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Content: /15 |
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Topics (both required & optional) are accurately described or explained nothing important left out or misinterpreted 10 pts |
Topics mostly described occasionally something left out or incorrectly explained. 7 pts |
Topic inaccurately summarized frequently makes errors. 3 pts |
Topics are consistently explained in a context that connects it to a 4th -grader's understanding of life. 5 pts |
Topics are often explained in a context connected to a 4th -grader's understanding of life, but sometimes just summarized for teacher. 3 pts |
Topics are summarized for teacher in a way that would be inappropriate for a 4th grader 1 pt |
Organization: /7 |
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Slides are put in a logical order, including a Title slide at the start. 2pts |
Slides are put in a semi-logical order, including a Title slide at the start. 1pt |
Slides are put confusing order (flip-flopping between topics) OR no Title slide at the start. 0 pts |
Each slide is laid out in an easy-to read way 5 pts |
Slides are usually clear but may be too crowded or convoluted in a few areas to easily read. 3 pts. |
Crowded, convoluted organization. Takes a lot of time to figure out. 1 pt. |
Style: /10 |
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Appropriate graphic(s) used (makes sense with topic) 4 pts |
Appropriate graphic(s) used but too small or vague - 2 pts |
No graphic- 0 pts |
Interesting and appropriate language used to interest a 4 th grader (including a fun title) 6 pts |
Mostly neutral and appropriate language used to inform a 4 th grader (including a basic title) 4 pts |
Boring and/or complex language used to frustrate a 4 th grader (and no title) 2 pts |
Mechanics/Format: /8 |
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Basics (capitalization, spelling, punctuation) used correctly and/or don't interfere with reader's understanding 3pts
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Basics used correctly on mostly and/or usually don't interfere with reader's understanding. 2 pts
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Total lack of attention to basics: interferes with understanding. 1 pt
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Font size and type are easy on the eyes 2 pts |
Font is too small (under 18 pt) or in script/capitals that make it hard on the eyes 1 pts |
Font is small and in all capitals/script. 0 pts |
Actual sources used cited consistently on the bottom of each page. 3 pts |
Most sources used cited on the bottom of each page. 2 pts |
Sources frequently not cited 0 pts |