Developed by: Lisa Johnson, Media Specialist
Cardinal Elementary,
Rubric
Please
consult the following rubric to see how you will be graded on the WebQuest assignments.
|
Criteria |
Excellent
Effort J |
Satisfactory
Effort µ |
Minimum Effort L |
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The research process; understanding role; answering questions |
Demonstrated skills
using prior knowledge of research techniques. Used a variety of sources
including sources above and beyond requirements. Was able to answer all questions
about role. Took good notes and cited sources. |
Research skills
used were satisfactory. Used several sources from the suggested list of
resources. Answered most questions about role. Took adequate notes and cited
several sources. |
Did not demonstrate
prior knowledge of research techniques during the research process. Used very
few resources. Did not have adequate notes and did not cite sources. |
|
Contribution to group discussions and
interactions; organizing group presentation |
Chose a role suited
to learning style. Led discussions in the group, submitted new information,
introduced conflict based on evidence. Took a big part in organizing group
for the final presentation. |
Chose a role suited
to learning style. Participated in group discussions and presented some
information to the group. Participated in organizing the final presentation. |
Did not take
learning style into consideration when choosing a role/did not care about choosing
role. Did not participate in group discussions or present much information.
Did not help in organizing the final presentation. |
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Quality of essay presentation based on
essay criteria; additional props |
Essay meets all
criteria. Essay shows synthesized ideas based on research. Essay is engaging.
An additional presentation prop is used. |
Essay meets most of
the criteria. Essay has several facts and ideas. Word choice could be
improved. No additional props were used. Presentation is fairly interesting. |
Essay does not meet
criteria. Facts are not supported; ideas are not connected. Poor word choice.
No additional props were used. Presentation is not engaging. |
|
Attitude about assignments; time
management |
Great attitude about
the research process! A lot of enthusiasm and motivation to find new
information. Time management skills are excellent. Assignments are ready
early. |
Good attitude about
project overall. Showed motivation to work on assignments. Time is managed
effectively. Assignments completed by due date. |
Poor attitude about
assignments. Unwillingness to take direction. Problems with staying on task.
Did not manage time effectively. Assignments are not ready on time. |
Essay Presentation Criteria
You are required to submit an
essay that will be part of the final presentation at the town meeting. Your
essay should state your role’s opinion on the issue of moving the state
capitol. It should be exciting to the audience (other citizens and officials)
and contain facts you have learned throughout your research process. Additional
presentation props that support your role’s opinion are also encouraged. If you
have an idea for a creative presentation prop, please see your teacher for
prior approval.
Additional ideas could
include:
A map detailing
the area your role is studying
Statistics on
population growth in the state or other statistical information
Your character
dressed in costume
A poster that you
would hang up in town or bring to the town meeting supporting your opinions
Drawings of how
the community will be affected—cause and effect
Singing a song
that you wrote about your opinions or that may have been sung in this time
period
Create a special
technology presentation in which others can learn about
A journal of a
week in the life of your character
Please review the criteria
that your essay should include:
1.
A topic sentence.
2.
At least three
reasons or facts that support your opinion.
3.
A concluding
sentence that lets the audience know how strongly you feel about the issue.
4.
Organized
thoughts.
5.
Proper grammar
(spelling, punctuation).
6.
Exciting word
choice to make your essay more interesting to the audience.
7.
Complete
sentences.
Your essay presentation,
research process, group work and time management will be graded according to
the rubric above.
Created by Lisa Johnson
Last Updated August 2005