5th Invention Convention Rubric

Student Name __________________________

Invention ___________________________ Project #: ______________

Number

Slide
Presentation

Student does
not have any
slide
presentation

Slides are untidy, lack

color, and not
particularly pleasing
to the observer

Slides are somewhat

pleasing to observer

Slides are attractive

and well put together

Slides are is aesthetically

pleasing and draw the
attention of observers.

Meets a Need

Does not have

an invention

Has an invention, but

it does not meet any
need

Invention identifies a
need and somewhat
meets it

Invention identifies a
relevant need and
meets it

Invention identifies a
relevant need and meets
it exceptionally well

Sales Pitch

Student is
not present
or unwilling to
present

-Student is not
enthusiastic to share
his/her invention.
- Student
demonstrates little or
no preparation and
rehearsal..
-Sales pitch does not
include persuasive
elements.

-Student is somewhat
enthusiastic to share
his/her invention -Student demonstrates
some preparation and
rehearsal.
-Sales pitch includes
persuasive elements.

-Student is
enthusiastic to share
his/her invention.
-Student has prepared
and rehearsed an
effective sales pitch.
-Sales pitch is
persuasive.

-Student is extremely
enthusiastic to share
his/her invention.
-Student has prepared
and rehearsed an
effective sales pitch.
-Sales pitch convinces
listener to purchase
invention.

Demonstration
of Invention

Does not
demonstrate
or
demonstration
is unsuccessful

After demonstration,
it is still unclear how
the invention works.

Demonstration partially
explains how the
invention works.

Demonstration clearly
explains how the
invention works.

Demonstration clearly
explains how the
invention would work in
several contexts.

Advertisement
includes very little
persuasive language
and/or visuals.

Advertisement includes
some persuasive
language and/or
visuals.

Advertisement
includes several
effective pieces of
persuasive language
and/or visuals.

Advertisement
Poster

Does not have

an
advertisement.

Score

Advertisement
includes many
effective pieces of
persuasive language
and/or visuals

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