Scoring Guide for Panel Discussion

4 Exemplary

• Criteria for the Proficient category have been successfully complete
• Panel members "become their characters" (e.g, costume, props, demeanor)
• Panel discussion includes an "authentic" backdrop

3 Proficient

• Panel members explain how specific government policies helped or hindered them
• Panel members show an understanding of the times they lived through
• Panel members present historically accurate information
• Panel members answer questions clearly and accurately
• Panel members listen attentively and speal in turn
• Discussion is well-organized and informative
• Discussion is engaging

2 Progressing

• Panel discussion meets a minimum of five of the criteria for Proficient
• More work is needed

1 Not Yet Meeting the Standards

• Panel discussion meets less than 5 of the criteria for Proficient
• Task should be repeated