5th grade Literature
Number the Stars Student Choice Project
Category
Topic
Content
Writing/Vocabulary/Description
Graphics/ Pictures/Model
Creative
Overall Presentation
Name ______________________________
5
4
3
2
Topic is
completely
covered and is
expanded on.
Topic is
completely
covered but
lacks expansion.
Topic is lacking a
few important
or key elements.
Topic is not
appropriately
covered.
All facts are
accurate and
relate to the
topic.
Most facts are
accurate and/or
relate to the
topic.
Few facts are
accurate or
relate to the
topic.
Correct terms
and definitions
are given and are
used in a way
that is meaningful
to the text.
Terms and
definition are
given but one or
two words are
not used
correctly.
Graphics go well
with text, but
the balance of
text and
graphics is
inaccurate, or
the model is
lacking
important
components.
The
presentation is
well thought out
and uses
appropriate
materials to
present
information
The
presentation is
attractive in
terms of design,
layout, and
neatness.
Only term or
definition is
given and/or
numerous
words are used
incorrectly.
Graphics go well
with the text, or
the model
created
demonstrates
comprehension
of the text.
The presentation
is well thought
out and uses
imaginative and
creative materials
to present
information.
Presentation is
exceptionally
attractive in
terms of design,
layout, and
neatness.
Total points possible: 30
Your points: __________ / Grade: ___________
Elements are
missing and/or
facts are not
accurate or
relate to the
topic.
Term or
definition is not
given or words
are not used
correctly.
Graphics are not
appropriate for
the text, or the
model is not
appropriate to
the text.
Graphics are
lacking from the
text, or the
model has
nothing to do
with the text.
The
presentation
lacks either
materials or is
not presented in
a way that
attractive to the
eye
The
presentation is
attractive but
lacks an element
of neatness or
organization.
The
presentation
lacks materials,
or is missing
elements such
as color, design,
pictures, etc.
The
presentation
lacks neatness
or design, taking
away from the
content.