GENERAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. 

Sources

At least two sources are used.  Specific information on source given (e.g., actual web address vs. Google search criteria).          

10

Two sources are used.  Only general information given.

 

 

5

No source information given.

 

 

 

0

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors.

7

Few grammar or spelling errors.

5

Many grammar or spelling errors.

3

Appearance

Project is neat and writing is legible.

3

Project is somewhat neat.  Writing is legible.

2

Project is not neat or writing is difficult to decipher.

1

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

REPORT / ESSAY

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Subject Choice

Subject chosen is reasonable and directly related to unit.

10

Subject chosen is reasonable and at least somewhat related to unit.

8

Subject does not relate to unit.

 

5

Evidence

Many specific, supporting details are given in the essay.  Connections between statements are made clear and are well supported by evidence.   

 

45

Some specific facts / details are given in the essay.  Connections between statements are somewhat clear and sometimes supported by evidence.

35  

Only general statements are made.  No specific facts are given in the essay.  Connections between statements are unclear or are not supported by evidence.   

28

Organization/

Clarity

Thoughts are stated clearly.  The essay is well organized.  The essay is fluent and interesting to read.

20

Thoughts are stated clearly.  The essay is well organized.  The essay is somewhat fluent.

15

Thoughts are unclear.  The essay is poorly organized and difficult to read.

10

Length

The essay is 1-2 page long

(1.5 spaced).

5

The essay is 1-2 page long

(1.5 spaced).

5

The essay is less than one page long (1.5 spaced).

3

 

 

 


 

 

 

GENERAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. 

Sources

At least two sources are used.  Specific information on source given (e.g., actual web address vs. Google search criteria).          

10

Two sources are used.  Only general information given.

 

 

5

No source information given.

 

 

 

0

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors.

7

Few grammar or spelling errors.

5

Many grammar or spelling errors.

3

Appearance

Project is neat and writing is legible.

3

Project is somewhat neat.  Writing is legible.

2

Project is not neat or writing is difficult to decipher.

1

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

SOLDIER

LETTER

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Point of View

Letter is written completely from the point of view of a soldier in ancient Rome.

10

Letter is mostly written from the point of view of a soldier in ancient Rome.

9

Letter is not written from the point of view of a soldier in ancient Rome.

 

8

Support

At least five specific facts are given in the essay.  They include some combination of information about:

·         Weapons/armor and strategies.  

·         Specific battles or army locations

·         Daily life of a soldier

45

·         Fewer than five specific facts are given in the essay.  They include some of the required information (listed to left).

 

 

 

33

Only general statements are made.  No specific facts are given in the essay.  Little of the required information is covered.

 

 

 

30

Organization/

Clarity

The letter is well organized.  The letter is fluent and interesting to read.

20

Thoughts are stated clearly.  The essay is well organized.  The essay is somewhat fluent.

15

Thoughts are unclear.  The essay is poorly organized and difficult to read.

10

Length

The letter is 1-2 pgs (single spaced).

 

5

The letter is 1-2 pgs (single spaced).

 

5

The letter is shorter than 1 page (single spaced).

3

 


 

 

GENERAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. 

Sources

At least two sources are used.  Specific information on source given (e.g., actual web address vs. Google search criteria).          

10

Two sources are used.  Only general information given.

 

 

5

No source information given.

 

 

 

0

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors.

7

Few grammar or spelling errors.

5

Many grammar or spelling errors.

3

Appearance

Project is neat and writing is legible.

3

Project is somewhat neat.  Writing is legible.

2

Project is not neat or writing is difficult to decipher.

1

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

LETTER/

JOURNAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Point of View

Letter/Journal entry is written completely from the point of view of someone from modern times visiting ancient Egypt.

10

Letter/Entry is mostly written from the point of view of someone from modern times visiting ancient Egypt.

9

Letter/Entry is not written from the point of view of someone from modern times visiting ancient Egypt.

 

8

Support

At least nine specific facts are incorporated into the letter/entries.  They include some combination of information about:

·         Daily life

·         Religion

·         Government / Laws

·         Climate / Geography

45

Fewer than nine specific facts are given in the letter/entries.  They include some of the required information:

·         Daily life

·         Religion

·         Government / Laws

·         Climate / Geography

34

Only general statements are made.  No specific facts are given in the letter/entries.  Little of the required information is covered.

 

 

 

 

25

Organization/

Clarity

The letter/journal is well organized.  The letter/entry is fluent and interesting to read.

20

Thoughts are stated clearly.  The letter/entry is well organized.  The letter/entry is somewhat fluent.

