Know (Y)OUR Expectations - Project Rubric
Group Newspaper Product	1	2	3-4	5	Total
Concept Web	Not all required W's are explored in the concept web.Topics are not linked correctly.	Ten or fewer topics are explored in the concept web. Two required W's are explored in the concept web. Topics are not linked correctly.	Fifteen or fewer topics are explored in the concept web. Three required W's are explored in the concept web. Topics are linked correctly.	Twenty or fewer topics are explored in the concept web. All required W's are explored in the concept web.Topics are linked correctly.	/5
Newspaper Product Appearance	The project is not put together. Major errors in attention to detail in terms of typing, proofreading, neatness, etc.	Poor physical appearance of project. Numerous errors in attention to detail in terms of typing, proofreading, neatness, etc.	Good physical appearance of project. Minor errors in attention to detail in terms of typing, proofreading, neatness, etc.	Physical appearance of project shows careful thought and attention to detail in terms of typing & proofreading, neatness, etc.	/5
Total					/10
Newspaper Articles	1-3	4-6	7-9	10-12	Total
Content – The articles address the 5 W's relevant to the topic. Descriptions are clear.	Relevant questions (W's) are not explored in the articles. Poor description.	Two W's are explored with some description.	All relevant W questions are included but description is weak.	All relevant "W" questions are included and the description is clear.	/12
Historical Accuracy	Information included in articles is historically inaccurate.	Little of the information included in articles is historically accurate.	Some of the information included in articles is historically accurate.	Information included in articles is thoroughly explained and historically accurate.	/12
-as outlined in assignment
Choice of Topics	Topics do not relate to the assigned time period or novel.	Few aspects of the topics relate to the assigned time period and novel.	Some topics relate to the assigned time period and novel.	All topics do not relate to the assigned time period and novel.	/12
Research	Each article uses less than the two required bibliographic sources. The sources are all print or all electronic.  Note sheets are missing and/or incomplete.	Each article uses less than the two required bibliographic sources, print and electronic.  Note sheets are incomplete.	Each article uses the two required bibliographic sources, print and electronic. Note sheets are complete.	Each article uses more than the two required bibliographic sources, print and electronic. Note sheets are complete.	/12
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	Errors in grammar and usage affect meaning.  Paragraph structure is missing.  Frequent spelling errors.  Punctuation is often missing or incorrect	Some usage, grammar, or paragraphing problems exist.  Spelling and end punctuation marks are almost always correct.  Internal punctuation may be incorrect or missing.	Grammar and usage are correct.  Paragraphing may create problems.  Spelling and punctuation are correct.	Grammar and usage are correct and contribute to clarity.  Punctuation is correct.  Paragraph structure is clear and well organized.	/12
Total					/60
Know (Y)OUR Expectations - Project Rubric (Cont.)
Presentation	1	2	3	4	Total
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.	/4
Subject Knowledge	Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.	Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.	/4
Connections	Students does not connect articles to the content or themes of the novel.	Students connects one article to the content or themes of the novel.	Students connects two articles to the content or themes of the novel.	Students connects all articles to the content or themes of the novel.	/4
Eye Contact	Student reads all of report with no eye contact.	Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.	Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.	Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.	/4
Elocution	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.	Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.	Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.	Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.	/4
Total					/20
Bibliography	1	2	3-4	5	Total
Coverage	Less than the number of minimum sources	Less than the number of minimum sources	Must have the required number of sources	More than the minimum required	/5
MLA Format & Content	MLA format has not been used accurately.  There are many punctuation errors & significant content errors	MLA format has been used accurately in some of the works cited. Some punctuation & content errors	MLA format has been used accurately in most works cited.  Occasional punctuation errors. Very few content errors.	MLA format has been used accurately in all works cited.  No content or punctuation errors.	/5
Total					/10
TOTAL	1	2	3	4	/100
Know (Y)OUR Expectations - Group and Notes Conference Rubric
Group Contribution	1	2	3-4	5	Total
Research & Gather Information	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.	/5
Share Information	Does not relay any information to teammates.	Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.	Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Relays a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.	/5
Be Punctual	Does not hand in any assignments.	Hands in most assignments late.	Hands in most assignments on time.	Hands in all assignments on time.	/5
Total					/15
Take Responsibility	1	2	3-4	5	Total
Fulfill Team Role's Duties	Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.	Performs very little duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.	/5
Participate in Conference	Does not speak during the  conference.	Either gives too little information or information which is irrelevant to topic.	Offers some information--most is relevant.	Offers a fair amount of important information--all is relevant.	/5
Share Equally	Always relys on others to do the work.	Rarely does the assigned work--often needs reminding.	Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding.	Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.	/5
Fulfill Team Role's Duties	Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.	Performs very little duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.	/5
Total					/20
Value Others' Viewpoints	1	2	3-4	5	Total
Listen to Other Teammates	Is always talking--never allows anyone else to speak.	Usually doing most of the talking--rarely allows others to speak.	Listens, but sometimes talks too much.	Listens and speaks a fair amount.	/5
Cooperate with Teammates	Usually argues with teammates.	Sometimes argues.	Rarely argues.	Never argues with teammates.	/5
Make Fair Decisions	Usually wants to have things their way.	Often sides with friends instead of considering all views.	Usually considers all views.	Always helps team to reach a fair decision.	/5
Total					/15
TOTAL	1	2	3	4	/50
Notes/Research Conference Rubric					Total
Bibliography information is complete.					/10
Student has consulted required number of information sources for each of the three articles					/10
Student has made connections to the information collected.					/10
Student notes are focused on identified research focus questions.					/10
Student is prepared to proceed to the synthesis step of this project					/10
OR - Student must continue to collect information and conference again on ______________________.
Total					/50