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MODEL RUBRIC

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Attractiveness/ Craftsmanship	The model shows that the creator took great pride in his/her work. The design and construction look carefully planned. The item is neat (free of unwanted bumps, drips, marks, and tears).	The model shows that the creator took pride in his/her work. The design and construction look planned. The item has a few flaws (unwanted bumps, drips, marks, tears), but these do not detract from the overall look.	The design and construction were planned. The item has several flaws (unwanted bumps, drips, marks, tears), that detract from the overall look.	The model looks thrown together at the last minute. It appears that little design or planning was done. Craftmanship is poor.
Details	Model details are all easily viewed and identifiable.	Most model details are easily viewed and identifiable.	Most model details are easily identified when the model is viewed slowly and carefully.	Many model details are not clear.
Sources	The student has 5 or more sources of inspiration correctly cited.	The student has 3-4 sources of inspiration correctly cited.	The student has 2 sources of inspiration correctly cited.	The student has fewer than 2 sources of inspiration correctly cited.
Knowledge about Culture/Story	The student can answer 3 questions correctly about how the model relates to the culture being studied.	The student can answer 2 questions correctly about how the model relates to the culture being studied.	The student can answer 1 question correctly about how the model relates to the culture being studied.	The student does not understand how the model relates to the culture being studied.
Time and Effort	Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the model. It is clear the student worked at home as well as at school.	Class time was used wisely. Student could have put in more time and effort at home.	Class time was not always used wisely, but student did do some additional work at home.	Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort.

PowerPoint Rubric

ACTIVITY	Exemplary	Proficient	Partially Proficient	Incomplete	POINTS
Research and Note taking	6 points Note cards indicate you accurately researched a variety of information sources, recorded and interpreted significant facts, meaningful graphics, accurate sounds and evaluated alternative points of view.	4 points Note cards show you recorded relevant information from multiple sources of information, evaluated and synthesized relevant information.	2 points Note cards show you misinterpreted statements, graphics and questions and failed to identify relevant arguments.	0 points Note cards show you recorded information from four or less resources, did not find graphics or sounds, and ignored alternative points of view.
Preproduction Plan - Storyboard	6 points The storyboard illustrates the slide presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each slide including: title of slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings, hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any). All slides are numbered, and there is a logical sequence to the presentation.	4 points The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard include titles and text for each slide and are in sequential order.	2 points The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in a logical sequence and have incomplete information.	0 points There a very few thumbnail sketches on the storyboard and do not provide an overview of the presentation.
Introduction	3 points The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals.	2 points The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic.	1 point The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience.	0 points The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience.
Content	8 points The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea. Information is accurate, current and comes mainly from * primary sources.	6 points The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources.	4 points The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information with few facts. Some of the information may not seem to fit. Sources used appear unreliable.	0 points The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information and only one or two facts about the topic. Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
Text Elements	3 points The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of text.	2 points Sometimes the fonts are easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.	1 point Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text.	0 points The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting.
Layout	3 points The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space.	2 points The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.	1 point The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background.	0 points The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability.
Citations	6 points Sources of information are properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented. All sources of information are clearly identified and credited using MLA citations throughout the project.	4 points Most sources of information use proper MLA citation, and sources are documented to make it possible to check on the accuracy of information.	2 points Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics do not use proper MLA citations.	0 points No way to check validity of information.
Graphics, Sound and/or Animation	3 points The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. Original images are created using proper size and resolution, and all images enhance the content. There is a consistent visual theme.	2 points The graphics, sound/and or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content. Original images are used. Images are proper size, resolution.	1 point Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts. Most images are clipart or recycled from the WWW. Images are too large/small in size. Images are poorly cropped or the color/resolution is fuzzy.	0 points The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content.
Writing Mechanics	6 points The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	4 points The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	2 points Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. (3 or more errors)	0 points Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. (more than 5 errors)
TOTAL POINTS					/44

