Introduction

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Criteria	Basic- 1 point	Developing- 2 points	Accomplished- 3 points
Opening and Closing	Host introduces the show, states their name and introduces each of the guests.  The purpose of the talk show is not mentioned. The host concludes the show, but the purpose of the show remains unclear.	Host introduces the show, states their name and introduces each of the guests.  The purpose of the show is mentioned but is unclear. The host concludes the show with final comments that fail to summarize what was said but relates to the purpose of the show.	Host introduces the show, states their name and introduces each of the guests.  The purpose of the show is clearly stated. The host concludes the show with final comments that clearly summarize what has been said and relates back to the purpose of the show.
The Interviews	The group has prepared questions/answers that are off topic or unclear to the audience.  It is difficult to tell the viewpoint of the guests.  Guests are unsure of how to answer questions that are asked.	The group has prepared interview questions/answers that are mostly clear to the audience.  At times, the questions do not relate to the guest's viewpoint on slavery and the questions appear "fake" and rehearsed.  Host does not "converse" or interact with the guests.	The group has prepared interview questions/answers that clearly show the guests viewpoint on the issue of slavery.  The host and guests look as if they are having an unrehearsed conversation on the issue of slavery although students have clearly rehearsed.
Eye Contact/Volume	Group members make little eye contact with the audience during the talk show.  It is often difficult to hear what group members are saying.	Group members make some eye contact with the audience during the talk show.  Members mostly speak clearly during the show.	Group members make frequent eye contact with the audience during the talk show.  Members speak clearly throughout the show.
Creativity	The group has put little or no effort into creativity with the show.  No signs, props, or costumes.	The group has put effort into creativity with the show (signs, props or costumes).  However, the creativity in the show is distracting to the purpose of the show.  (distracting to the audience, not handled appropriately)	The group has put a sufficient amount of effort into the creativity of the show (signs, props, or costumes).  Each creative piece reflects the purpose of the talk show.
Skit	Each group member (and the teacher) has a copy of the skit.  The skit has each part assigned, but is too short.  Each group member has small parts that do not show the group's understanding of the different views on slavery.	Each group member (and the teacher) has a copy of the skit.  The skit has each part assigned and each group member has many "lines" to say.  However, it is unclear if students understand the different views on slavery.	Each group member (and the teacher has a copy of the skit.  The skit has each part clearly assigned with each group member "speaking" frequently.  Each member's part clearly show an understanding of the different views of slavery.

In addition, you will receive a 15 point individual grade for turning in your lists on the viewpoints of slavery and 1/2 page summary from the Process section.  You will also receive 10 points for completing the final questions on the Conclusion page.


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