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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part A: Letter to Lawrence Hill
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Content: Demonstrates
knowledge of facts and ideas.
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
THINKING
Supporting reasons and
arguments.
Summary and conclusion.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
Clarity, coherence and
organization.
Correct use of grammar,
spelling and punctuation.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
Expression of ideas in writing.
Correct letter writing
conventions (addressee,
address, salutation, closing,
etc)
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Demonstrates
emerging
knowledge of
facts and
ideas.
Emerging
ability to
support
reasons and
arguments.
Developing
ability to
summarize
the main
arguments.
Beginning to
write with
clarity and
coherence
and to
organize
information.
Developing
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation
skills with
some errors.
Demonstrates
some
knowledge of
facts and
ideas.
Adequate
ability to
support
reasons and
arguments.
Satisfactory
ability to
summarize
the main
arguments.
Approaching
effective
ability to
write with
clarity and
coherence
and to
organize
information.
Adequate
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation
skills with
some errors.
Word choice
and language
level
acceptable for
purpose and
audience.
Acceptable
style of letter
presentation
without major
errors.
Demonstrates
good
knowledge of
facts and
ideas.
Effective
ability to
support
reasons and
arguments.
Polished
ability to
summarize
the main
arguments.
Effectively
able to write
with clarity
and
coherence
and to
organize
information.
Good
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation
skills with
some errors.
Demonstrates
thorough
knowledge of
facts and
ideas.
Superior
ability to
support
reasons and
arguments.
Exemplary
ability to
summarize
the main
arguments.
Professional
ability to write
with clarity
and
coherence
and to
organize
information.
Outstanding
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation
skills with
some errors.
Word choice
and language
level
appropriate
for purpose
and audience.
Competent
style of letter
presentation
without
errors.
Word choice
and language
level skilfully
used to reflect
purpose and
audience.
Distinguished
style of letter
presentation
with no
errors.
Word choice
and language
level reflect
some sense of
purpose and
audience.
Developing
an acceptable
style of letter
presentation.
MARK
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 1 - Monologue: A dialogue with Myself
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Content: Demonstrates
knowledge of facts and ideas.
- monologue stays true to
character selected to portray in
the novel.
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
THINKING
Presentation captures correct
monologue style; monologue
successfully captures
thoughts/personality of
character chosen
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
Appropriate Language and
Vocabulary reflect time period
and character, Costumes/Props
Authentic, length of
performance (3-5 minutes)
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
speaking techniques,
mannerisms, stage presence,
dramatic performance.
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60 – 69%
LEVEL 3
70 -79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
The central idea of
the monologue
may be unclear,
simplistic, or
incoherent
The central idea
of the
monologue is
clear but
conventional
The central idea
of the
monologue is
clear,
thoughtful, and
developed
The central idea
of the
monologue is
focused,
insightful, and
richly detailed
Point of view and
person are
inconsistent; an
implied listener is
seldom evident.
The monologue
rarely reveals the
thoughts, feelings,
and context of the
speaker
Point of view
and person are
clear and
consistent; an
implied listener
is evident. The
monologue
occasionally
reveals the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Point of view
and person are
clear, focused
and consistent;
an implied
listener is
established. The
monologue
interprets the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Language and
vocabulary are
often
inappropriate or
misused
Language and
vocabulary are
occasionally
inappropriate or
misused
Language and
vocabulary are
appropriate to
character
Point of view
and person are
integrated; an
implied listener
is evident
throughout the
monologue. The
monologue
effectively
elaborates the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker.
Language and
vocabulary
appropriate to
the character
are used
effectively
Uses volume, tone,
and pace
inappropriately or
ineffectively;
limited use of
nonverbal
gestures and facial
expression
Uses volume,
tone, and pace
somewhat to suit
the content and
purpose;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial
expression are
occasionally
distracting or
inappropriate to
the character
Uses volume,
tone, and pace
appropriate to
the content and
purpose;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial
expression suit
the character
Adjusts volume,
tone, and pace
to achieve a
special effect or
for impact;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial
expression
enhance
characterization
MARK
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 2 - Art: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder!
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Artist Statement demonstrates
clear connection to novel;
Artist Statement Supports
opinions of art works with
reasons related to the novel.
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
THINKING
Creative Thinking skills.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: Line,
Texture, Color,
Shape/Form, Value, Space
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
Repetition, Balance,
Emphasis, Contrast, Unity
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
Appropriateness of materials
chosen; Effort to communicate
with audience.
