Evaluation


Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

Research

 

Student does not have much research to back up claims made.

Student has a little research to back up claims, but needs more relevant information. Student has a lot of research and backing to support claims, but is missing one or two key concepts.  Student fully researches topic and gathered material is completely relevant to the subject.
Analysis & Problem Solving Student does not fully understand the concepts or issues that were presented. Student has a limited understanding of concepts, but are missing some important concepts.  Student has mostly understood the concepts and processes involved, but is missing one or two main ideas.  Student is fully aware of the concepts presented. They show an understanding and mastry of the material given. 
Oral Communication
Student is not able to effectively communicate with their peers during the  elimunate session.   Student is not very prepared with their communication, but shows signs that some concepts are being retained. Student is mostly prepared with their communication but struggles with one or two points of the oral presentation.  Student speaks in a clear manner, able to explain how they will make a voting decision and why.

Your grade for this unit will be calculated as follows:

 

Points Possible                   

Points Earned

Vocabulary

10

 

Who can vote?

10

 

Worksheets

20

 

Political cartoon

10

 

Week #1 journal entry

10

 

Powerpoint questions

5

 

Picture clues

10

 

5 W's article

15

 

Movie quiz

10

 

Cast your ballot

5

 

08 Candidates research

25

 

quiz

20

 

Week #3 journal or graphic organizer

10

 

KWHL chart

15

 

Webquest Rubric

25

 

Total

200