Rubrics:
e-journals
5: Frequent, thoughtful response showing understanding of readings and their implications. Clearly discusses relevance to the novel and expands on classroom discussions.
3: Clearly understands readings; may not grasp implications. Some connection to novel, but fails to extend ideas. Completes all assigned postings.
1: Fails to understand reading or grasp its significance. Little, if any, connection to the novel. Infrequent participation.
0: Answers incomplete, showing no evidence of thought, and/or fails to respond to classmates' postings.
Written Assignments/Poetry WebQuest: Per IB criteria
Role-Playing/Debate: Oral grade per IB Criteria
Artist Project:
Survey: 10 points, due end of week 1
10: Thoughtful questions designed to elicit complex responses. Well presented.
6: Adequate questions that move beyond yes or no answers, but fail to elicit a detailed response.
4: Questions are routine, ordinary. May not move beyond yes or no answers. Poor presentation.
0: Incomplete survey and/or irrelevant questions.
TWO Continuing e-mails; (10 pts) complete within 10 days.
5: Considerate, interested, insightful response to answers. Uses information learned to further develop areas of interest.
3: Adequate response; polite, but may lack spark of enthusiasm or originality. Extends areas of interest somewhat, but not thoroughly explored.
1: Pedestrian, routine response. Fails to develop areas of interest.
0: Rude response, regardless of quality.
