My Rules for Life - Activity 1 Outline/Story Sequence Lacks fable elements Contains some fable elements Reflects elements of fable Review of Structure Retelling doesn't follow story Follows story, not well-defined Clear beginning, middle, end Retelling of Fable Unclear lesson Stated, but unclear Lesson clearly stated Voice Difficult to hear, poor pacing Audible, but poor pacing Audible, well-paced Elements of Fable Lacks fable elements Contains some fable elements Reflects elements of fable Structure Unclear story line Lacks story elements Clear beginning, middle, end Fable Lesson Unclear lesson Stated, but unclear Lesson clearly stated Word Choice Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Use of Detail Lacks description Some details Clear, concrete details and description Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Layout in Word Processor Difficult to read Adequate fonts and layout Good font choices and layout Return to Teacher Resource Page.
Topic Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Structure No apparent organization Organized, but lacks flow Smooth beginning, middle, end Reporting Lacks Ws and H Basic Ws and H Clearly stated Ws & H Word Choice Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Use of Detail Lacks description Some details Clear, concrete details and description Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Supportive Information No clear resources A couple resources Clear information from text to support
statements Audio Recording Unclear, muffled voice Adequate, but slightly off Clear, good volume Return to Teacher Resource Page. Life in Hooverville - Activity 3 Historical Image Content No related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Relationship of Info to Picture No relationship Some indicators Clear relationship Evidence of Visual Summary Lacks evidence Basic evidence Clear visual evidence Setting Element Lacks understanding of setting Basic setting elements Clear reflection of setting Use of Detail Lacks description Some details Clear, concrete details and description Image Selection Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Visual Mechanics Poor brightness, contrast, clarity Adequate mechanics Effective visual elements Realism Not realistic Some realism Realistic portrayal Cause and Effect Relationship No or incorrect discussion Limited discussion Clear cause and effect statements Supportive Information No examples A couple examples Many examples Evidence of Visual Summary Lacks evidence Some evidence Well-organized evidence Use of Ideas in Discussion No discussion Limited discussion Valuable addition to discussion Listening Disrupts or lacks attention Participates, but doesn't fit Supportive listener Return to Teacher Resource Page. Riding the Rails - Activity 4 Journey Content No related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Use of Internet Map Tools Unable to use map tools Limited success Effectively used map tools Written Description Unclear Basic directions Clear, concise description Use of email Multiple technical problems Some problems, but solved No problems using tool Interprets directions for map project Unable to follow epal directions Follows epal directions with help Follows epal directions Return to Teacher Resource Page. Communication through the Ages - Activity 5 Topic and Content Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Relationship of Info to Skit No relationship Some indicators Clear relationship Supportive Information No examples A couple examples Many examples Model of Tool Lacks critical attributes Basic attributes Reflects critical attributes Skit Unclear story line Some story elements Clear beginning, middle, end Video Recording Confusing, unclear Misses action Catches the action well Audio Recording Unclear, muffled voice Adequate, but slightly off Clear, good volume Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative Collaboration Lacks teaming Some teaming Works together as team Return to Teacher Resource Page. Getting Organized - Activity 6 Topic and Content Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Position No clear position Some position statements Many position statements Supportive Information No examples A couple examples Many examples Opposing Views No arguments Some arguments Clear arguments & examples Use of Ideas in Debate No discussion Limited discussion Valuable addition to discussion Listening Disrupts or lacks attention Participates, but doesn't fit Supportive listener Online Chat No participation Limited participation Valuable addition to discussion Return to Teacher Resource Page. Jazz and the Big Band Era - Activity 7 Poster Content Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Evidence of Visual Summary Lacks evidence Basic evidence Clear visual evidence Basic Poster Elements Lacks elements Contains most elements Contains all elements Persuasive Aspect No persuasive aspect Persuasive aspect limited Persuasive Restate Location & Time Not accurate restatement Some errors Accurate restatement English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling & grammar correct Visual Mechanics Poor brightness, contrast, clarity Adequate mechanics Effective visual elements Layout & Organization Difficult to read; lacks organization Adequate fonts and layout Good font choices and layout Topic Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Structure No apparent organization Organized, but lacks flow Smooth beginning, middle, end Letter Elements Lacks elements Basic elements Clear elements Word Choice Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Use of Detail Lacks description Some details Clear, concrete details and description Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Supportive Information No clear resources A couple resources Clear information from text to support
statements Persuasive Elements No persuasive aspect Persuasive aspect limited Persuasive Return to Teacher Resource Page. Rocks in My Pocket - Activity 8 Slide Show Content No related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Organization Lacks organization Some organization Well-organized Summary Information Poor content Adequate information Clear, detailed, accurate Word Choice Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Image Selection Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Visual Mechanics Poor brightness, contrast, clarity Adequate mechanics Effective visual elements Layout & Organization Difficult to read; lacks organization Adequate fonts and layout Good font choices and layout Return to Teacher Resource Page. What was it REALLY like? - Activity 9 Topic Content Not related to assignment Somewhat related Directly relevant Interview Preparation No evidence of preparation Some evidence Evidence of careful planning Interview Poor implementation Adequate implementation Well implemented Character Development No development Limited development Well-developed History, Interview, Fiction No synergy of three elements Some synergy Clear synergy among elements Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative Realism & historical accuracy Not realistic Some realism Realistic portrayal English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Supportive Information No clear resources A couple resources Clear information from text to support
statements Audio Interview Unclear, muffled voice Adequate, but slightly off Clear, good volume Image Creation Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Visual Mechanics Poor brightness, contrast, clarity Adequate mechanics Effective visual elements Web Page Layout Difficult to read Adequate fonts and layout Good font choices and layout Web Page Visuals Don't appear in document Appear, but poor quality Good quality visuals Return to Teacher Resource Page. Beyond Bud: Depression Era Characters - Activity 10 Elements of Short Story Lacks story elements Contains some story elements Reflects elements of story Structure Unclear story line Lacks clear storyline Clear beginning, middle, end Character Study No or little information Limited information Well-developed study Word Choice Dull, uninspired Acceptable, routine Vivid, powerful Use of Detail Lacks description Some details Clear, concrete details and description Originality Lacks originality Fluent, but lacks uniqueness Expressive, creative English Mechanics Many spelling & grammar errors Only a few errors Spelling and grammar correct Layout in Word Processor Difficult to read Adequate fonts and layout Good font choices and layout Return to Teacher Resource Page. Developed by Annette Lamb, 3/00. |