Names ________________________ Points Earned Austin History Project Grading Chart 30 pts. Research report explains thoroughly: 1. 2. 3. What landmark are you researching? What is its importance to Austin’s history? What person is important to your landmark’s history? Why? Tell the story of your landmark or subject. What are its beginnings? When do important parts take place? 4. Is your landmark or subject still in Austin today? How is it the same? How is it different? 5. Other Interesting information: 6. What is your opinion of your landmark or subject? Comments: 30 pts. Writing flows logically, makes sense, and “sounds right.” While some information may be written in list form, most of the writing is in paragraphs with topic and detail sentences. Comments: 20 pts. Research report and project made with creativity, neatness, and attention to detail. Oral presentation followed good work chart. Comments: 20 pts. Words spelled correctly; correct usage of punctuation, sentence structure. (minus 1 pt. per error). Your Grade Comments: