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	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.

SPEECH	EXCELLENT	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Point of View	Speech is delivered from the point of view of an ancient Roman. 10	Speech is delivered from the point of view of an ancient Roman. 10	Speech is not delivered from the point of view of an ancient Roman. 5
Evidence	You give at least three supporting facts for the structure of government you are promoting and at least two facts against the other structure. Connections between statements are made clear and are well supported by evidence. 40	You give at least three supporting facts for the structure of government you are promoting. Connections between statements are made clear and are well supported by evidence. 32	Only general statements are made. No specific facts are presented. Connections between statements are unclear or are not supported by evidence. 30
Organization/ Clarity	Thoughts are stated clearly. The speech is well organized and easy to follow. 15	Thoughts are stated clearly. The essay is well organized. The essay is somewhat fluent. 10	Thoughts are unclear. The essay is poorly organized and difficult to read. 8
Persuasiveness	All points made are relevant and persuasive. Energetic delivery. 10	Most points made are relevant and persuasive. Delivery is neutral. 7	Points made are irrelevant persuasive. Delivery is dull. 5
Length	The speech lasts 2-5 minutes. 5	The speech lasts at least 2 minutes. 4	The speech lasts less than 2 minutes. 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.

SONG / PLAY	EXCELLENT	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Creativity	Song/Play is original and creative. 10	Song/Play is somewhat original and creative. 8	Song/Play is not original. 5
Evidence	You incorporate many details about daily life in ancient Egypt. Connections between statements are made clear and are well supported by evidence. 35	You incorporate some supporting facts for daily life in ancient Egypt. Connections between statements are made clear and are well supported by evidence. 25	Only general statements are made. No specific facts are presented. Connections between statements are unclear or are not supported by evidence. 22
Organization/ Clarity	Thoughts are stated clearly. The song/play is well organized and easy to follow. 15	Thoughts are stated clearly. The song/play is well organized and somewhat fluent. 12	Thoughts are unclear. The song/play is poorly organized and difficult to follow. 10
Length	The song/play lasts 2-5 minutes. 5	The song/play lasts at least 2 minutes. 4	The song/play lasts less than 2 minutes. 3
Presentation	Good posture/stance. Voice is clear and loud. Presentation reflects practice. 15	Somewhat fidgety. Voice is mostly clear and loud. Presentation reflects some practice. 10	Hard to hear and/or understand. Reflects lack of practice. 6

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.

POSTER	EXCELLENT	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Content	Four appropriate categories are included. 10	Four appropriate categories are included. 10	Fewer than four categories, or inappropriate categories presented. 7
General Presentation	Poster paper is at least 11” x 17” Poster is neat, clean, colorful, and well organized. Pictures, explanations, name and SS # are on the front of the poster. Visually pleasing. 10	Poster paper is at least 11” x 17” Poster is neat, clean, somewhat colorful and organized. Pictures and explanations are on the front of the poster. Visually pleasing. 6	Poster is on smaller paper than required, is messy, unorganized or visually unattractive. 5
Pictures	Appropriate pictures (for each category) are clearly visible and neatly placed in the appropriate category. 24	Appropriate pictures are clearly visible and neatly placed on the poster. 18	Pictures are irrelevant or not included, hard to see, or randomly placed. 15
Written Description	· Description for each category is at least 3 sentences long. · Describes the contribution and highlights one specific example (e.g., a particular building). · Explains why the contribution was important (then and/or modern society) · Is accurate, thorough and clearly written. 36	· Description given for each category of contribution · Explains why the contribution was important (to ancient Rome and/or modern society). · Is accurate, and well written. 29	· Description is missing or inaccurate for a category. · Description does not include an explanation for how this contribution was important. 24

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.

MAP	EXCELLENT	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Choice	Area / Site chosen is reasonable and directly related to unit. 10	Area / Site chosen is reasonable and at least somewhat related to unit. 8	Area / Site does not relate to unit. 6
Presentation	Hand-drawn (NOT traced) map is on poster-sized paper and is neat and clear. Includes color and is visually pleasing. 12	Hand-drawn (NOT traced) map on a poster-sized paper. Illustration is neat and clear. Poster is visually pleasing. 7	Illustration is not hand-made or is traced, is not on poster-sized paper or is not visually pleasing. 4
Accuracy	The map accurately reflects the features of the area / site chosen. 18	The map reasonably reflects the features of the area / site chosen. 16	The map does not reflect the features of the area / site chosen. 12
Labels	Important geographic and map features (e.g., legend, longitude) are clearly indicated. Cultural features (e.g., cities) should also be clearly marked. 40	Some geographic and map features (e.g., legend, longitude) are indicated. Some cultural features (e.g., cities) are clearly marked. 32	Many geographic and map features (e.g., legend, longitude) are missing. Cultural features (e.g., cities) are not marked. 24

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.

MUMMIFICATION BOOK	EXCELLENT	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Organization	Mummification process is clearly listed in detailed steps and in the correct order. 10	Mummification process is described in order but not with specific steps. 8	Book is unorganized and mummification process is not described in steps. 6
Illustrations	Each step is accompanied by an illustration. Illustrations are neat, clear, accurate, and colorful. Illustrations clearly depict the mummification process. 30	Most steps are accompanied by an illustration. Illustrations are somewhat neat, clear, accurate, and colorful. Illustrations depict the mummification process. 15	A few steps are accompanied by illustrations. Illustrations are messy, unclear, or inaccurate. 10
Written information	Written descriptions offer detailed, accurate information on the steps of mummification. 40	Written descriptions offer detailed, accurate information on the steps of mummification. 40	Written descriptions lack detail or are inaccurate. 30