Download RUBRIC Novice (x1) Apprentice (x2) Practitioner (x3) Expert (x4

RUBRIC
Novice (x1)
Includes 1-3 sentences that
summarize some of the
key points in the case
against White Star Lines,
but leaves certain topics
uncovered.
Apprentice (x2)
Includes 1-3 sentences that
summarize most of the key
points in the case against
White Star Lines.
Practitioner (x3)
Includes 1-3 sentences that
effectively summarize the
case against White Star
Lines.
Expert (x4)
All of practitioner plus
Summarizes the key points in the case in a
way that makes the jury enticed to listen
to the rest of the opening statement.
Names and incompletely
explains less than 3 pieces
of scientific evidence that
supports the claim that
White Star Lines is guilty.
Names and explains 3
pieces of scientific
evidence that supports the
claim that White Star
Lines is guilty.
Names and effectively
explains 3 pieces of
scientific evidence that
supports the claim that
White Star Lines is guilty.
Names and effectively explains more than
3 pieces of evidence that supports the
claim that White Star Lines is guilty.
Visual Aid to Support
Evidence
(x3)
Poster includes visuals
related to evidence.
Poster includes visuals that
support understanding of at
least 2 of the pieces of
evidence.
All of practitioner plus
Visuals on poster help support
understanding of 3 or more pieces of
evidence without written explanation.
Conclusion Statement
Includes 1-3 sentences that
summarize some of the
evidence presented in the
opening statement.
Includes 1-3 sentences that
summarize most of the
evidence presented in the
opening statement.
Opening statement is
straightforward and does
not excite the jury about
the case to come.
Opening statement is
relatively straightforward.
Presents a somewhat
exciting case to come.
Poster includes clearly
labeled visuals that support
understanding of at least 2
of the pieces of evidence.
Written explanation should
NOT be included on
poster.
Includes 1-3 sentences that
summarize the key
evidence presented in the
opening statement.
Effectively prepares the
jury for the rest of the case.
Opening statement grabs
the attention of the jury
and makes them want to
learn more.
Presents a dynamic and
exciting case to come.
Introduction Statement
(x2)
Evidence
(x4)
(x2)
Style
(x1)
All of practitioner plus
Summarizes the opening statement with a
bang!
Opening statement grabs the attention of
the jury by using strong vocabulary and
persuasive writing techniques.
RUBRIC
Final Product
(x2)
Bibliography
(x1)
Novice (x1)
Apprentice (x2)
Practitioner (x3)
Expert (x4)
WRITTEN PRODUCT
 Final product is
not 1-2 pages
typed- 12 pt. font,
Times New
Roman, double
spaced.
 Many grammar
and/or spelling
errors.
 Improper
paragraph and
sentence structure
throughout.
VISUAL PRODUCT
 Poster includes
visuals.
WRITTEN PRODUCT
 Final product is 12 pages typed- 12
pt. font, Times
New Roman,
double spaced.
 Some grammar
and/or spelling
errors.
 Some improper
paragraph and
sentence structure.
WRITTEN PRODUCT
 Final product is 1-2 pages typed12 pt. font, Times New Roman,
double spaced.
 No grammar nor spelling errors.
 Proper paragraph and sentence
structure.
Includes list of resources
used.
-Uses at least 2 resources.
Includes bibliography in
MLA format.
-Uses at least 2 resources.
WRITTEN PRODUCT
 Final product is 12 pages typed- 12
pt. font, Times
New Roman,
double spaced.
 Few to no
grammar and/or
spelling errors.
 Mostly proper
paragraph and
sentence structure.
VISUAL PRODUCT
 Poster includes
clearly labeled
visuals.
 Visuals are hand
drawn and
colorful.
Includes bibliography in
proper MLA format.
-Uses at least 2 resources.
VISUAL PRODUCT
 Poster includes
clearly labeled
visuals.
VISUAL PRODUCT
 Poster includes clearly labeled
visuals.
 Visuals are hand drawn, colorful
and accurate.
Includes bibliography in proper MLA
format.
-Uses at least 2 resources.
- Multiple types of sources (i.e. books,
web, magazines) used.
Total: ____________/60
Project is due on Friday May 11. Students will have one day in the library to work on their project on Wednesday May 9.
For each day the project is late, 5% of your grade will automatically be deducted. The project will no longer be accepted after 5 days.