Teacher: Ms.

Kaur
Students Name: __________________________________________
Step 1: Vocabulary Assignment
Category
3
Requirements:
1. On time
2. 100% completed
3. Copies for Classmates
Vocabulary Word-Frayer
Model
4 Parts: definition,
example, non-example
and visual
representation.
Vocabulary WordPresentation

Met all 3 required

guidelines:

Met 2 out 3 required

guidelines.

Met only 1 out of 3

required guidelines.

All 4 parts (if applicable)

of model completed in a
clear and concise
format. Pleasing to look
at without any spelling
or grammatical errors.
Both members have a
clear understanding of
their word. Presentation
is engaging and both
participate equally.

At least 3 out 4 parts (if

applicable) of model
completed in somewhat
clear manner. With little
to no spelling or
grammatical errors.
Only one member has a
clear understanding of
the term and at times
presentation is
unfocused.

Less than 2 parts of

model completed, is
unclear and has spelling
and grammatical errors
that make
comprehension difficult.
Both members do not
have a clear
understanding of their
term and presentation
lacks coordination.

Total Points ______ out of 9

Step 2: PowerPoint Presentation

Category
3
Graphic Organizer

PowerPoint
4 Subsection:
Ideas and Content

Organization

Language &
Grammar

Presentation

Group
Presentation

Works Cited Page

All parts of organizer are

fully completed in detailed
depth. Clear and legible.

Information is
accurate and
current

Effective use of
technology
demonstrated

All information
related to overall
purpose

Inviting opening
page draws
attention

Details are logical

and effective

Layout of slides
provide good
direction

Good written
organization

Grammar and
usage are correct

Punctuation is
accurate

Spelling is
generally correct

Slides need little

or no editing

The layout is clear

and easy to follow

Backgrounds and
text work well
together

Multimedia adds
to the main
purpose
All group members
participate and have a
clear understanding of
their candidate and the
election process. Clear and
audible voices. No major
hiccups.
All sources have been
properly cited using MLA
format.

2
Most parts of the organizer
have been completed in
depth. Clear and legible.

1
Less than 50% of
organizer is completed.
Somewhat unclear and
lacks detail.

Information not
always clear
Moderate use of
technology used
Does not relate
content to larger
context

Sequencing is
inconsistent
Some pages
incomplete
Unclear
connection
among sections

Minor problems
with grammar
usage

Punctuation
sometimes
missing or wrong

Spelling is usually
correct

Slides need some

editing

Layout of most
pages is easy to
follow

Backgrounds
were not effective

Multimedia
sometimes
doesnt add
All group members
participate and have a
basic understanding of
their candidate and the
election process. Not clear
or audible at all times.
Some minor hiccups.
Most sources have been
cited using MLA format.

Information
incomplete or
inaccurate
Minimal use of
technology
demonstrated
Lack of sense of
purpose or
central theme
Sequencing
unclear
Slides lack
closure
Slides are
inconsistent

Errors in
grammar or
usage noticeable

Many
punctuation
mistakes

Frequent spelling
errors

Slides need
extensive editing

Layout is
confusing or
inappropriate

Background and
text not effective

Multimedia
unrelated to the
topic
Not all group members
participate and have an
unclear understanding of
their candidate and the
election process. Not
clear or audible. Major
hiccups throughout the
presentation making it
hard to follow.
Some sources have been
cited incorrectly using
MLA format.

Total points _______out of 21

Step 3: Research Paper

Category
Thesis Organizer

Introduction/Thesis

Quality if Information/
Evidence

Conclusion

Organization/Development
of Idea

Language and Conventions

Sources
Works Cited Page

Turned in on time for

approval with a well
thought out thesis
and supporting
evidence from
research articles.
Proficient
introduction that
states thesis and
background
information on
purpose of paper.
Paper is well
researched in detail
with accurate and
critical evidence
from a variety of
sources.
Excellent summary
of topic and all
subtopics in proper
order with
concluding ideas
that leaves an
impact on reader.
Exceptionally clear,
logical, mature, and
thorough
development of
subtopics that
support thesis with
excellent transition
b/w paragraphs.
Paper is very
concise, clear, with
consistently proper
grammar, spelling
and paragraphing.
A minimum of 4
sources used in
paper.
Proper, detailed MLA
format always used
in alphabetical order
with all sources
shown.

Turned in on time for

approval with an
adequate thesis and
supporting evidence
that could use some
additional help.
Adequate
introduction with
thesis and with some
background
information on
purpose of paper.
Some aspects of
paper are researched
with some accurate
evidence from
limited sources.

Inadequate thesis
that needs to be reworked out.

Good summary of
topic and all
subtopics with clear
concluding ideas.

Lack of summary of
topic and subtopics
with weak
concluding ideas.

Clear and logical

subtopic order that
supports thesis with
good transitions b/w
paragraphs.

Paper lacks clear and

logical development
of ideas with weak
transitions b/w ideas
and paragraphs.

Paper is clear, with

mostly proper
grammar, spelling
and paragraphing.

Inconsistent
grammar, spelling
and paragraphing
throughout paper.

At least 3 sources
used in paper

At least 3 sources
used in paper.

Some errors in MLA

format with some
sources shown.

Lack of proper
format and limited
details with sources
missing or
incomplete.

Weak introduction
that lacks thesis and
proper background
information on
purpose of paper.
Limited information
on topic with lack of
research, details, or
accurate evidence.

Total Points _______ out of 24