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60 -69%
LEVEL 3
70 – 79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Apparently
purposeless: no
intent can be
seen beyond
the need to have
something;
Does not
support
opinions with
evidence from
the novel.
Intent can be
seen to be
emerging, but
apparent
randomness
makes this
unclear.
Sometimes
supports
opinions with
evidence from
the novel.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in preparing
and presenting
the visual art
piece) with
some
effectiveness.
The student did
the assignment
adequately, yet
it shows lack of
planning and
little evidence
that an overall
composition was
planned.
Follows a
common
pattern, and
delivers an
adequate
product whose
intent is seen.
Usually offers
opinions with
supporting
evidence from
the novel.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in preparing
and presenting
the visual art
piece) with
considerable
effectiveness.
The artwork
shows that the
student applied
the principles
of design while
using one or
more elements
effectively;
showed an
awareness of
filling the space
adequately.
Clear, thoughtful
exploration with
clear
intent/purpose.
Consistently
demonstrates
critical thinking,
and supports
opinions with
evidence from the
novel.
Chosen
materials
appear thrown
together and
quickly done,
making project
appear careless
and unclear.
Chosen
materials
soundly
represent the
idea or image, if
in a common
way. Effort has
been expended
to produce an
acceptable
product.
Chosen materials
contribute to an
effective
presentation of
idea or image.
Effort and attention
to detail enhance
project.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in preparing
and presenting
the visual art
piece) with
limited
effectiveness.
The assignment
was completed
and turned in,
but showed little
evidence of any
understanding
of the elements
and principles
of art; no
evidence of
planning.
Chosen
materials are
inappropriate to
project, making
presentation
less clear or
more difficult to
interpret. Little
apparent effort
has been
expended in
producing
project.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
visual art piece)
with a high degree
of effectiveness.
Planned carefully,
made several
sketches, and
showed an
awareness of the
elements and
principles of
design; chose color
scheme carefully,
used space
effectively
MARK
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 3 - Alternate Chapter/Ending: What If?
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Content: Knowledge of the
narrative genre of the novel.
Understanding of ideas and
theme. Understanding of the
uses and effect of stylistic
devices and point of view.
THINKING
Creative thinking skills.
APPLICATION
Application of the language
conventions. Application of the
writing process.
COMMUNICATION
Communication of ideas and
theme. Communication to an
audience for a purpose. Use of
the elements of the narrative
form.
Comments:
LEVEL
“0”
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
Shows very
limited
knowledge of
the narrative
genre; shows
very limited
understanding
of ideas and
theme; shows
very limited
understanding
of stylistic
devices and
point of view.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
narrative) with
limited
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with limited
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
limited
effectiveness.
Shows some
knowledge of
the narrative
genre; shows
some
understanding
of ideas and
theme; shows
some
understanding
of stylistic
devices and
point of view.
Communicates
ideas and theme
with limited
clarity;
Communicates
with a limited
sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
limited
command of the
elements of the
narrative form.
Communicates
ideas and theme
with some
clarity;
Communicates
with a some
sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
some command
of the elements
of the narrative
form.
Shows
considerable
knowledge of
the narrative
genre; shows
considerable
understanding
of ideas and
theme; shows
considerable
understanding
of stylistic
devices and
point of view.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
narrative) with
considerable
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
considerable
effectiveness.
Communicates
ideas and theme
with
considerable
clarity;
Communicates
with a clear
sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
considerable
command of the
elements of the
narrative form.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
narrative) with
some
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with some
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
some
effectiveness.
LEVEL 4
80 – 100%
Shows thorough
knowledge of
the narrative
genre; shows
thorough
understanding
of ideas and
theme; shows
thorough
understanding
of stylistic
devices and
point of view.
Uses creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
narrative) with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with a high
degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Communicates
ideas and theme
with a high
degree of
clarity;
Communicates
with a strong
sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
extensive
command of the
elements of the
narrative form.
MARK
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 4 - Marketing: Movie Press Kit
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the forms and
purposes of advertisements in a
press kit; Understanding of the
relationship between an
advertisement and its medium;
Understanding of the uses and
effects of aesthetic elements in
advertisements.
THINKING
Creativity, planning and
processing skills in creating the
media product
APPLICATION
Application of appropriate language
conventions in advertisement;
application of media conventions
and techniques; making connections
among purpose, target audience,
and medium; Application of
technology for an advertisement.
