GT Multigenre
Research Project
5th Grade
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Table of Contents
Parent Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Project Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multigenre Rubrics. . . . . . . . . 7
Project Checklist Rubric . . . .48
Presentation Rubric . . . . . . . 49
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Dear Parent,
Parent Letter
As part of the fifth grade English Language Arts curriculum for Gifted and Talented, each
student will demonstrate his/her knowledge of the research process. This extended project will
refine the student’s ability to generate how and why questions to help clarify and refine a research
topic. In order to accomplish this task, each student has selected a “Burgess Elementary Saves the
World” topic. Each student is expected to complete all preliminary research, tasks and a
presentation by the deadlines given.
All genres will be studied in class and students will be given time to locate found items for
their project. While lessons will be explained in class, the majority of the work on the responses and
created items will be done independently outside of class.
Students will be graded using rubrics throughout the project. When items are turned in they
will be graded and counted as class work grades. All graded items are to be kept in a portfolio that
will be graded at the end of the project along with the presentation. This final grade will count as a
test grade in the second quarter.
Please sign and have your child return the contract below signifying your awareness of these
requirements. Please feel free to contact me asmith002@horrycountyschoools.net with any
questions and/or concerns.
Sincerely,
Angie Smith
Topic: _________________________________________________________
Student’s name: ___________________________________________________
Student’s signature _________________________________________________
Parent’s signature: __________________________________________________
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Writing Guidelines
Proposals
Proposal
A proposal is a single document that clarifies a project’s direction and goals. This
detailed plan consists of a project description, a list of materials necessary for
completion, a list of deadlines, and the projected outcome.
Categories:
 Project Description: Brief explanation of what is to be researched (Theme,
Person/Historical Event). Include your statement of controlling purpose.
 Materials: A list of all materials needed (include electronic materials, electronic sources).
 Deadlines: given by your instructor
 Outcome: What you plan to learn. What you want readers and audience members to
learn.

Prewriting: (3=above expectations
1.
2.

2=meets expectations 1=needs improvement)
Determining Your Purpose: Think about your goal: to thoroughly research the
project, develop a workable plan, and explain the plan in a clear, convincing way.
Considering Your Audience: Think about your reader. What will convince the
reader of your plan’s value?
Writing and Revising: (3=above expectations
2=meets expectations 1=needs improvement)
3. Improving Your Writing: Be sure your draft includes
 all necessary details
 a clear organization
 a sincere voice indicating that you care about the project

Editing and Proofreading: (3=above expectations
4.
2=meets expectations 1=needs improvement)
Checking for Style and Accuracy: Review your revised proposal, checking for
 Precise word choice, easy-to-read sentences, and strong transitions
 Size 12 pt, Times New Roman or Ariel
 Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
 Limit to one page
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The portfolio must have the following pieces created:
Proposal
Chapter Book Review
Bibliography: Including books and websites
Due Date
completed
November 16
December 18
Multigenre Project Checklist
Your portfolio must have the following pieces found and copied into your portfolio, with a written response* from you
about why you felt this piece needed to be included:
Due Date
Historical Fiction, Biography, or Autobiography(can be a picture book or
October 30
article)
Advertisement
November 9
Editorial
November 16
Political Cartoon
November 23
Poetry
December 7
3 Primary Sources (at least )
December 14
*Your “found” pieces must include a written response that includes: why this piece should be in your portfolio, how
you found the piece, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your search for more
information on your topic.
You will choose 3 of these to create about your topic. If you are not familiar with the characteristics, look at the
rubrics and research characteristics of the genre you are most interested in creating for your project.
