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Evaluation
Point
Distribution:
Personal
Research = 5 points
Brochure = 30 points
Oral Presentation= 20 points
Total=
55 points
Personal Research Rubric
Research information is
to be recorded in each student’s personal learning journal.
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CRITERIA |
INADEQUATE = 1 |
MINIMAL = 2 |
SATISFACTORY = 3 |
GOOD = 4 |
EXCEPTIONAL = 5 |
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RESEARCH |
1 source type 1 source cited Downloads info & directly uses info No working bibliography No daily journal entries or confusing/ rambling phrases |
1 source type 2 sources cited Copies irrelevant info to own files downloads & rewrites in own words Inadequate working bibliography for info collected Daily journal entries sketchy; poorly stated |
2 source types 3 sources cited Copies some relevant info to own files for rewriting in own words Completes working bibliography for some info Daily journal entries vague or not following format |
2 source types 4 sources cited Copies most info to own word file for rewriting in own words Completes working bibliography for most info collected Daily journal entries completed by most members as directed |
3 source types 5 or more sources cited Copies all relevant info to own word files for rewriting in own words Completes working bibliography sheets for all info collected Daily journal entries completed as directed by entire team |
Electronic Brochure
The
brochure should be creative, colorful, and informative as well as appealing to
a variety of people.
The
brochure must be a multimedia presentation at lease 8 pages and contain:
Photographs,
pictures or drawings with captions that describe the scenes, include the name
of your country, or the particular location. Each element included in the
process list should be addressed.
Process List:
1. Country overview. Brief
summary of the country with highlights
2. Climate and weather
conditions for various times of the year.
3. Accommodations from
hotels to campgrounds & Transportation
4. Arts & Culture from
museums to theaters to Science and Nature
5. Food from fancy
restaurants to food stalls on the street
6. Outdoor Recreation (from
sports to parks and beaches) to Entertainment
7. Historic Sites
8. Map showing sites to
visit
9. Shopping (best buys for
this country) or Insider Travel Tips
10 Travel Advisory
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Element |
Exceeds=5 |
Met=3 |
Unsatisfactory=1 |
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C O N T E N T |
Content coverage |
The content is complete and covers all ten points of the process |
The content is generally complete but missing one or two points |
The content is mostly incomplete |
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Drawing and/or
photographs |
Clearly reflect the setting and are pertinent to the
information provided |
Somewhat reflect the setting and are relevant |
Does not reflect the setting and have no relevance to the
brochure content |
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The brochure
includes descriptive and informative information on country researched |
The information is in-depth and illustrates the country
accurately |
The information is basic and portrays the country
accurately |
There is little information provided about the county
and/or has little relevance to the countries existence |
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O R G A N Z A T I O N |
Appearance |
A neat appearance |
A fair appearance |
A messy appearance Has less then 5 appropriate
pictures/ graphics |
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The organization of the brochure provides |
Well organized and presented in an appropriate format.
The order is logical and effective. |
Generally well organized with a few minor problems. The
writer uses adequate sequencing |
Poorly organized. Order is illogical and confusing in
places. The lack of organization distorts or completely obscures the main
idea. |
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The effort demonstrated |
Exceeds the minimum requirements of the assignment and
provides evidence of thoughtful input show creativity & high
quality workmanship by all members |
Fulfills the minimum requirements of the assignment and
provides evidence of thoughtful input. |
Does not fulfill the minimum requirements of the
assignment does not show evidence of thoughtful input. |
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POINTS RECIEVED |
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/30 |
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Country Presentation
Since your brochure will be the focus of your presentation; you will naturally
be referring to it as you speak. But remember that you are trying to persuade
us to visit your paradise through descriptions, so establishing eye
contact with your audience is important. In other words, do not read from your
brochure!!
Use the above
process list to organize your project and make sure all the requirements have
been met. Before you submit your
brochure and delivery your presentation, use the following rubric to evaluate
your performance.
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Elements |
Exceeds = 5 |
Met = 3 |
Needs Improvement =1 |
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Accuracy and Presentation |
Complete All members equally participating The speakers clearly convey the country and
provide details that are relevant and interesting. |
Generally complete. All members participate The speakers conveys the country, but does not
provide adequate relevant details |
Incomplete Few members participating The description is unclear. Details are random
and irrelevant |
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Comprehensibility/ Fluency |
Comprehensible. The speaker uses appropriate
vocabulary to convey the country.
The student speaks very clearly without hesitation. Pronunciation and
intonation sound natural. |
Generally comprehensible. The message is unclear
in places. The student speaks
with some hesitation. Problems with pronunciation and intonation do not
prevent communication |
Incomprehensible. The message could not be
understood. The student hesitates frequently. Problems with pronunciation and
intonation distort meaning and inhibit communication. |
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Organization |
Well organized and presented in an appropriate
format. The order is logical and effective The presentation helps communicate the main
idea. |
Generally well organized with a few minor
problems and with few mistakes |
Inappropriate presentation. The lack of
organization distorts or completely obscures the main idea. |
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Eye Contact |
Excellent. Students uses brochure for reference
only. |
Fair. The students often refer to the brochure
but maintain some eye contact with the audience. |
The students uses brochure as a script and
rarely looks at audience |
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Points Received |
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/20 |
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Equally
divide the workload among the team members.
Everyone must be involved in the research
and development process.
Each
person should be responsible for their roles.
·
Make
your brochure eye catching as well as informative.
o
Use pictures, drawings, photographs, and
film to make your brochure visibly attractive
o
Each person should find at least 1
picture or graphic for each of the four sections they are covering.
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Keep
information user friendly-
o
Create a desire to come and explore the many
facets of your country.
o
Include as many pages as you need to
"sell" your country and describe your trip to the travelers!
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Visit
a travel agency
o
They have great brochures!!!
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You
cannot
download all information found at a site.
o
Copy and paste pertinent information into a
separate word file for your editing and final copy. This can be done by opening
up a new Word document, giving it a name and then minimizing it while you go to
the links. Then copy and paste appropriate information onto your Word file for
rewriting.
o
Check out Microsoft Publisher in the
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Complete
source log sheets and a working bibliography page for all resources used.
o
Complete role sheets for each person. Write
brief journal entry as to what each person does each day.
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The
final product must be typed/word processed.
o
Final print copy should be in your own creative
words not those that you borrowed!
Copy the
form below to keep track of your group and their responsibilities in your
journals. Follow the format below.
Latin American Project:
Assigned country-___________________
Date Name
Responsibilities
How you fulfilled these
responsibilities
Personal Evaluation
Evaluate yourself and your progress according to the provided rubrics.
