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Class: ______________
The Odyssey Final Project Rubric
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Needs Improvement
Does Not Meet
Expectations
Scores
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Student(s) clearly and
concisely demonstrate
complete knowledge of
Odysseus’ journey through
the medium in which they
choose identifying or
referencing at least 3 of the
islands, 3 of the major gods,
3 of the characters, and 4
major events from The
Odyssey.
Student(s) clearly
demonstrate knowledge of
Odysseus’ journey through
the medium in which they
choose, identifying or
referencing 3 of the islands,
2 of the major gods, 3 of the
characters, and 3 major
events from The Odyssey.
Student(s) shows some
knowledge of Odysseus’
journey through their work,
identifying or referencing 2
of the islands, 1-2 of the
major gods, 2 of the
characters, and 2 major
events from The Odyssey.
Student(s)’ knowledge of
Odysseus’ journey is unclear
and limited. Their
knowledge is not reflective
in their work, identifying or
referencing 1 or less of the
islands, 1 or less of the major
gods, 1 or less of the
characters, and 1 or less
major event from The
Odyssey.
Student(s) work is
original and
demonstrates thinking
that is “outside of the
box”.
Student(s) work is mostly
original and
demonstrates depth in
thinking.
Student(s) work is
somewhat original and
demonstrates some
thinking.
Student(s) work is
unoriginal and shows
little to no thinking.
Effort
Student(s) work is neat
and includes all or
more than the
necessary elements for
the medium in which
they choose.
Student(s) work is neat
and includes all the
necessary elements for
the medium in which
they choose.
Student(s) work
includes most of the
elements necessary for Student(s) work is
their medium, and it is incomplete and shows
somewhat neat.
little to no effort.
Conventions/
Format
Student(s) uses proper
grammar (capitalization,
spelling, punctuation)
and mechanics when
writing descriptions of
items and has little to no
errors.
Student(s) uses mostly
proper grammar and
mechanics when writing
descriptions of items and
has a few errors.
Student(s) attempts to
use proper grammar and
mechanics in writing, but
has several errors.
Includes a minimum of 3
rides, 3 restaurants, 3
shops/merchandise stands
and 3 games; Includes a key;
Includes a separate paper
with a detailed description
of what each attraction
offers and its connection to
The Odyssey.
Includes 1 ride, 1 restaurant, 1
Includes 2 rides, 2
shop/ merchandise stand
restaurants, 2 shops/
and 1 game; Includes a key;
merchandise stands and 2 Includes a separate paper
games; Includes a key;
with some description of
Includes a separate paper
what the attractions offers;
with a description of what
the connection to The
each attraction offers and its Odyssey is general or
connection to The Odyssey. unspecific.
Includes some, but not all of
the following: rides,
restaurants, shops/
merchandise stands and
games; Key is missing or
incomplete; Paper
describing the attractions is
missing or incomplete; the
connection to The Odyssey
is missing or unclear.
Song summarizes the major
events and names in
Odysseus’ journey; Song is
more than 50 words,
including 3 verses and a
chorus. Lyrics are typed and
references to people,
events, places, etc. are
highlighted; Song is
Song summarizes the major
events and names in
Odysseus’ journey; Song is
50 words, including 2 verses
and a chorus. Lyrics are
typed and references to
people, events, places, etc.
are highlighted; Song is
performed in class or
presented via a music video.
Song summarizes a minimal
amount of events and
names in Odysseus’ journey;
Song is less than 50 words,
including 1 verse and a
chorus. Lyrics are typed and
some references to people,
events, places, etc. are
highlighted; Song is
Knowledge of
Odysseus’
Journey
Creativity
Theme Park
Theme Song
Song summarizes some
events and names in
Odysseus’ journey; Song is
less than 50 words,
including 2 verses and a
chorus. Lyrics are typed and
some references to people,
events, places, etc. are
highlighted; Song is
Student(s) uses
slang/texting language in
writing and has several
grammar or spelling
errors.