Allegory
Book Jacket
Book Review
Brochure
Comic Strip
Commercial
Compare/Contrast Essay
Double Voice Poem
Drama
Fable
Flip Book
Folktale
Game
Interview
Legend
Lyric Poem
Myth
Newscast
Newsletter
Newspaper
Oral History
Parody
Picture Book
Resume
Satire
Speech
Tall Tale
Time Line
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Rubrics for 5th Grade GT
Multigenre Research Project
5th Grade
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Table of Contents: Rubrics
Proposal
9
Flip Book
30
Chapter Book Review
10
Folktale
31
Bibliography
11
Game
32
Response to Biography, Autobiography, or Historical
Fiction
13
Interview
33
Response to Advertisement
14
Legend
34
Response to Editorial
15
Lyric Poem
35
Response to Political Cartoon
16
Myth
36
Response to Primary Sources
17
Newscast
37
Response to Poetry
18
Newsletter
38
Allegory
20
Newspaper
39
Book Jacket
21
Oral History
40
Book Review
22
Parody
41
Brochure
23
Resume
42
Comic Strip
24
Satire
43
Commercial
25
Science Fiction
44
Compare/Contrast Essay
26
Speech
45
Double Voice Poem
27
Tall Tale
46
Drama
28
Timeline
47
Fable
29
Multigenre Presentation Checklist
48
Multigenre Presentatin Checklist Rubric
7
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Created
The following items are required
for the portfolio.
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Proposal
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a proposal
Includes formal heading
body and closing;
summary of why you
want to do the project,
outline of the proposal;
list of possible items to
include in genre study.
Missing one of the following:
formal heading body and
closing; summary of why you
want to do the project, outline
of the proposal; list of possible
items to include in genre study.
Missing more than one of
the following: ormal
heading body and
closing; summary of why
you want to do the
project, outline of the
proposal; list of possible
items to include in genre
study.
Supporting
Details
At least 10 how or why
questions listed.
Less than 10 how or why
questions listed.
Less than eight accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Created—only final draft
presented
Created—only one draft
presented.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
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Chapter Book Review
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a chapter
book review
Includes title, author,
publisher, copyright
date, # pages, setting,
character, plot, and
personal opinion.
Missing one of the following:
title, author, publisher,
copyright date, # pages,
setting, character, plot, and
personal opinion.
Missing more than one
of the following: title,
author, publisher,
copyright date, # pages,
setting, character, plot,
and personal opinion.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Created—only final draft
presented
Created—only one draft
presented
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
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Bibliography
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
Characteristics of a
bibliography
You select a variety
of research sources
and they are all
written at the
appropriate level for
this project ’s
purpose.
The sources you
select are less varied,
but most are written
at the appropriate
level for this
project ’s purpose.
You select mostly
one source type (i.e.,
Internet sites, books,
etc.) and few are
written at the
appropriate level for
this project ’s
purpose.
Level
You correctly cite at
least ten sources
using a citation style
described in class.
www.easybib.com
www.citationmachine.org
You cite at least
eight sources and try
to use a citation style
described in class,
but have some
difficulty.
You cite at least five
sources using a
citation style other
than one described
in class.
Supporting Details
Your sources are
interesting and they
are all clearly related
to your topic.
Your sources cover
your topic, but they
are less interesting
and the relationship
to your project is less
clear.
Some of your
sources cover your
topic, but the
sources are
uninspiring and their
relationship to your
project is unclear.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
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Hard to read, see, or hear.
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Response
The following pieces must be
copied into your portfolio, with a
written response.
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Response to Biography,
Autobiography, or Historical Fiction
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Characteristics
of a biography,
autobiography,
or historical
fiction
Includes genre identified;
major events in subject’s
life, qualities of subject,
qualities of people who
helped shape their sense
of identity or
achievement.
Missing one of the following:
genre identified; major events in
subject’s life, qualities of subject,
qualities of people who helped
shape their sense of identity or
achievement.
Missing more than one of
the following: genre
identified; major events in
subject’s life, qualities of
subject, qualities of people
who helped shape their
sense of identity or
achievement.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you learned
from the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
13
Your Total Score =
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Response to Advertisement
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one
of the following: why the
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
14
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Response to Editorial
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one
of the following: why the
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
15
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Response to Political Cartoon
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one
of the following: why the
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
16
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Response to Primary Sources
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Item identified as a
primary or secondary
source.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Item identified as a primary or
secondary source.
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Item identified as a
primary or secondary
source.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one
of the following: why the
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
17
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Response to Poetry
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of poetry
Includes: type of poem
identified, the feeling of
poem identified.
Missing one of the following:
type of poem identified, the
feeling of poem identified.
Missing more than one
of the following: type of
poem identified, the
feeling of poem
identified.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one
of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
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Created or Responded to
Choose at least three of the
following items.
