Written
Report
Poster
Main idea/ Topic sentence is not evident. Lacks little planning and organization.
Provides little if any support for each similarity or difference. No evidence of any conclusion or summary. Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that make the piece illegible.
Main idea/ topic sentence is unclear and doesn't address character, theme or issue. Some evidence of planning and organization.
Includes at least 1 example or reason but some information maybe incorrect. Conclusion is evident but does not draw on any similarities or differences.
Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that interferes with meaning.
Adequate main idea/ topic sentence identifies character, theme or issue.
Generally well organized with a clear and logical format. Includes at least 2 examples or reasons for each similarity or difference. States a conclusion based on similarities and differences.
Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.
Strong main idea/ topic sentence is clear, concise, and identifies character, theme or issue. Well developed essay with a clear and logical format. Includes 3 or more well developed examples or reasons for each similarity or difference. States a thoughtful or logical conclusion based on similarities and differences.
Contains few, if any spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.
The topic is unclear.
No details support the main idea. No graphics or drawings are provided. Has four or more punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors. The piece shows little or no evidence of original thought.
Layout is confusing.
Components are inconsistent and information is missing.
The topic is clear upon examining poster. Details are provided that support the main idea, but more than one detail is inaccurate or inappropriate. The graphics and illustrations detracted the viewer from the message of the poster. Has two or three punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors. The students’ work lacked sincere
The topic is clear when you first look at it. Details are provided that support the main idea, but one detail is inaccurate or inappropriate. The graphics and illustrations are presented in an appropriate manner.
Has one punctuation, capitalization, and spelling error. The students’ work demonstrates originality. Layout is organized. Most components are
The topic engages viewers at first sight. Appropriate and accurate details support the main idea. The graphics and illustrations enhance the poster and draw viewer's interest to the poster. Has no punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors. The students’ work demonstrates a unique level of originality. Layout is well organized.
There is consistency
Total

Artwork originality. Layout is somewhat organized.
Most of the components are not consistent. Partial information can be located.
consistent within the publication.
Information can be located.
in its components that allows the reader to easily locate information.
Poorly done with few details. Does not include representative details of the Native
American culture.
Fairly well done with some details. Include some representative details of the Native
American culture.
Well done and includes adequate representative details of the Native
American culture.
Creatively done with many details.
Appropriately depicts representative details of the Native
American culture.
Native
American
Worksheet
Your worksheet was incomplete or missing. You collected little or no information and some of the information relates to the topic. Your group answered less than 10 questions.
Your worksheet was incomplete. You collected very little information and some of the information relates to the topic. Your group answered less than 10 questions.
Your worksheet was complete and contained sufficient facts. You collected some basic information and most of the information relates to the topic. Your group answered more than 10 questions.
Your worksheet was complete and contained detailed facts. You collected a great deal of information and all of the information relates to the topic.
Your group answered all the questions.

Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.
Student uses superfluous visual aids or no visual aids.
Student's
Presentation presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Student makes no eye contact and only reads from notes.
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for audience in the back of class to hear.
Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.
Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions, but fails to elaborate.
Student occasionally uses visual aids that rarely support the presentation.
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads mostly from notes. Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms.
Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.
Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.
Student is at ease and answers most questions with explanations and some elaboration.
Student's visual aids relate to the presentation.
Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes. Student's voice is clear.
Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.
Student's visual aids explain and reinforce the presentation.
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Cannot work with others in most
Group Work situations. Cannot share decisions or responsibilities.
Total
Works with others, but has difficulty sharing decisions and responsibilities.
Works well with others. Takes part in most decisions and shares in the responsibilities.
Works very well with others. Assumes a clear role in decision-making and responsibilities.