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Worksheets |
Incomplete
1 |
Poor
2 |
Average
3 |
Above
Average
4 |
Excellent
5 |
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Four "Life in the West" Worksheets |
Charts are incomplete and contain information that is
not historically correct. |
Charts are complete, but some of the information is not
historically correct. |
Charts are incomplete but contain historical information
that is correct. |
Charts are complete, and contain information that
is historically correct, but do not reflect the
students' maximum effort. |
Charts are complete, historically correct, and reflect
maximum effort by the students. |
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"People of The West" Worksheet |
Chart is incomplete and contains information that is not
historically correct. |
Chart is complete, but some of the information is not
historically correct. |
Chart is incomplete but contains historical information
that is correct. |
Chart is complete, and contains information that
is historically correct, but does not reflect the
students' maximum effort. |
Chart is complete, historically correct, and reflects
maximum effort by the students. |
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Worksheets = a total of 10 points |
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PowerPoint |
Incomplete
1 |
Poor
2 |
Average
3 |
Above
Average
4 |
Excellent
5 |
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Requirements |
Presentation does not include at least 5 slides and 5
graphics. Notations are not included. |
Presentation includes notations, but does not include at
least 5 slides and 5 graphics. |
Presentation includes the appropriate amount of slides
and graphics, but notations are not attached. |
Presentation includes a minimum of 8 slides and more
than 6 graphics. Each slide contains at least one
graphic and has appropriate notation attached.
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Presentation includes a minimum of 8 slides and a
minimum of 10 graphics. Each slide contains at least one
graphic and slides have appropriate notation attached.
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Content |
The presentation does not display a basic knowledge of
the content material. |
Some of the content is presented clearly. A basic
knowledge of the material is obvious. Most information
is accurate. |
Most of the content is presented clearly. A basic
knowledge of the material is obvious. Most information
is accurate and supported by primary and secondary
source materials. |
Most of the content is presented clearly. A thorough
knowledge of the material is obvious. Critical thinking
skills have been applied. Most information is accurate
and supported by primary and secondary source materials.
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The content is presented clearly. A thorough knowledge
of the material is obvious. Critical thinking skills
have been applied. Information is accurate and
supported by primary and secondary source materials.
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Text / Layout |
Fonts, backgrounds, and/or colors make the slides
difficult to read. Slides are not organized. |
Some fonts, backgrounds, and/or colors make the slides
difficult to read. Some slides are not organized. |
Most of the fonts are easy-to-read. Most of the text is
to the point. The background and colors enhance the
readability of text and are not distracting. Some of the
slides are organized, clear, and easy to follow. Most
elements make a contribution to the overall
presentation. |
Most of the fonts are easy-to-read. Most of the text is
to the point. The background and colors enhance the
readability of text and are not distracting. Most of the
slides are organized, clear, and easy to follow. All
elements make a contribution to the overall
presentation. |
The fonts are easy-to-read. Text is to the point. The
background and colors enhance the readability of text
and are not distracting. Slides are organized, clear,
and easy to follow. All elements make a contribution to
the overall presentation. |
|
Images, Sound, & Animation |
The graphics, sounds, and animation do not enhance the
content of the presentation. |
Few graphics, sounds, and animation enhance the content
of the presentation. Some may be excessive or
distracting. |
Some graphics, sounds, and animation enhance the content
of the presentation. Some may be excessive or
distracting. |
Most graphics, sounds, and animation enhance the content
of the presentation and are not excessive or
distracting. |
All graphics, sounds, and animation enhance the content
of the presentation and are not excessive or
distracting. |
|
Spelling & Grammar |
The text is written with more than 12 errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
The text is written with 10-12 errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
The text is written with 6-9 errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
The text is written with 3-5 errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
The text is written with 2 or less errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
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Originality & Creativity |
Most of the project seems to be copied directly from
someone else's work. |
The project contains little originality and/or
creativity. |
The project is creative, but is not completely the
original work of the group. |
The project is the original work of the group, but there
is little evidence of creativity. |
The project is the original work of the group. A
substantial amount of creativity is evident throughout
the presentation. |
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Citations |
There are no citations and no Works Cited page. |
There are no citations, but a Works Cited page has been
included. |
Some sources of information are clearly identified and
credited using MLA citations. A Works Cited page is
included. |
Most sources of information are clearly identified and
credited using MLA citations. A Works Cited page is
included. |
All sources of information are clearly identified and
credited using MLA citations. A Works Cited page is
included. |
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Oral Presentation |
It is obvious that presenters are not prepared for the
presentation. |
Presenters are not confident with the content material.
Voices are low and/or little eye contact is made with
the audience. |
Presentation is slow moving and does not appear to have
been practiced. Little eye contact is made with
the audience and/or voices do not reflect confidence. |
Presenters are prepared, but do not speak with a clear
voice and/or use effective eye contact. |
Presenters speak with a clear voice. Effective eye
contact is used. It is evident that group members have
practiced. Presenters are “experts” on their content. |
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PowerPoint = a total of
40 points |
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Reenactment |
Incomplete
2 |
Poor
4 |
Average
6 |
Above
Average
8 |
Excellent
10 |
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Characters / Plot /
Outcome |
Students are not prepared and do not know enough about
their characters. |
Students do not convincingly portray their characters
and/or the plot does not make sense. |
Students play characters from the Wild West, but their
storylines do not reflect what would have really
happened. |
Students play characters from the Wild West, but their
reenactment does not involve solving a problem of the
time. |
Students accurately portray characters and events from
the Wild West. Their reenactment deals with
solving a problem of the time. |
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Reenactment = a total of 10 points |
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Students dress as their characters = 10 points |
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Student participation, preparation, and behavior = 30
points |
