Rubric:

Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Improvement (2) Inadequate (1)
Content
Provides some information
- Historical Thoroughly explains the historical Provides a detailed explanation of the Offers minimal information Fails to address the historical
about the historical context,
Context context with rich detail and relevance. historical context. about the historical context. context.
but lacks depth.
Presents the mystery with
- Explanation of Clearly articulates the details of the Presents the mystery with clarity, Presents the mystery vaguely, Fails to explain the mystery
some clarity, but lacks detail
the Mystery mystery, leaving no ambiguity. providing sufficient details. leaving gaps in understanding. adequately.
in certain aspects.
Provides a comprehensive overview of
- Overview of Presents existing theories with clarity Presents existing theories, but Presents existing theories Fails to provide an overview
existing theories with insightful
Existing Theories and provides analysis for each. lacks depth in analysis. vaguely, with minimal analysis. of existing theories.
analysis.
Utilizes past modals effectively to Uses past modals to speculate about Attempts to use past modals Uses past modals sparingly or Fails to use past modals
- Hypothesis
speculate about different scenarios scenarios related to the mystery, to speculate about scenarios, incorrectly to speculate about effectively to speculate about
Using Past
and possibilities related to the though some instances may lack but the usage is inconsistent scenarios related to the scenarios related to the
Modals
mystery. clarity or coherence. or unclear. mystery. mystery.
Clarity and
Organization
Presentation has a clear and well- Presentation has some Presentation lacks clear
- Structure of the Presentation is structured logically, Presentation is disorganized
organized structure that enhances organization, but transitions organization, making it difficult
Presentation facilitating comprehension. and difficult to follow.
understanding. may be unclear at times. to follow.
Explanation is clear and Explanation is generally clear,
- Clarity of Concepts are explained with utmost Explanation lacks clarity, Explanation is unclear and
understandable, with few instances but may be confusing in some
Explanation clarity, ensuring understanding. leading to confusion. difficult to understand.
of ambiguity. parts.
Presentation flows smoothly, and past
- Logical Flow Logical flow is generally maintained, Some sections lack a clear Transition between points Logical flow using past
modals are used effectively to discuss
Using Past but the usage of past modals may be connection, affecting the using past modals is abrupt or modals is disjointed and
different possibilities and scenarios
Modals inconsistent or unclear in some parts. overall flow of past modals. unclear, disrupting the flow. difficult to follow.
related to the mystery.
Visual Support
Visuals are somewhat Visuals are minimally relevant Visuals are irrelevant and do
- Relevance of Visuals are highly relevant, enhancing Visuals are relevant and support the
relevant but may not fully and do not effectively support not contribute to
Visuals understanding and engagement. content effectively.
support the content. the content. understanding.
- Creativity and Visuals are highly creative, engaging, Visuals are creative and contribute to Visuals show some creativity Visuals lack creativity and fail to Visuals are uninspired and do
Engagement and captivate the audience's attention. the engagement of the audience. but may lack engagement. engage the audience. not engage the audience.
Delivery
Presenter demonstrates confidence, Presenter exhibits occasional Presenter appears nervous and Presenter lacks confidence
Presenter is confident and poised
- Confidence though some moments of hesitation signs of nervousness or lack of lacks confidence throughout and appears uncomfortable
throughout the presentation.
may be observed. confidence. the presentation. during the presentation.
 Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Improvement (2) Inadequate (1)
Effectively uses past modals
Uses past modals effectively in most Uses past modals sparingly or Fails to use past modals
throughout the presentation to Attempts to use past modals,
- Effective Use of parts of the presentation to speculate incorrectly, impacting the effectively to speculate about
speculate about different scenarios but the usage is inconsistent
Past Modals about scenarios related to the clarity and coherence of the scenarios related to the
and possibilities related to the or unclear.
mystery. presentation. mystery.
mystery.