Beginner

1

Novice

2

Intermediate

3

Expert

4

Score:

State

Research

Minimal amount of information and inadequate sources.

Average amount of information but lack of variety of less then three sources.

Good amount of relevant information from at least three sources.

Very thorough and descriptive information from a variety of at least four sources.

Naturalization

Worksheet

The answers are confusing or incomplete.

The answers are not completely clear. All requirements are listed.

The answers are clearly written. All of the requirements are listed.

The answers are written in a clear and concise manner.  All of the requirements are listed and explained.

Then & Now

Worksheet

Then & Now worksheet is incomplete. Answers are sometimes unclear and websites are not listed correctly. Venn Diagram not completed.

Then & Now worksheet is almost finished. Answers are sometimes unclear. Most websites are listed correctly. Majority of Venn Diagram is completed.

Then & Now worksheet is completely filled out. Answers are somewhat clear and most websites are listed correctly. Venn Diagram is completed.

Then & Now worksheet is completely filled out. Answers are clear and concise with the website correctly listed. Venn Diagram is thoroughly  done.

Evaluating

Sources

Checklist is incomplete or has a score of less than 7 out of 10. Some sources are inappropriate and do not contribute to the final project.

Checklist is completed and with a score of at least 7 out of 10. Most sources are appropriate and contribute in some way to the final project.

Checklist is completed and with a score of at least 8 out of 10. All sources are appropriate and most contribute to the final project.

Checklist is completed and with a score of 10 out of 10. All sources are appropriate and contribute to the final project.

State Flier

Five or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. No graphics or inappropriate use or design.

Three or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. Appropriate use of graphics and design.

The text is clearly written with little or no editing required.  Good use of graphics. Creative and unique design.

The text is written in a clear and concise manner with no editing required. Excellent use of graphics. Creative and unique design.

Bibliography

No sources cited.

Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics are not properly cited.

Most sources are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.

All sources of information are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.