COMMUNICATION
Communication of ideas and
information in press kit;
communication to audience for a
purpose; use of the various
advertisement forms (Director’s
statement, Plot synopsis, cast
Biographies, movie stills, other
connected memorabilia)
Comments:
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Shows limited
knowledge of the
forms and
purposes of
advertisements in
a media press kit;
shows limited
understanding of
the relationship
between an
advertisement and
its medium; shows
limited
understanding of
the uses and
effects of aesthetic
elements.
Shows some
knowledge of the
forms and
purposes of
advertisements in
a media press kit;
shows some
understanding of
the relationship
between an
advertisement and
its medium; shows
some
understanding of
the uses and
effects of aesthetic
elements.
Shows thorough
knowledge of the
forms and
purposes of
advertisements in
a media press kit;
shows thorough
understanding of
the relationship
between an
advertisement and
its medium; shows
thorough
understanding of
the uses and
effects of aesthetic
elements.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Uses creativity,
planning and
processing skills in
creating the media
product with very
little effectiveness.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Uses appropriate
language
conventions with
limited accuracy
and effectiveness;
uses media
conventions and
techniques with
limited
effectiveness; Uses
technology with
limited
appropriateness
and effectiveness.
Communicates
ideas and
information with
limited clarity;
Communicates
with a limited
sense of audience
and purpose;
shows limited
command of the
advertisement
forms.
Uses creativity,
planning and
processing skills in
creating the media
product with very
some
effectiveness.
Uses appropriate
language
conventions with
some accuracy and
effectiveness; uses
media conventions
and techniques
with some
effectiveness; Uses
technology with
some
appropriateness
and effectiveness.
Shows
considerable
knowledge of the
forms and
purposes of
advertisements in
a media press kit;
shows
considerable
understanding of
the relationship
between an
advertisement and
its medium; shows
considerable
understanding of
the uses and
effects of aesthetic
elements.
Uses creativity,
planning and
processing skills in
creating the media
product with very
considerable
effectiveness.
Uses appropriate
language
conventions with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness; uses
media conventions
and techniques
with considerable
effectiveness; Uses
technology with
considerable
appropriateness
and effectiveness.
Communicates
ideas and
information with
considerable
clarity;
Communicates
with a
considerable
sense of audience
and purpose;
shows
considerable
command of the
advertisement
forms.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Communicates
ideas and
information with
some clarity;
Communicates
with some sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
some command of
the advertisement
forms.
Uses creativity,
planning and
processing skills in
creating the media
product with a high
degree of
effectiveness.
Uses appropriate
language
conventions with a
high degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness; uses
media conventions
and techniques
with a high degree
of effectiveness;
Uses technology
with a high degree
of appropriateness
and effectiveness.
Communicates
ideas and
information with a
high degree of
clarity;
Communicates
with a strong sense
of audience and
purpose; shows
extensive
command of the
advertisement
forms.
MARK
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 5 - Music: Create a Soundtrack and CD cover
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of text; Makes
connections between
information in the text and
songs selected for soundtrack.
THINKING
Development of ideas;
Evidence of thought in song
selection.
APPLICATION
Mechanical errors; use of
quotes and lyrics from songs
selected.
COMMUNICATION
CD cover design, liner notes,
sound quality of CD.
Comments:
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
Conveys a vague
or inaccurate
understanding of
the text; makes few
or shallow
connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and the
soundtrack.
Develops ideas
simply; uses some
details from the
text; There is little
evidence of
thought in song
selection
Conveys a basic
understanding of
the text; clearly
states connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and the
soundtrack.
Conveys a
thorough
understanding of
the text; makes
valid, clear
connections
between
information and
ideas in text and
the soundtrack
Demonstrates an
in-depth analysis;
makes insightful
connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and soundtrack
Develops ideas
inconsistently:
uses some relevant
and specific details
from the text;
There is some
evidence of
thought in song
selection
The writing has
some errors and
shows a general
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing; Some
quotes are
used from the
song and/or the
book, and some
quotes are not
introduced, cited,
and analyzed
properly.
Develops ideas
clearly and
consistently; uses
relevant and
specific details
from the text;
There is evidence
of good thought in
song selection
The writing is
generally free of
errors and shows
good
understanding
of the mechanics of
writing; Quotes are
used
from the song
and/or the book,
and all quotes are
generally
introduced, cited,
and analyzed
properly.
