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GENERAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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All written work must be
in your own words. No credit for the
assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. |
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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 |
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Mechanics |
No
grammar or spelling errors. 7 |
Few
grammar or spelling errors. 5 |
Many
grammar or spelling errors. 3 |
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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 |
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If typed, please use 12
pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing. |
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REPORT / ESSAY |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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GENERAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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All written work must be
in your own words. No credit for the
assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. |
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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 |
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Mechanics |
No
grammar or spelling errors. 7 |
Few
grammar or spelling errors. 5 |
Many
grammar or spelling errors. 3 |
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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 |
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If typed, please use 12
pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing. |
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SOLDIER LETTER |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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GENERAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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All written work must be
in your own words. No credit for the
assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. |
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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 |
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Mechanics |
No
grammar or spelling errors. 7 |
Few
grammar or spelling errors. 5 |
Many
grammar or spelling errors. 3 |
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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 |
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If typed, please use 12
pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing. |
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LETTER/ JOURNAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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GENERAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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All written work must be
in your own words. No credit for the assignment
will be given if there is any plagiarism.
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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 |
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Mechanics |
No
grammar or spelling errors. 7 |
Few
grammar or spelling errors. 5 |
Many
grammar or spelling errors. 3 |
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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 |
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If typed, please use 12
pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing. |
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PYRAMIDMODEL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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GENERAL |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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All written work must be
in your own words. No credit for the
assignment will be given if there is any plagiarism. |
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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 |
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Mechanics |
No
grammar or spelling errors. 7 |
Few
grammar or spelling errors. 5 |
Many
grammar or spelling errors. 3 |
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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 |
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If typed, please use 12
pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and single or 1.5 line spacing. |
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BUILDING ILLUSTRATION |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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VOCABULARY |
EXCELLENT |
ACCEPTABLE |
UNACCEPTABLE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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GENERAL |