Radio Show Rubric
 

Objective	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4
You gathered research on your topic.	You did not limit your topic enough to collect specific sources, although you do have sources on paper.	You have one or two sources on a limited topic.	You have three to four sources on a limited topic.	You have at least four sources on a limited topic.  Research help sheets are complete with notes taken on cover sheet.
You wrote the script for your segment.	Your writing showed no planning or knowledge of formal style.   You did not accomplish your purpose.	You accomplished your purpose, yet your segment sounded like a report instead of 1930s broadcast.	You accomplished your purpose in the required time period with accurate information.  The segment sounded realistic.	You wrote in a concise style with no empty sentences.  You accomplished your purpose in the required time.  You completed all pyramid planning.
You performed at least one segment of the show.	Your segment of the show was too short or too difficult to hear to evaluate.	You read at an appropriate pace and volume.	You read at an appropriate pace and volume.  The tone of your voice matched the mood of your segment.	You read at an appropriate pace and volume.  You inflected your voice to avoid sounding dull.  Every word could be understood; there were no glitches.
You worked as a team.	Your group performed a radio show that did not entertain the audience.  It was not based on accurate information.  Your audience focused more on the glitches than the content.	Your group performed a complete show with a few minor problems with transitions.	Your group performed a well-planned show which moved quickly from one segment to the next.	Your group read a well-planned show which moved quickly from one segment to the next.  You created a title for you show, you used opening music, and at least two sound effects.  You had little if any dead time.