PREPARATION RUBRIC (1/2 points are ok) Name ________________________
(rev. 12/07)
SOURCES – Five point loss if not typed. (9 pts.)
1. Number of sources (1 pt. each) 0 = none
3 = 3 or more sources
0 1 2 3
| 2. | Types of sources. One must be a book or encyclopedia (2 pt. loss if no book). | |
0 = none
0 1 2 3 3 = 3 or more different kinds of resources
3. Correct format. 1 = serious format or punctuation error(s)
3 = perfect or nearly so
0 1 2 3 (loss of 1 pt. for each serious errors; 0.5 for other errors)
Serious errors: alphabetical, last name 1st, 1st line flush left,
second line indent, title given, double space.
OUTLINE (for 2 min. biography) - (27 pts.)
0 = not done
1. Outline format. 1 = D
2 = C
0 1 2 3 4 3 = B
4 = 3 -5 main ideas (labeled I, II etc.), with a total of 20 supporting
details (labeled A, B etc.)
| 2. | Completeness of supporting details. Supporting details should each be one to four complete sentences in student’s own words. | |
0 2(D) 4(C) 6(B) 8(A)
| 3. | Correctness of content. Any error should be a loss of at least 1 pt. | |
0 2(D) 4(C) 6(B) 8(A)
| 4. | Typed | |
0 (Not typed) 2 (Typed)
| 5. | Complete Sentences | |
0 (Not complete sentences) 5 (Complete Sentences)
TIME LINE SHEET-- Must be between 9” x 12” and 12” x 18”. Must be mounted on construction or other stiff paper. Must be securely taped to the wall. Do not use duct tape! (20 pts.)
1. Symbol – Student must explain how the symbol relates to the person, hand draw it, and color it. To earn a “4”, the symbol must be creative and not just an object.
0 1(D) 2(C) 3(B) 4(A)
2. Drawing (4x4 inch) and picture (2x2 inch) of the person. The drawing may be done freehand or traced. Minus 2 if either is missing.
| 0 | 2 |
3. Date on front of poster.
| 0 | 2 | |
4. Neatness
0 1(D) 2(C) 3(B) 4(A)
5. Creativity / artistic effort
0 1(D) 2(C) 3(B) 4(A)
6. Statement of significance – What was this person’s most significant achievement, and why. This is the same as the 1st question of the 10. Hand written in dark pen. Paragraph in student’s own words. Write on lined paper, cut out and attach.
0 = none or not relevant to person
1 = little relevance
0 1(D) 2(C) 3(B) 4(A) 2 = appropriate (“C”)
3 = “B”
4 = “A”
TIME LINE QUIZ (4 pts.) 0 = 12 or less correct
1 = 13 or 14
0 1(D) 2(C) 3(B) 4(A) 2 = 15 or 16
3 = 17 or 18
4 = 19 or 20
QUESTIONS – These concentrate on the person’s accomplishments. (17 pts.)
1. Quality of questions 0 = not done or nearly zero effort
2 = mostly questions which require a brief answer 0 2(D) 4(C) 6(B) 8(A) 4 = mostly questions which require an explanation
6 = all questions which require an explanation
8 = All require explanation and 1 excellent example of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation questions.
2. Include 3 mandatory questions
0 (No) 2 (Yes)
3.
| Include Evaluation, Synthesis, and Analysis Question. One point loss for each missing, incorrect or unidentified example | |
| of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation question. | |
0 1 2 3
| 4. | Questions in 2nd person | |
0 (No) 2 (Yes)
| 5. | Typed | |
0 (No) 2 (Yes)
ANSWERS: These should be 7-10 sentences in length and completely answer the 10 questions. (17 pts)
| 1. | Completeness of Responses | |
| 0= not done or answered yes / no | ||
3= several incomplete or poor quality (D)
0 3 6 9 12 6= all complete, but average work (C)
9= complete and well developed
12 = outstanding and well developed
| 2. | Answers written in first person | |
0 (No) 2 (Yes)
| 3. | Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation questions and answers (Judge each as 1=poor, 2=good, 3= excellent) | |
_____________ total points out of possible 9
NOTE CARDS (for 10 questions and outline) Must be handwritten in student’s own words (no credit if typed). (6pts)
1. Card quality and quantity. 0 = little or no effort, or late
0 3 6 3 = done, but didn’t follow directions
6 = done correctly
PREPARATION TOTAL = _______/100