Rubric for Classroom Web Pages

CRITERIA	Exemplary	Proficient	Partially Proficient	Incomplete	POINTS
Relevance of Content to Students and Parents	9 points The content has a unique main idea/purpose/theme and includes useful educational information for students and parents. The content is written clearly and concisely and points readers to high quality, up to date pertinent resources. The content is highly informative and provides essential information to the reader. Information is updated frequently and includes the date of the update to emphasize freshness of content. The website showcases students' research projects, data collection assignments, Q&A forums, or other assignments to promote interaction between students, teachers, and parents. The website includes feedback loops such as surveys, forms, or questionnaires. Annotations include motivating questions and advanced organizers that provide the reader with sense of what will be found on each Web page.	6 points The purpose, theme, or main idea of the website is evident with appropriate educational information for students and parents. The content points readers to quality information resources. The content is informative and provides useful information to the reader. The website includes one feedback loop such as a survey, form or questionnaire. There are clear annotations describing Web-based resources so that readers can navigate through the sites easily and locate the needed information.	3 points The theme or main idea of the website is vague and does not create a strong sense of purpose or include educational information that students and parent can use. The content points readers to information that does not relate to the purpose or theme of the page. Information is incomplete or inaccurate. The website does not include feedback loops such as surveys, forms, or questionnaires. A few of the annotations are missing or do not describe the resources clearly so that readers can navigate through sites easily and locate the needed information.	0 points The website lacks a clear purpose or central theme and is not useful to students and parents. The content points readers to some information resources which are inaccurate or misleading or inappropriate for the intended audience. The website does not include feedback loops such as surveys, forms, or questionnaires. Several annotations are missing or do not describe what students will find at the site or do not include advanced organizer questions to assist students in navigating easily through sites to locate the needed information.
Use of Photos, Graphics, Sound, Animation and Video	6 points All of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video enhance the content and create interest. All photos, graphics, audio and/or video files are high quality images or sound with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Creativity and original images enhance the content of the Web pages in an innovative way	4 points Most of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video enhance the content and create interest. Most of the photos, graphics, audio and/or video files are high quality images or sound and effectively enhance the content and create interest. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of most of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Most of the files show use of creativity and original images to enhance the content of the Web pages.	2 points A few of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video are inappropriate for the content and do not create interest. Some of the photos and graphics are not high quality images. A few of the audio and/or video files are edited with inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements, do not create interest, and are inappropriate examples for one or more teaching standards. A few files have background audio that overpowers the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of a few of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Some use of creativity or original images is evident that enhances the content of the Web pages.	0 points The photographs, graphics, sounds, and/or videos are inappropriate for the content or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. Many of the photos and graphics are not high quality images or are not properly edited for Web display. Audio and/or video files are not edited or exhibit inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements. The audio and/or video files are inappropriate examples for the content. The background audio overpowers the primary audio. No information is included concerning the size of files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. No use of original images is evident to enhance content of the Web pages in an innovative way
Fair Use Guidelines	6 points Fair use guidelines are followed with proper use of citations throughout the Web page.	4 points Fair use guidelines are frequently followed and most non original material uses proper citations.	2 points Sometimes fair use guidelines are followed and some non original material uses proper citations.	0 points Fair use guidelines are not followed. Non original material is improperly cited.
Internal and External Navigation	3 points All of the menus, navigation links and all internal links and sections of the website connect back to the home page and/or sitemap. All external links to connecting websites are active and functioning. A sitemap/index is provided to make the site easy-to-access.	2 points Most of the menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the website connect back to the home page and/or sitemap. Most of the external links to connecting websites are active and functioning. A limited sitemap/index is provided.	1 point Some of the menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the website connect back to the home page and/or sitemap, but in other places the links do not connect to preceding pages or to the original index page. Some of the external links to connecting websites are not active and functioning. No sitemap/index is provided.	0 points There are significant problems with menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the website and few or no connections back to the preceding pages or to the original index page. Many external links to connecting websites are not active and functioning. No sitemap/index is provided.
Layout and Text Elements	3 points The typography is easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of bullets, italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Consistent format extends page-to-page. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. The background, colors and layout are artful and consistent across the website and enhance the readability of the information presented.	2 points Sometimes the typography is easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and subheadings detract and do not enhance readability. A few minor format inconsistencies decrease readers' accessibility to the content. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately in most places. The background, colors and layout are consistent across the website and make it easy to read the information presented.	1 point The typography is difficult to read and uses too many different fonts, overuse of bold, bullets, italics or lack of appropriate indentations of text. Some formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. There are several format inconsistencies throughout the website. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately in some places. The background, colors and layout are distracting and make it difficult to read the information presented	0 points The text is extremely difficult to read due to inappropriate use of fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings and body text. Many formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. There are numerous format inconsistencies throughout the website. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately and the content appears cluttered. The background, colors and layout make the site unattractive, and it is difficult to read the information presented.
Contact Person, Copyright and Update Information	3 points Each Web page includes a footer with a working email link to the author of the website or contact person including department name, telephone and fax numbers with area codes, a connecting link to homepage, date of creation or revision, and copyright information.	2 points The Web pages includes a footer with two of the criteria.	1 point The Web pages includes a footer with one of the criteria.	0 points No footer is included on the Web pages.
Speed Web Pages Load	3 points The Web page graphics are small in byte-size or optimized by providing image height= and width= tags, and pages download quickly for the target audience. Descriptive alt= tags for each image provide text-only users with a good idea of what is shown in each graphic.	2 points The Web page graphics are generally small enough to download reasonably fast for the target audience. Graphics could be optimized by using height= and width= tags so text loads before the images. Most images include the alt= tags and the alt= tags are fairly descriptive.	1 point The Web page graphics and content do not download quickly for the target audience. Images are large and require a long time to download. Most images do not include the alt= tags, and the alt= tags could be more descriptive.	0 points The Web page graphics and content take a long time to download for the target audience due to excessively large graphics or too many graphic elements on a page or graphics that have not been optimized. All images lack alt= tags.
Writing Mechanics	3 points The text has no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	2 points The text has a few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring minor editing and revision.	1 point The text has errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring editing and revision. (4 or more errors)	0 points The text has many errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring major editing and revision. (more than 6 errors)
TOTAL POINTS					/36

Video Project Rubric