ILHL
during course
study

50

M eets all requirements for a thorough,

creative well-prepared presentation
Has a clear and interesting introduction
and conclusion
Organizes time well; no part of the
presentation is too short or too long
and entire presentation fits within
the assigned amount of time

26

Presentation is
bold & creative
yet clearly
connected to
unit of study.
All of the
organizational
requirements
are met without
compromising
creativity

30

Speaks clearly most of the time

Speaks loudly enough for the audience
to hear most of the time, but may speak
in a monotone
Speaks with occasional use of filler words
Attempts to adapt speech for the context
and task but performance is not at level
of the standard

Speaks clearly and at an appropriate pace

and volume
Changes tone and pace to maintain interest
Rarely uses filler words
Adapts speech for the context and task,
demonstrating command of formal English
when appropriate

Excellent
elocution

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Presentation Aids
SHARED ELECTRO NIC
FILE W/ INSTRUCTORS
CCSS Writing #6.

"Use technology, &

Internet to produce,
publish, and update
individual or shared
[writing] products, taking
advantage of
technologys capacity to
link to other info. &
display info. flexibly and
dynamically."

Response to
Audience
Questions
(if posed)

Participation in
Team Presentations

Does not use audio/visual aids or other media Uses audio/visual aids or other media,
Attempts to use one or a few audio/visual
but they may sometimes distract from or
not add to the presentation
aids or media, but they do not add
creativity to the presentation, or
Demonstrates some difficulty in
addition(s) may distract from the
bringing audio/ visual aids or media
presentation
smoothly into the presentation

Uses well-produced media to enhance

understanding of findings, reasoning, and
evidence, and to add interest

Smoothly incorporates all utilized media

into the presentation

Excellent visual
display that
enhances
audiences
understanding of
content.

7
6
Answers audience questions, but either

Presents no evidence that all team

members participated.

10

Answers audience questions clearly

and completely
Seeks clarification, admits I dont
know with an explanation as to how the
answer might be found.

(5 max to
recuperate point
loss or provide
extra credit)

All team members participate and

contributed equally.
All team members are able to
respond to questions about the entire
presentation not just their own parts
of it.

(Note: add/subtract

not clearly or not completely

All team members

participated somewhat but
not enough or equally

from final score)

Total Points Earned: ________

Points Possible: _______
Percentage: _______ Letter Grade: ________
Recommendations: _______________________________________________________
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Commendations: _________________________________________________________

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