Grammar |
0-2 grammar errors
4 points |
3-5 grammar errors
3 points |
6-9 grammar errors
2 points |
10 + grammar errors
1 point |
Organizer |
Main Topic, 3+ supporting details, 3+ specific details for each supporting detail
5 points |
Main Topic, 3+ supporting details, >3 specific details for each supporting detail
4 points |
Main Topic, 3 supporting details, >3 specific details for each supporting detail
3 points |
Main Topic, >3 supporting details, >3 specific details for each supporting detail
1 point |
Support |
Outstanding use of specific details supporting the main idea
4 points |
Some support with specific details
3 points |
Support with common facts
2 points |
Random facts are presented
1 point |
Focus |
Purpose clearly identified, clear focus throughout, closing unifies writing or creates curiosity for the subject
4 points |
General introduction, maintains focus, general conclusion
3 points |
General introduction, may lack focus, general conclusion
2 points |
Unclear, insufficient writing
1 point |
Creativity |
The subject captures and maintains audience attention throughout, is thought provoking, and makes connections to other topics or concepts
4 points |
The subject is informative and maintains audience attention for most of the piece
3 points |
The subject provides information only
2 points |
Little or no information is presented
1 point |
Presentation |
Volume & tone clear & audible, natural manner & pace, consistent gestures & eye contact, enthusiasm for presentation, obviously planned and prepared for presentation
4 points |
Volume & tone clear & audible, natural manner & pace, consistent gestures & eye contact, limited enthusiasm for presentation, some prior planning and preparation
3 points |
Volume & tone clear & audible, nervous manner & pace, inconsistent gestures & eye contact, limited enthusiasm for presentation, little time spent planning presentation
2 points |
Volume & tone clear & audible, nervous manner & pace, inconsistent gestures & eye contact, little enthusiasm for presentation, unprepared
1 point |
_____ X 5 = ______%
Blue Planet Questions
1. (Persuasive)-At the Clean Water Celebration, Dr. Sylvia Earl said, “We are part of the problem, but we are also part of the solution.” Using details from the Blue Planet series for support, write a persuasive paper defending or attacking that statement?
2. (Narrative)- Using the details from the episode you have been assigned, write and illustrate a story that could be read to children.
3. (Expository)- Write an expository paper describing in detail the episode assigned.