The CD shows
good care and
consideration to
both the contents
of the CD as well
as the book that it
is representing.
The cover is
reflective of the
time and care
that was put into its
creation
Develops ideas
clearly and fully
cites a wide range
of relevant and
specific details
from the text;
There is evidence
of careful thought
in song selection
The writing is
strong, formal, free
of errors and
shows
understanding of
mechanics of
writing; Quotes are
used
from the song
and/or the book,
and all quotes are
thoroughly
introduced, cited,
and analyzed
properly.
The CD shows
excellent care and
consideration to
both the contents
of the CD as well
as the book that it
is representing.
The cover is highly
reflective of the
time and care that
was put into its
creation
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
The writing has
many errors and
shows little
understanding of
the mechanics of
writing; No quotes
are used from the
song and/or the
book, and no
quotes are
generally
introduced, cited,
and analyzed
properly.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
The CD shows
little care and
consideration to
either the contents
of the CD or the
book that it is
representing. The
cover is not
reflective of time
and care put into
its creation
The CD shows
some care and
consideration to
both the contents
of the CD as well
as the book that it
is representing.
The cover is
reflective of some
time and care that
was put into its
creation
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
MARK
IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 6 - Aminata’s Journey - Travel Itinerary/Travelogue
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
0-49%
KNOWLEDGE
Synthesizing Information;
Tourist Characteristics.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
THINKING
Creativity. Completeness.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Collecting Information;
COMMUNICATION
Written Presentation; Overall
Quality
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Unable to identify
and describe
attractions
relevant to
tourists’ interests
based on the
novel;
Demonstrates
limited
understanding of
tourist
considerations
(i.e. spending
money, meals,
accommodations)
Demonstrates
some
understanding
of attractions
relevant to
tourists’
interests based
on the novel;
Demonstrates
some ability to
understand
tourist
considerations
when planning
an itinerary
Demonstrates a
through
understanding
of tourist
attractions
relevant to
tourists’ interest
based on the
novel;
Demonstrates a
high degree of
understanding
of tourist
considerations
when planning
an itinerary
Tour
demonstrates a
lack of creativity
and no additional
resources;
-critical aspects
(i.e. title page,
dates, times,
descriptions) of
tour are
incomplete
Tour
demonstrates an
attempt at
creativity but
needs further
development;
-some aspects
of the tour are
incomplete but
this does detract
from the overall
product
Some ability to
extract relevant
information
from various
sources;
Demonstrates
considerable
understanding
of selected
attractions
relevant to
tourists’
interests based
on the novel;
Demonstrates
considerable
ability to
understand
tourist
considerations
when planning
an itinerary
Tour
demonstrates
creativity but
does not include
any additional
resources;
some aspects of
the tour are
incomplete but
this does not
detract from the
overall product
Considerable
ability to extract
relevant
information
from various
sources;
Tour description
is well written
-minimal
spelling and
grammatical
errors;
tour is neat and
appealing
Little ability to
extract relevant
information from
various sources;
Tour description
is poorly written
-spelling and
grammar
unacceptable;
Tour looks messy
Tour description
is unclear
-several
spelling and
grammatical
errors;
tour could be
set up more
neatly, has little
appeal
Tour shows
excellent
creativity and
includes
additional
resources;
all aspects of
the tour are
complete
Outstanding
ability to extract
relevant
information
from various
sources;
Tour description
is extremely
well written
-no mistakes in
spelling and
grammar;
tour is very
neatly set up,
has great visual
appeal
MARK
7
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 7 - Illustrated Children’s Book/Comic Book
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
0-49%
KNOWLEDGE
Content is clearly related to the
novel. Book/Comic clearly
summarizes main concepts in
novel.
THINKING
Creative Thinking skills.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
Application of the language
conventions. Application of the
writing process.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Illustrations
Comments:
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70 – 79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
There is little
evidence of
creativity in the
story. Story is
difficult to
understand.
Content is
typically
confusing or
contains more
than one factual
error.
The story
contains a few
creative details
and/or
descriptions,
but they distract
from the story
making it
somewhat
difficult to
understand.
The content is
generally
accurate, but
one piece of
information is
clearly flawed
or inaccurate.
Uses Creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
children’s
story/comic
book) with
some
effectiveness.
Grammar and
usage were
typically correct
but errors
detracted from
presentation.
