Exemplary
4

Accomplished
3

Developing
2

Beginning
1

Score

Hardship Research Worksheets

All questions are answered  in complete sentences  and reflect a deep understanding of  the hardship. 

All questions are answered  in complete sentences  and reflect a basic understanding of the hardship. 

All questions are answered  in complete sentences, but  reflect a limited understanding of the hardship.

Questions are not answered  in complete sentences and/or  reflect a limited understanding of the hardship.

Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

No errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

More than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Individual CD Cover Images

Student has collected three salient images for their topic.

Student has collected 3 generic images, somewhat related to their topic.

Student has collected 3 images that do not relate specifically to their topic

Student has less than 3 salient images collected for their topic.

Individual Lyrics

All lines are written following rhyme scheme and reflect a deep understanding of the hardship.

Most lines are written following rhyme scheme and/or reflect a basic understanding of the hardship.

Some lines are written following the rhyme scheme and/or reflect a limited understanding of the hardship.

Lines do not follow rhyme scheme and/or do not relate to the hardship.

Use of class time

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done.  Very self directed.

Focused on the task and what needs to be done most of the time.  Other group members can count on this person.

Focused on the task and what needs to be done some of the time.  Other group members must keep this person on task.

Rarely focused on the task and what needs to be done.  Lets others do the work.

Exemplary
4

Accomplished
3

Developing
2

Beginning
1

Score

Lyrics

All lines are written following rhyme scheme and reflect a deep understanding of four  hardships.  Refrain appears after each verse.

Most lines are written following rhyme scheme and/or reflect a basic understanding of three hardships.
Refrain appears after each verse.

Some lines are written following the rhyme scheme and/or reflect a limited understanding of two hardships.
Refrain appears after each verse.

Lines do not follow rhyme scheme and/or do not relate to the hardships.
Refrain appears after each verse.

Focus on Topic (Content)

The lyrics are clear and well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.

Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

No errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

More than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

CD Cover

CD Cover is creative and professional looking and each hardship is reflected.

Cover is a creative looking and 3 hardships are reflected .

Cover lacks some creativity and only 2 hardships are reflected.

Cover is basic and minimal. Creativity is not expressed and only 1 hardship is reflected.

Use of Class Time

Group routinely uses time well throughout the process. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities; teammates work collaboratively to get things done on time.

Group usually uses time well throughout the process.  Group sometimes works collaboratively to get things done.  Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities.

Group sometimes uses time well throughout the process.  Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities.  Teammates resist working collaboratively to get things done.

Group rarely uses  time well throughout the process.  Group wants  to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities.  Teammates resist working collaboratively to get things done