Grade for leading class discussion

  4 3 2 1
Preparation Clearly well-prepared. Showed an excellent understanding of the issue/text at hand. Well-prepared. Showed a good understanding of the issue/text at hand. Somewhat prepared. Showed a partial understanding of  the text/issue at hand. Unprepared. Misunderstood key elements of the text/issue at hand.
Organization Very well-organized. Discussion questions and activities built on each other to lead class progressively  to an in-depth understanding of the text/issue. Well-organized. Questions and activities led class to a good understanding of the text/issue, but some portions of the discussion might have been better placed. Somewhat organized. Led class to a basic understanding of the text/issue, though the progression was not always clear. Disorganized. Questions and activities did not build on each other, nor was there a logical progression that could be perceived. 
Questions/Activities Excellent and creative questions/activities that elicited much discussion and led students to an in-depth understanding of the text/issue. Good questions/ activities that elicited some discussion and led class to a good general understanding of the text/issue. Questions/activities elicited some responses and led class to a basic understanding of the text/issue, but did not delve into the more profound aspects. Questions/activities were poorly formulated, did not elicit discussion and only dealt with the text/issue tangentially or in very vague terms.
Graphics/other illustrative materials Included a variety of graphics / other materials that helped spark class' interest and illustrate important aspects of the text/issue. Included some graphics/other materials that helped spark class' interest. Included one or two images/other materials that were not very relevant to the text/issue. Did not include graphics / other materials.
Participation in the class presentation Led the group in the class discussion. Was careful to allow others to participate. Listened and responded well to others' questions and answers. Took an active part in the discussion, but did not lead or orchestrate the presentation. Participated minimally in the class discussion or was not receptive to others' contributions.  Hardly spoke during the presentation. 
Group member's evaluation (please send this by e-mail for each of the members of your group) Led the group in the preparation of the class. Prepared well for meetings and contributed important ideas. Was always willing to meet with the group. Contributed to the preparation of the class. Was prepared for meetings and contributed some ideas. Was willing to meet for the most part. Contributed some to the preparation of the class. Was somewhat prepared for meetings and contributed a few ideas. Made it somewhat difficult to meet. Contributed little to the preparation of the class. Was unprepared for meetings and did not contribute ideas. Made it difficult to meet.

Grade equivalents:

A =24    A-=22-23    B+=20-21    B=18-19    B-=16-17    C+=14-15    C=12-13    C-= 10-11    D=8-9    F=6-7