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Doing the Decades:
Group Investigations in Twentieth Century U. S. History

Oral Presentation Evaluation


Name   Decade   Date  

Each of the three categories is worth 30 points, with each question in a category worth 5-15 points, for a possible total of 90 points. Participation is 10 points. The total score possible is 100 points.

I. Authenticity

_____ Did you remain true to your historical biography/resume and remain in character throughout the presentation?
_____ Did you respond to questions using evidence from the time period that was reflected in your final project (magazine, scrapbook or multimedia presentation)?

Clarity and Poise

_____ Did you speak clearly so that everyone in the room could hear your presentation?
_____ Did you remain attentive and enthusiastic throughout the presentation, and demonstrate an ability to respond to varied types of questions and comments from the audience?

Organization and Format of Presentation

_____ Did you and others in your group present your findings in a format that was relevant and authentic for your time period?
_____ Was the format of your presentation well-organized and indicative of a clearly-defined set of roles within the overall project?

_____ Presentation

_____ TOTAL SCORE

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