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Touching Spirit Bear: Totem Pole Project 
The student will create a 2D or 3D totem pole using six symbols that represent his/her life. The totem pole must be accompanied by an explanation of the symbols and how they are important to/represent the student.
Rubric Code: XX58X72
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Oops!

5 pts

OVERALL Work quality/effort/Punctua

Punctuality

Excellent

The work done exceeds all expectations. The effort put into this task is the best it can be by the learner. AND project was turned in by the due date given.
Good

Work is done with good effort that shows the capability of the learner. It is evident that time was put into this project. AND/OR project was turned in 1 day (NOT CLASS) after the given due date.
Fair

Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed. AND/OR project was turned in 1 class (2days) after the given due date.
Oops!

Work is done with little effort, shows lack of quality, and may be incomplete. It is evident little time was spent on the final product. AND/OR project was turned in 3 or more days after the given due date.
Totem Pole- CREATIVITY

Excellent

The totem pole has an element of creativity, style, and neatness.
Good

The totem pole is clear and logical and contains very few mistakes.
Fair

The totem pole shows some understanding of the subject matter, but contains errors. It lacks style, neatness and clarity.
Oops!

The totem pole does not reveal a clear understanding of the subject matter and there are many errors. It lacks neatness and clarity.
Totem Pole - SYMBOLS

Excellent

There are 6 strong symbols represented on the totem pole.
Good

There are 4-5 strong symbols represented on the totem pole.
Fair

There are 3-2 strong symbols represented on the totem pole.
Oops!

There is 1 strong symbol represented on the totem pole.
Written Report

Excellent

The report presents the symbols clearly, and explains a complete understanding of symbols and their representation/ connection to student. All 6 symbols explained thoroughly. No grammatical/spelling errors noted.
Good

The report presents the information clearly and explains a reasonable understanding of the symbols and their representation/connection to the student. Only 4-5 symbols were explained OR 1-3grammar/spelling errors noted.
Fair

The report does not present the information in a clear way. The symbols do not explain representation/connection to student in a meaningful way. Only 2-3 symbols explained/OR 4+ grammatical/spelling errors noted.
Oops!

Not enough preparation was done for the report of the symbols. It therefore lacks the expected elements. Only 1 symbol explained.
Presentation

Excellent

The student presents the information clearly and displays a complete understanding of their information. It is evident that the student was well prepared.
Good

The student presents the information fairly clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information.
Fair

The information presented is not clearly displayed throughout the project.
Oops!

Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information, it therefore lacks many elements of what is expected.










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