| Team
Name |
Beginning
1
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Developing
2
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Accomplished
3
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Exemplary
4
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Score |
Demonstrates
effective and efficient use of the Internet and library resources for locating appropriate sources of information. Provides proper citations and references to sources of information. |
Uses
very few resources, most of which are unrelated to the goals of the
project. Little indication of effective research techniques.
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Uses
only a few sources of information which are used effectively. Reflects a
limited amount of effort to find appropriate resources and create an
effective and interesting Journal.
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Several
sources of information are used which relate to the process of
creating an effective Journal. References come from a variety of
sources. The use of both text and graphics is incorporated appropriately.
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Uses
many types of resource materials including newspapers, travel diaries,
magazines, maps, photos, documents. Excellent choice of materials which
provides excellent information appropriate to the task.
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Demonstrates an ability to
effectively use and organize many sources of information.
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Very
little evidence of planning. Only some evidence of
organization and sequencing of information. Minimal attempt to organize
resources for an effective Journal.
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Demonstrates
the use of Internet resources and library resources but lacks
appropriate sequencing of information. The organization is confusing and
does not provide effective continuity.
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Uses many
sources of information effectively. Most of the descriptions and
images are well-organized and are presented in clear and logical manner.
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Very
creative use of information in clear and logical steps. A wide variety
of sources are used with precision and clarity. Excellent planning
strategies.
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Demonstrates the ability to
write clearly, following the rules of Standard American English so to
effectively communicate information, ideas, and conclusions.
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The
descriptions of places and historical references along the travel route
are difficult to understand. Sentences are incomplete and contain
many grammatical and spelling errors. There is no evidence of
proofreading. The writing style is well below grade level.
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The
descriptions of places and historical references lack clarity and
include many grammatical and spelling errors. The writing is not
well-organized and demonstratres limited proofreading skills. The writing is
below grade level.
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The
descriptions of places and historical references are clear and usually
well-written without many grammatical and spelling errors. The writing
demonstrates good paragraph construction .
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The
descriptions are written in clear, well-constructed paragraphs. The
information is presented in descriptive language with few if any
grammatical and spelling errors. The writing is polished and
demonstrates excellent preparation and execution.
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Demonstrates
the ability to create a well-organized, graphically rich publication
which effectively integrates images and text. |
Little
or no use of graphics, maps, or photos. graphics selection is not
relevant to the Journal. Demonstrates few design strategies.
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Some
use of graphics and photos, but not effectively presented. Graphics and
text are not used together on a page. Limited selection of images.
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Uses a variety of graphics appropriate for the Journal. Good use of
combining text and graphics. Organized and appropriate selection of
graphics and photos.
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Excellent
use of graphics of many types. Creative and interesting use of
text with graphics. High quality graphics used effectively to
illustrate the Journal. Excellent balance between text and graphics.
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Demonstrates the ability to
work cooperatively, sharing information and skills necessary for
effective collaborative learning. |
Demonstrates
very little cooperation. Group members do not assume responsibilities.
Very little effort to work as a team.
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The
Travel Team demonstrates some cooperation, but members do not communicate
information efficiently. One or two members do most of the
work.
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Good
team effort. All members of the Travel Team work to select and
record information. All members of the team perform tasks.
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The
entire Travel Team Works as an effective unit to share information.
Excellent communication with well-organized activities. Everyone on the
team is actively involved during the entire process and will fill out a Peer
Feedback Checklist to determine the final grade.
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