Tic-Tac-Toe Activity Marking Rubric

Name_______________________________________________

Activity and Topic _______________________________________________________________________

Criteria Content (Quality of Information) For all Formats Beginning at least 25% of the required information is included some of the information pertains to the topic some of the information is clear demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic has little ability to explain why the topic is historically important Developing at least 50% of the required information is included most of the information pertains to the topic most of the information is clear attempts have been made to understand the topic attempts have been made to explain the historical importance of the topic Competent at least 75% if the required information is included all of the information pertains to the topic the information is clear clearly understands the topic is able to think beyond the basic ideas is able to explain the historical importance of the topic Exemplary all of the required information is included all of the information pertains to the topic the information is clear clearly understands the topic can analyse the information (show connections between the different aspects of the information) is able to clearly explain the historical importance of the topic very well organized ideas or scenes follow one another in a logical sequence with clear transitions clearly written using sophisticated language varied sentence length no grammar or spelling errors clear very colourful and highly creative attention to detail is evident final product is of high quality performance sparkles audience is engaged fully in character language consistent with the people of the time highly interesting and appropriate materials are used high degree of sophistication in representing content main concept is clearly and concisely identified linking lines connect to related ideas linking words accurately describe the relationship among ideas the text uses mature language

Comprehension (Understanding of Information and Historical Significance) For all Formats

Organization For all Formats (except models)

ideas and/or scenes seem to be randomly arranged

it is clear that attempts have been made to organize the material, although some transitions are unclear sometimes clear some errors in sentence structure some errors in spelling and grammar which may interfere with meaning

Style of Language For Written Formats

unclear repetitive simple sentences many spelling and grammar errors

Visual Representations i.e. posters, comic strips, story boards

confusing bland result appears hurried lacks attention to detail

clear little colour some creativity inconsistent attention to detail

quite well organized one idea or scene may seem out of place clear transitions are used clearly written some variety in sentences and word choice few spelling and grammar errors which do not interfere with meaning clear colourful creative effort has been put into producing a quality product performance flows audience is polite often uses language appropriate to role usually in character

Performances i.e. interviews, plays, songs, poem recitals

Models

performance drags or is unclear audience is bored and/or confused rarely uses language of role does not act reads script as self materials used are basic may be inappropriate to project model does not clearly represent content main concept not clear linking lines not correct linking words dont explain relationships between ideas difficult to read

performance is spotty lacks confidence audience is distracted sometimes uses language appropriate to role confused portrayal of role attempts have been made to choose appropriate materials final product does not reflect attention to detail main concept attempted but not entirely clear, some linking lines incorrect some linking words dont clarify relationships between ideas, some parts are difficult to read

Graphic Organizers i.e. charts, timelines

chosen materials clearly represent the idea or image, if in a common way final product reflects attention to detail main concept is clear most linking lines and words accurately describe the relationships between ideas the text is easy to read

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