The story
contains a few
creative details
and/or
descriptions
that contribute
to the reader's
comprehension
and enjoyment
of the project.
Most of the
content is
accurate but
there is one
piece of
information that
might be
inaccurate.
Uses Creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
children’s
story/comic
book) with
considerable
effectiveness.
Grammar and
usage were
typically correct
and errors did
not detract from
the
presentation.
The story
contains many
creative details
and/or
descriptions
that contribute
to the reader's
comprehension
and enjoyment
of the story and
the project.
All content
throughout the
presentation is
accurate. There
are no factual
errors.
Original
illustrations
relate to the text
on the page.
Original
illustrations are
somewhat
detailed,
attractive, and
relate to the text
on the page.
Uses Creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
children’s
story/comic
book) with
limited
effectiveness.
Repeated errors
in grammar and
usage detracted
greatly from the
presentation.
Illustrations are
not present OR
they are not
original.
Uses Creative
thinking skills
(in planning and
writing the
children’s
story/comic
book) with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Grammar and
usage were
correct and
contributed to
clarity, style,
character and
story
development.
Original
illustrations are
detailed,
attractive,
creative and
relate to the text
on the page.
MARK
IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 8 - Photo Essay: Say Cheese!
9
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
0-49%
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge/understanding
of issues and concepts
associated with novel.
Creativity.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
THINKING
-Relevant use of
picture/information
to investigate topic.
-Caption accompanies picture
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
Quality of photos/images
selected
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
Use of structure,
grammar,
and language
conventions.
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Researched
information
presented shows a
limited degree of
understanding
and depth
Lacks creativity,
lacks originality,
does not follow
assignment,
message
incomplete or
disjointed, does
not attract attention
of audience
Includes images/
information that are
of little value to the
novel. Caption
offers poor
explanation/
description for
images selected.
Researched
information
presented shows
some degree of
understanding
and depth.
Questionable
creativity and
originality, subject
is weakly related to
assigned topic,
message unclear,
loses audience
attention
Researched
information
presented shows a
considerable
degree of
understanding and
depth.
Somewhat creative,
original, subject is
of assigned topic,
conveys a
message, attracts
audience attention
Includes images/
information
that are of some
value to the novel.
Caption offers
limited
explanation/
description for the
images selected.
- most photos
unclear with
unwanted
elements, 7-8
photos included,
few depict
elements of novel.
Includes images/
information that are
of considerable
value to the novel.
Captions offers
considerable
explanation/
description for the
images selected.
- photos generally
clear, some photos
included unwanted
elements, 9-10
photos included,
most photos
accurately depict
elements of novel.
Researched
information
presented shows a
high degree of
understanding and
depth.
Highly creative,
non-typical;
unique,
appropriate to
chosen topic,
conveys strong
message, engages
audience
immediately
Includes images/
information that are
of high value to the
novel. Captions
offers excellent
explanation/
description for the
images selected.
Uses proper
structure, grammar
and language
conventions with
some effectiveness.
Ideas confusing,
wordy, repetitive,
all text not focused
on novel or photos.
Uses proper
structure, grammar
and language
conventions with
considerable
effectiveness.
Ideas
understandable,
but fuzzy; a bit
wordy, all text not
focused on novel or
photos.
Photos unfocused;
grainy, unwanted
elements included
in most photos,
only 5-6 photos
included, photos
do not accurately
depict elements of
novel.
Uses proper
structure, grammar
and language
conventions with
limited
effectiveness.
Ideas unclear,
focus unclear, word
choice weak, does
not suit photos,
wordy, repetitive.
- photos clear, all
photos are free of
unwanted
elements, 10+
photos included,
photos accurately
depict elements of
novel.
Uses proper
structure, grammar
and language
conventions with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Presents original
idea with great
detail; concise,
focused wording
that relates to
novel.
MARK
IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 9 - Create a Movie Trailer: Lights, Camera, Action!
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
0-49%
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the dramatic
form; understanding of
information and ideas;
understanding of the uses and
effect of dramatic elements
THINKING
Creative thinking skills.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
APPLICATION
Application of language
conventions in script and
dialogue; Application of oral
and visual communication
conventions and techniques
and authentic costumes/props
to convey ideas from the novel.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
COMMUNICATION
Communication of information
and ideas; communication to an
audience for a purpose; use of
the dramatic form; use of video
effects
Comments:
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60 – 69%
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Shows limited
knowledge of the
dramatic form;
Shows limited
understanding of
information and
ideas; Shows
limited
understanding of
the uses and effect
of dramatic
elements.
