Explanation Paragraph:  Although I am not a fan of rubrics for self assessment, I am one for assessment.  I have never used rubrics before, I have in classes but not for the classes that I have taught.  I have learned to construct them with the varying degrees of work and their assigned value.

Rubric on the tasks to be completed.

Rubric is due with all work

Two weeks after the start of the Unit.

Activity  

Exceptional

10-9

 

 Outstanding

8-7

 

 Satisfactory

6-4

 

 Needs Work

3-1

Poster

 

 

Expresses purpose

with clarity

Expresses purpose but lacks some clarity Expresses purpose with little clarity Does not express purpose with limited clarity
Journal 10 or more entries 8 -7 entries 6-4 entries 3-1 entries
Group Work   Daily actively engaged Daily but semi-engaged.   Not daily but engaged Does not do well in coop.
Report on President

 

 

Excellent synthesis Outstanding synthesis Detailed but is vague Not very detailed and points not clearly understood
Campaign Speech

 

 

Extremely persuasive Makes good points but has little persuasion Somewhat persuasive  Not clear and points not convincing

Multiply total score by 2 for grade

 

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