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Allegory
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Characteristics
of an allegory
Includes literary, dramatic,
or pictorial representation
with two levels of meaning.
One level provides a
literal, and seemingly
superficial meaning, but a
second level reveals a
deeper, symbolic meaning.
Missing one of the following:
literary, dramatic, or pictorial
representation with two levels of
meaning. One level provides a
literal, and seemingly superficial
meaning, but a second level
reveals a deeper, symbolic
meaning.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of an
allegory
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
20
Your Total Score =
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Book Jacket
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a book
jacket
Includes genre, setting,
characters, plot, and
personal opinion.
Missing one of the following:
genre, setting, characters, plot,
and personal opinion.
Missing more than one of
the following: genre,
setting, characters, plot,
and personal opinion.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one of
the following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
21
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Book Review
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a book
review
Includes genre, setting,
characters, plot, and
personal opinion.
Missing one of the following:
genre, setting, characters, plot,
and personal opinion.
Missing more than one of
the following: genre,
setting, characters, plot,
and personal opinion.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
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Brochure
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a brochure
Includes clear and interesting
cover page, headlines use
analogy or word play, has
logo, has a theme, text easy
to read and understand.
Missing one of the following:
clear and interesting cover
page, headlines use analogy
or word play, has logo, has a
theme, text easy to read and
understand.
Missing more than one of clear
and interesting cover page,
headlines use analogy or word
play, has logo, has a theme,
text easy to read and
understand.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
includes why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing more than one of
the following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the piece
was found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Your Total Score =
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Comic Strip
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of
a comic strip
Includes at least one
frame, character, action,
dialogue, caption.
Missing one of the
following: at least one
frame, character, action,
dialogue, caption.
Missing more than one of
the following: at least one
frame, character, action,
dialogue, caption.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
24
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Commercial
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of a
commercial
Includes the following:
specific information, be
entertaining, include
visuals, captions and
dialogue.
Missing one of the
following: specific
information, be
entertaining, include
visuals, captions and
dialogue.
Missing more than one of
the following: specific
information, be
entertaining, include
visuals, captions and
dialogue.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
25
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Compare/Contrast Essay
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
Characteristics
of a compare/
contrast essay.
Includes 3 or more well
developed examples or
reasons for each
similarity or difference.
Missing one of the 3 or
more well developed
examples or reasons for
each similarity or
difference.
Missing more than one of the
3 or more well developed
examples or reasons for each
similarity or difference.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found,
what you learned from
the piece, and how the
piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing more than one of
the following: why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
26
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Double Voice Poem
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of a
double voice poem
Includes the following: two
columns, two different
types of font, information
mixed with questions or
comments (as
interruptions.)
Missing one of the
following: two columns, two
different types of font,
information mixed with
questions or comments (as
interruptions.)
Missing more than one of
the following: two columns,
two different types of font,
information mixed with
questions or comments (as
interruptions.)
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
27
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Drama
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a drama
Has characteristics of a
drama: characters, plot,
theme, and dialogue
Missing one of the following:
including a piece of the original
work and the imitation.
Missing more than one of
the following: including a
piece of the original work
and the imitation.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
28
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Fable
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteri
stics of a
fable
Includes characteristics of
fables: animal characters with
human characteristics, problem
to solve, moral to story, story
teaches lesson.
Missing one of the
characteristics of fables: animal
characters with human
characteristics, problem to solve,
moral to story, story teaches
lesson.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of
fables: animal characters
with human
characteristics, problem to
solve, moral to story, story
teaches lesson.
Supportin
g Details
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentati
on
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which
includes why the piece should
be included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
29
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Flip Book
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of a
flip book
Includes the following:
labels, all pages have text
and or drawings, book
assembled correctly and
neatly
Missing one of the
following: labels, all pages
have text and or drawings,
book assembled correctly
and neatly
Missing more than one of
the following: labels, all
pages have text and or
drawings, book assembled
correctly and neatly
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you learned
from the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Your Total Score =
30
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Folktale
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteri
stics of a
folktale
Includes characteristics of
folktales: “once upon a time”,
number three, good and bad
characters, happy ending,
repetition, common people or
animals, problem to solve.
