Environment Issues

Rubric

         
Research and Note taking Note cards show a limited search for information.  Only one side of the argument is represented. Note cards show more than four resources.  The group failed to understand and present arguments on both sides of the issue. Note cards show relevant information of resources.  Group has shown both sides of the issue. Note cards show group researched a variety of resources.  The group found or made graphics to illustrate arguments on both sides of the issue.
Pre-Production

Storyboard (see description for requirements)

Storyboard doesn't provide an overview. Storyboard has two elements of the requirements. Storyboard has 4 elements of the requirements   Storyboard illustrates all of the requirements.
Content The content is inaccurate and the ideas are not developed. The content is vague and doesn't have supporting details.  The content is well written had has supporting details.  It has current research, but doesn't have question to make the audience think about the issues. The content is well written with a logical progression of ideas.  There are supporting details and a conclusion.  The presentation includes questions to make the audience think about the issue.

The information is accurate and current.

Writing Mechanics Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc. make reading a problem. Students didn't spell check. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract from ability to read.  Some words are spelled correctly, but have a different meaning. There are only a few spelling, grammar, punctuation or capitalization errors. There are no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
Teamwork The group constantly requires input of the teacher to focus on project. The group divides tasks and works together to get the project finished.

Occasionally the group needs the teacher to help solve communication problems.

The group divides tasks and works together to get the project finished. The group brain storms and discusses ideas.  The roles of the students comes from the brainstorming.  The group works well and respects each others strengths.

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