15

Thoughts are unclear.  The essay is poorly organized and difficult to read.

10

Length

The letter is 2 pgs (1.5 spaced).

 

5

The letter is 1-2 pgs (1.5 spaced).

 

5

The letter is shorter than 1 page

(1.5 spaced).

3


 

GENERAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. 

Sources

At least two sources are used.  Specific information on source given (e.g., actual web address vs. Google search criteria).          

10

Two sources are used.  Only general information given.

 

 

5

No source information given.

 

 

 

0

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors.

7

Few grammar or spelling errors.

5

Many grammar or spelling errors.

3

Appearance

Project is neat and writing is legible.

3

Project is somewhat neat.  Writing is legible.

2

Project is not neat or writing is difficult to decipher.

1

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

PYRAMID

MODEL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Dimensions/ Materials

The model has at least a 4” base and is made of something rigid.

10

The model has at least a 4” base and is made of something rigid.

10

The model has smaller than a 4” base or is made of flimsy material(s).

6

Accuracy

The model accurately reflects the structure and features of the building chosen.  Exterior is designed to mimic an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

50

The model reasonably reflects the structure and features of the building chosen.  Exterior somewhat mimics an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

37

The model does not reflect the structure or the features of the building chosen.  Exterior is not realistic.

 

30

Written

Description

Written description includes information on why pyramids were built and describes the steps in the building process.  Description is accurate, thorough and clearly written.  Description is at least 1 page.                                         20

Written description includes some information on why pyramids were built and describes most of the steps in the building process.  Description is accurate, somewhat thorough and somewhat clearly written.  Description is at least 1 page.       16

Written description is missing information on why pyramids were built and/or the steps in the building process.  Description is not accurate, is too brief or is confusing.

10

 


 

 

GENERAL

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. 

Sources

At least two sources are used.  Specific information on source given (e.g., actual web address vs. Google search criteria).          

10

Two sources are used.  Only general information given.

 

 

5

No source information given.

 

 

 

0

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors.

7

Few grammar or spelling errors.

5

Many grammar or spelling errors.

3

Appearance

Project is neat and writing is legible.

3

Project is somewhat neat.  Writing is legible.

2

Project is not neat or writing is difficult to decipher.

1

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

 

BUILDING

ILLUSTRATION

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Subject Choice

Building chosen is reasonable and directly related to unit.

 

10

Building chosen is reasonable and at least somewhat related to unit.

8

Building does not relate to unit.

 

 

6

Presentation

On poster-sized paper and is neat and clear.  Includes color.  Is visually pleasing.

7

On a poster-sized paper.  Illustration is neat and clear.  Poster is visually pleasing.

5

Illustration is not made on a poster-sized paper or is not visually pleasing.

4

Accuracy

The illustration accurately reflects the structure and features of the building chosen.

40

The illustration reasonably reflects the structure and features of the building chosen.

35

The illustration does not reflect the structure or the features of the building chosen.

30

Labels

Important architectural features are clearly labeled.

8

Some architectural features of the building are clearly labeled.

5

Architectural features of the building are not labeled.

3

Written Description

Written description includes history of the building, how it was used, and any special features it has.  Description is accurate, thorough and clearly written.

15

Written description includes history of the building, how it was used, and any special features it has.  Description is accurate, and somewhat clearly written.

10

Written description includes history of the building, how it was used, and any special features it has.  Write-up is not accurate or is confusing.

 

8

 


 

 

All written work must be in your own words.  No credit for the assignment will be given if there is plagiarism.

 

If typed, please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing.

 

 

 

VOCABULARY
ILLUSTRATION

EXCELLENT

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Subject Choice

All bold and italicized vocabulary words are used.

25

Most of the bold and italicized vocabulary words are used.

18

Most of the bold and italicized vocabulary words are not used.

10

Presentation

Illustrations are neat, colorful and visually pleasing. 

15

Illustrations are somewhat neat, colorful, and visually pleasing. 

7

Illustrations are not neat, colorful and/or visually pleasing.

5

Accuracy

Definitions of all vocabulary words are correct

35

Definitions of most vocabulary words are correct.

30

Definitions of most of the vocabulary words are not correct.

25

Symbolism

Definitions of all words are clearly understandable from the illustrations.  Captions clarify any vague items.

25

Definitions of most vocabulary words clearly understandable from the illustrations.  Captions explain some vague items.

20

Definitions of most vocabulary words are not understandable from the illustrations.  Captions are missing.

10


 

GENERAL