Shows some
knowledge of the
dramatic form;
Shows some
understanding of
information and
ideas; Shows some
understanding of
the uses and effect
of dramatic
elements.
Shows thorough
knowledge of the
dramatic form;
Shows thorough
understanding of
information and
ideas; Shows
thorough
understanding of
the uses and effect
of dramatic
elements.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
dramatization) with
limited
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions with
limited accuracy
and effectiveness;
Application of oral
and visual
communication
conventions and
techniques with
limited
effectiveness.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
dramatization) with
some
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions with
some accuracy and
effectiveness;
Application of oral
and visual
communication
conventions and
techniques with
some
effectiveness.
Communicates
information and
ideas with limited
clarity;
communicates with
a limited sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
limited command
of the dramatic
form; Limited use
of video effects.
Communicates
information and
ideas with some
clarity;
communicates with
a some sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
some command of
the dramatic form;
Some use of video
effects.
Shows
considerable
knowledge of the
dramatic form;
Shows
considerable
understanding of
information and
ideas; Shows
considerable
understanding of
the uses and effect
of dramatic
elements.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
dramatization) with
considerable
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Application of oral
and visual
communication
conventions and
techniques with
considerable
effectiveness.
Communicates
information and
ideas with
considerable
clarity;
communicates with
a clear sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
considerable
command of the
dramatic form;
Considerable use
of video effects.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
dramatization) with
a high degree of
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions with a
high degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Application of oral
and visual
communication
conventions and
techniques with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Communicates
information and
ideas with a high
degree of clarity;
communicates with
a strong sense of
audience and
purpose; shows
extensive
command of the
dramatic form;
Thorough use of
video effects.
MARK
10
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IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History Culminating Project
Part B: OPTION 10 - Cook Book and Food Review
Name: ________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of text; Makes
connections between
information in the text and
recipes selected for the
cookbook.
THINKING
Creative thinking skills.
APPLICATION
Application of the language
conventions. Application of the
writing process. Application of
accurate pictures/images.
COMMUNICATION
Communication of information
and ideas; Communication to an
audience for a purpose.
Comments:
LEVEL 0
0-49%
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LEVEL 2
60-69%
Conveys a vague
or inaccurate
understanding of
the text; makes few
or shallow
connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and the recipes
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
cookbook) with
limited
effectiveness.
Conveys a basic
understanding of
the text; clearly
states connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and the recipes.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
Uses language
conventions
with limited
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
limited
effectiveness.
Uses pictures
with limited
effectiveness.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
The cookbook
shows little care
and
consideration to
either the contents
of the recipes or
the book that it is
representing. The
final product is not
reflective of time
and care put into
its creation The
review
communicates with
a limited sense of
audience and
purpose.
DID NOT
REACH
LEVEL
LEVEL 3
70-79%
LEVEL 4
80-100%
Conveys a
thorough
understanding of
the text; makes
valid, clear
connections
between
information and
ideas in text and
the recipes
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
cookbook) with
considerable
effectiveness.
Demonstrates an
in-depth analysis;
makes insightful
connections
between
information and
ideas in the text
and recipes
Uses language
conventions
with some
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
some
effectiveness.
Uses pictures
with some
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with
considerable
effectiveness.
Uses pictures
with
considerable
effectiveness.
Uses language
conventions
with a high
degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness;
Uses the writing
process with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
Uses pictures
with a high
degree of
effectiveness.
The cookbook
shows some care
and
consideration to
both the contents
of the recipes as
well as the book
that it is
representing.
The final product is
reflective of some
time and care that
was put into its
creation. The
review
communicates with
some sense of
audience and
purpose.
The cookbook
shows good care
and
consideration to
both the contents
of the recipes as
well as the book
that it is
representing. The
final product is
reflective of the
time and care
that was put into its
creation. The
review
communicates with
a considerable
sense of audience
and purpose.
The cookbook
shows
excellent care and
consideration to
both the contents
of the recipes as
well as the book
that it is
representing. The
final product is
highly reflective of
the time and care
that was put into its
creation. The
review
communicates with
a strong of sense
audience and
purpose.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
cookbook) with
some
effectiveness.
Uses creative
thinking skills (in
preparing and
presenting the
cookbook) with a
high degree of
effectiveness.
MARK