Missing one of the
characteristics of folktales: “once
upon a time”, number three,
good and bad characters, happy
ending, repetition, common
people or animals, problem to
solve.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of
folktales: “once upon a
time”, number three, good
and bad characters,
happy ending, repetition,
common people or
animals, problem to solve.
Supportin
g Details
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentati
on
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which
includes why the piece should
be included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
31
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Game
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of
a game
Includes the following:
instructions, object of
game, game materials,
rules.
Missing one of the
following: instructions,
object of game, game
materials, rules.
Missing more than one of
the following: instructions,
object of game, game
materials, rules.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
32
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Interview
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of
an interview
Includes the following: at
least 10 well prepared
questions, tone set during
interview, all copies of
interview attached.
Missing one of the
following: introduction,
body, conclusion.
Missing more than one of
the following: introduction,
body, conclusion.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why the
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
33
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Lyric Poem
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Characteristics of a
lyric poem
Includes the following:
poem expressing thought
and feeling, can be sung or
recited.
Missing one of the
following: poem expressing
thought and feeling, can be
sung or recited.
Missing more than one of
the following: poem
expressing thought and
feeling, can be sung or
recited.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
34
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Myth
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a myth
Includes hero, intervention
of gods, natural world
problem explained, lesson
for reader.
Missing one of the following: hero,
intervention of gods, natural world
problem explained, lesson for
reader.
Missing more than one of
the following: hero,
intervention of gods,
natural world problem
explained, lesson for
reader.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which includes why the
piece should be included,
how the piece was found,
what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with a
written response which is missing
one of the following: why the
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
35
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Newscast
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a newscast
Includes headline, opening
sentence, who, what, when
where why.
Includes headline, opening
sentence, who, what, when
where why.
Missing pieces.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
includes why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
36
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Newsletter
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
Characteristics
of a newsletter
Includes the following:
hard news story,
advertising, editorial,
picture with caption.
Missing one of the following: hard
news story, advertising, editorial,
picture with caption.
Missing more than one of the
following: hard news story,
advertising, editorial, picture
with caption.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details from
yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included,
how the piece was
found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft presented
Found item presented along with a
written response which is missing
one of the following: why the
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you learned
from the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing more than one of
the following: why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
37
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Newspaper
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a newspaper
Includes the following:
hard news story,
advertising, editorial,
letter to editor, picture
with caption.
Missing one of the following: hard
news story, advertising, editorial,
letter to editor, picture with
caption.
Missing more than one of
the following: hard news
story, advertising,
editorial, letter to editor,
picture with caption.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which
includes why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found,
what you learned from
the piece, and how the
piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece helped
you continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing more than one of
the following: why the
piece should be included,
how the piece was found,
what you learned from
the piece, and how the
piece helped you
continue your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your Score
38
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Oral History
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of an oral
history
Includes interview questions,
tape of interview, and final
draft.
Missing one of the following:
interview questions, tape of
interview, and final draft.
Missing more than one of
the following: interview
questions, tape of
interview, and final draft.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which includes why the
piece should be included,
how the piece was found,
what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with a
written response which is missing
one of the following: why the
piece should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
39
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Parody
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a parody
Has characteristics of a
parody, including a piece
of the original work and
the imitation.
Missing one of the following:
including a piece of the original
work and the imitation.
Missing more than one of
the following: including a
piece of the original work
and the imitation.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along with
a written response which is
missing one of the following: why
the piece should be included, how
the piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
40
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Resume
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a resume
Includes characteristics
of a resume: no
graphics, large type,
refers to specific job,
includes requirements
for job.
Missing one of the
characteristics of a resume:
no graphics, large type,
refers to specific job,
includes requirements for
job.
Missing more than one of the
characteristics of a resume: no
graphics, large type, refers to
specific job, includes
requirements for job.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue
your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing more than one of
the following: why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
41
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Essay Using Satire
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of an essay
using satire
Includes characteristics
of a satire, including
using a human vice or
stupidity that is attacked
through irony or
sarcasm.
Missing one of the
characteristics of a satire:
including using a human
vice or stupidity that is
attacked through irony or
sarcasm.