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performed in class or
presented via a music video.
performed in class or
performed in class or
presented via a music video. presented via a music video.
Board Game
The game: includes a game
board that clearly and
accurately progresses
through Odysseus’ journey;
includes materials/pieces for
at least 4 players based off
of The Odyssey; includes a
detailed rule book that
shows a thorough
understanding of Odysseus’
journey.
The game: includes a game
board that accurately
progresses through
Odysseus’ journey; includes
materials/pieces based off
of The Odyssey; includes a
rule book that shows
understanding of Odysseus’
journey.
The game: includes a game
board that somewhat
accurately progresses
through Odysseus’ journey;
includes materials/pieces
somewhat based off of The
Odyssey; includes a rule
book that shows some
understanding of Odysseus’
journey.
The game: includes a game
board that inaccurately
progresses through
Odysseus’ journey; includes
materials/pieces that are
unclearly/not based off of
The Odyssey; rule book is
missing or incomplete.
Video Game
The video game clearly and
accurately progresses
through Odysseus’ journey
with at least 3 levels;
includes the ability for 2
players based off of The
Odyssey to play
simultaneously; includes a
detailed description of the
game and the various levels
to show understanding of
Odysseus’ journey.
The video game accurately
progresses through
Odysseus’ journey with at
least 2 levels; includes the
ability for 1 player based off
of The Odyssey to play;
includes a description of the
game and the various levels
to show understanding of
Odysseus’ journey.
The video game somewhat
accurately progresses
through Odysseus’ journey
with 2 levels; the player is
loosely based off of The
Odyssey to play; includes
some description of the
game and the various levels
to show understanding of
Odysseus’ journey.
The video game somewhat
inaccurately progresses
through Odysseus’ journey
with 1 level; the player is not
based off of The Odyssey to
play; includes minimal
description of the game and
the levels that shows a lack
of understanding of
Odysseus’ journey.
Provides maps, pictures,
details, and reviews of the
various locations on
Odysseus’ journey; Includes
the possibility for a cruise
vacation; Includes details for
the different locations of
Travel Brochure
Odysseus’ journey that
& Website
show thorough
understanding;
Incorporates several
modern details and
locations; Brochure includes
a QR code that links to the
website.
Puppet Show
Includes a script with: at
least 2 Acts, each with 2+
scenes; each scene
highlights an important
event/ decision with
important characters from
The Odyssey. Includes
backdrops that highlight
important locations in The
Odyssey.
Provides some maps,
Provides maps, pictures,
pictures, details, and reviews
details, and reviews of the
of the various locations on
various locations on
Odysseus’ journey; Includes
Odysseus’ journey; Includes some details for the
details for the different
different locations of
locations of Odysseus’
Odysseus’ journey that
journey that show
show some understanding;
understanding;
Incorporates some modern
Incorporates modern details details and locations;
and locations; Brochure
Brochure includes a QR
includes a QR code that
code that links to the
links to the website.
website.
Includes a script with: 2 Acts,
each with 1-2 scenes; each
scene highlights an
important event/ decision
with important characters
from The Odyssey. Includes
backdrops that highlight
important locations in The
Odyssey.
Includes a script with: 1 Act
each with 2 scenes; each
scene somewhat highlights
an important event/
decision with some
important characters from
The Odyssey. Includes some
backdrops that highlight
important locations in The
Odyssey.
Does not include all of the
following: maps, pictures,
details, and reviews of the
various locations on
Odysseus’ journey; Includes
minimal details for the
different locations of
Odysseus’ journey that
show some understanding;
Details for modern
locations are missing;
Brochure is missing a QR
code that links to the
website.
Includes a script with: 1 Act
and 1 scene; highlights
minor events or decisions;
important characters from
The Odyssey are missing.
Backdrops do not highlight
important locations in The
Odyssey.
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TOTAL SCORE: __________ / 100