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Social Studies Project Math Report Social Studies Report, slide show, and presentation Rubric Code: U23X63 By jmorse Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Geography Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	N/S 0 pts	DNM 1 pts	PM 2 pts	M 3 pts	E 4 pts
Introduction	N/S There is no introductory paragraph. or The introduction does not address the assignment.	DNM The introduction is missing a hook, thesis, and/or topic introduction. What is there is confusing or not related to the assignment.	PM Introduction has a hook, although it does not fit well; a hard or soft thesis that needs revision; the topic is introduced in a confusing manner.	M Introduction has a hook; a soft thesis, though it may be a little confusing; the topic is introduced although it may not be completely clear.	E Introduction has a captivating hook; a complete soft thesis; and clearly introduces the topic of the paper.
Conclusion	N/S There is no conclusion. or The conclusion does not address the assignment.	DNM Conclusion does not have one of the following: link, thesis, or twist. Remaining pieces are confusing or weak.	PM Link to hook is confusing, restates thesis using the same type from the intro, twist is confusing, new information is introduced (without being part of the link or twist).	M Conclusion attempts to link to the hook, restates the thesis with a hard thesis, attempts to end the paragraphs with a twist.	E Conclusion begins with an understandable link to the hook, restates the thesis with a hard thesis, the paragraph ends with a quirky or thought-provoking twist.
Body of Paper
	N/S 0 pts	DNM 1 pts	PM 2 pts	M 3 pts	E 4 pts
Body Paragraphs	N/S There are no body paragraphs. or Body paragraphs do not address the assignment.	DNM Most paragraphs have a topic sentence that that stands alone, details and facts are limited or repeated, some (or all) transition sentences are missing.	PM Most paragraphs have a topic sentence that roughly describes their intent, 1 supporting details that deal with similar facts, transition sentences are sometimes unclear.	M All of the paragraphs have a topic sentence that loosely describes their intent, include 2-3 supporting sentences with facts, transition sentences attempt to set up the next paragraph.	E All of the paragraphs have a well thought out topic sentence that explains their intent, include 4-5 supporting sentences with original facts, transition sentences set up the next paragraph.
Additional Components
	N/S 0 pts	DNM 1 pts	PM 2 pts	M 3 pts	E 4 pts
Organization	N/S Four or more of the following are not visible: All work is typed (14 font), double spaced, margins are correct, pages are in correct order, cover page follows requirements and report is 3 pages long.	DNM Three of the following are not visible: All work is typed (14 font), double spaced, margins are correct, pages are in correct order, cover page follows requirements, paper is 3 pages long.	PM Two of the following are not visible: All work is typed (14 font), double spaced, margins are correct, pages are in correct order, cover page follows requirements, paper is 3 pages long.	M One of the following is not visible: All work is typed (14 font), double spaced, margins are correct, pages are in correct order, cover page follows requirements, paper is 3 pages long.	E All work is typed (14 font), double spaced, margins are correct, pages are in correct order, cover page follows requirements, paper is 3 pages long and well organized.
Cover Page	N/S There is no cover page.	DNM Three of the following are not visible on the cover page: Picture/Photo of the State Name of the State Established Date Name of student Date Due	PM Two of the following are not visible on the cover page: Picture/Photo of the State Name of the State Established Date Name of student Date Due	M All of the following are visible on the cover page: Picture/Photo of the State Name of the State Established Date Name of student Date Due	E All of the following are visible on the cover page: Picture/Photo of the State Name of the State Established Date Name of student Date Due Cover page is also neat and attractive in appearance.
Slide Show
	N/S 0 pts	DNM 1 pts	PM 2 pts	M 3 pts	E 4 pts
Introduction Page	N/S There is no Introduction Page	DNM Two or more of the following are not visible; Name of State, Picture of State, Capital of the State, Students name and Due Date	PM One of the following is not visible; Name of State, Picture of State, Capital of the State, Students name and Due Date	M All of the following are visible; Name of State, Picture of State, Capital of the State, Students name and Due Date	E All of the following are visible; Name of State, Picture of State, Capital of the State, Students name and Due Date Also the page is attractive and well organized.
Slides	N/S There are no Slides	DNM There are 7 or less slides in presentation	PM There are 8 - 11 organized slides.	M There are atleast 12-15 organized slides in presentation. ( contains atleast 8 pictures)	E There are 16-20 organized, attractive slides. (contains atleast 13 pictures)
Conclusion Page	N/S There is no Conclusion Page	DNM Two of the following are not visible; Picture of State, Name of State, Author information	PM One of the following is not visible; Picture of State, Name of State, Author information	M All of the Following are visible; Picture of State, Name of State, Author information	E All of the Following are visible; Picture of State, Name of State, Author information Page is attractive and well organized
Presentation of Report & slideshow
	N/S 0 pts	DNM 1 pts	PM 2 pts	M 3 pts	E 4 pts
Clear Voice and adaquate Volume	N/S Cannot hear or understand presenter	DNM Had a hard time hearing or understanding presentation	PM Can hear and understand most of presentation	M Can easily hear and understand entire presentation.	E Can easily hear and understand entire presentation. Presenter also captures attention of audience.
Pace	N/S There no presentation	DNM Student presents information, but only lasts less than 5 minutes.	PM Student presents information, but only lasts 5-7 minutes.	M Students uses appropriate pace and does not rush through the presentation. Presentation lasts between 8-12 minutes (without going over time limit)	E Students uses appropriate pace and does not rush through the presentation. Presentation lasts between 7-15 minutes (without going over time limit). Presenter presents information smoothly and keeps attention of audience.
Organization	N/S There is no organization.	DNM Slideshow and report are not linked and no organization is present.	PM Presenter presents both report and slideshow, but they are not clearly linked and are somewhat organized.	M Presentation of report and slideshow go hand-in-hand and is organized in a flowing manner.	E Presentation of report and slideshow go hand-in-hand and is organized in a flowing manner. Also, keeps attention of the audience.
Presents on time	N/S Does not present anything.	DNM Student has report done, but does not present.	PM Student does not present on their due date.	M Student presents on due date, but is missing parts of requirements.	E Student presents on their due date and has all the requirements.

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