Missing more than one of the
characteristics of a satire:
including using a human vice or
stupidity that is attacked
through irony or sarcasm.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which is
missing more than one of the
following: why the piece should
be included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
42
Your Total Score =
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Speech
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of
a speech
Includes the following:
introduction, body,
conclusion.
Missing one of the
following: introduction,
body, conclusion.
Missing more than one of
the following: introduction,
body, conclusion.
Supporting Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and how
the piece helped you continue
your research.
Your Total Score =
43
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Tall Tale
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory =2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a tall tale
Includes characteristics of tall
tales, including colorful
character with heroic
personalities, specific setting,
and hyperbole.
Missing one of the
characteristics of tall tales:
colorful character with heroic
personalities, specific setting,
and hyperbole.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of tall
tales: colorful character with
heroic personalities, specific
setting, and hyperbole.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
includes why the piece
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned
from the piece, and how the
piece helped you continue
your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
44
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Legend
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory =2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of a legend
Includes characteristics of
legend, including story told
as history, human meeting
supernatural creature, blend
facts and improbable
elements.
Missing one of the
characteristics of legend: story
told as history, human meeting
supernatural creature, blend
facts and improbable
elements.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of legend:
story told as history, human
meeting supernatural
creature, blend facts and
improbable elements.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which includes why the
piece should be included,
how the piece was found,
what you learned from the
piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response
which is missing more than
one of the following: why
the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned
from the piece, and how the
piece helped you continue
your research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
45
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Science Fiction
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics
of science
fiction
Includes characteristics
of science fiction:
scientific principles or
technology,, aliens or life
on other world, comment
on important issue in
society.
Missing one of the
characteristics of science
fiction: scientific principles or
technology,, aliens or life on
other world, comment on
important issue in society.
Missing more than one of
the characteristics of
science fiction: scientific
principles or technology,,
aliens or life on other world,
comment on important
issue in society.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate details
from yearlong focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or hear.
Hard to read, see, or hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented along
with a written response which
is missing one of the following:
why the piece should be
included, how the piece was
found, what you learned from
the piece, and how the piece
helped you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found, what
you learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your Total Score =
Your
Score
46
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Timeline
Exemplary
=3
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Characteristics of
a timeline
Includes characteristics of
a timeline: at least 10
significant dates, title,
graphic, and caption for
each date on timeline.
Missing at least one of
the following: at least 10
significant dates, title,
graphic, and caption for
each date on timeline.
Missing more than one of
the following: at least 10
significant dates, title,
graphic, and caption for
each date on timeline.
Supporting
Details
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
At least three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Less than three accurate
details from yearlong
focus.
Mechanics
Free from errors.
At least two errors.
More than two errors.
Neatness
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Easy to read, see, or
hear.
Hard to read, see, or
hear.
Presentation
Created--all drafts
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which includes
why the piece should be
included, how the piece
was found, what you
learned from the piece,
and how the piece helped
you continue your
research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is
missing one of the
following: why the piece
should be included, how
the piece was found,
what you learned from
the piece, and how the
piece helped you
continue your research.
Created—only final draft
presented
Found item presented
along with a written
response which is missing
more than one of the
following: why the piece
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Your
Score
should be included, how the
piece was found, what you
learned from the piece, and
how the piece helped you
continue your research.
47
Your Total Score =
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Multi-Genre Portfolio/Presentation Rubric
Make sure all of your created pieces, found pieces and responses are
included in your portfolio. Also make sure your Table of Contents is in the
same order as your portfolio.
Multigenre Portfolio
Checklist
Rubric
Due Date:
Portfolio Piece
Table of Contents
Proposal
Chapter Book Review
Historical Fiction, Biography, or
Autobiography and response
Found advertisement and response
Found editorial and response
Found Political Cartoon and response
Found Poetry and Response
Primary Source #1 and response
Primary Source # 2 and response
Primary Source #3 and response
Free Choice
Free Choice
Free Choice
Bibliography (books and websites)
Presentation
Points Possible
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
50
Total Points
Points Received
48
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Presentation Rubric
Exemplary
=3
A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8
Satisfactory
=2
Needs Improvement
=1
Your
Score
Your Total Score =
49
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