How PROJECTS Are Graded

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

Superior Acceptable Inadequate

________ 1. Doneness: all required parts of project are completed.

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: typed, unlined paper, poster board, construction paper, art materials, ilustrations, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name, project type and class on front in ink; legible; corrections made appropriately.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

 

Letter Grade ______ Total Points = _____ out of 100 points

D- 60% to a D+ 69% = meets only the first five requirements.
C- 70% to a C+ 79% = meets the minimal requirements, average,
no special effort or knowledge shown.
B- 80% to a B+89% = meets all the requirements, and some part
is superior, above average.
A- 90% to an A+ 100% = meets all the requirements, and the entire
project is exceptional.

More specific grading guides are listed below for each individul project type.

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Promotional Package

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all SIX required parts of project are completed (minus 16 points each).

_____ Banner _____ Bumper Sticker _____ Lapel Button
_____ T-Shirt _____ Bookmark AND _____ TV or Radio Commercial

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Party Package

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all SIX required parts of project are completed (minus 16 points each).

_____ Appropriate Invitation _____ Decorations _____ Guest List
_____ Menu _____ Entertainment AND _____ Society Page Report

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Work Package

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all FIVE required parts of project are completed (minus 20 points each).

_____ Appropriate Résumé _____ Job Application _____ Want Ad
_____ Job Description AND _____ Interview Questions  

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Letter Package

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all SIX required parts of project are completed (minus 16 points each).

_____ Personalized Stationery _____ Letter with Envelope _____ Stamp
_____ Personalized Stationery _____ Response with Envelope _____ Stamp

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Poetry Package

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all THREE required parts of project are completed (minus 33 points each).

_____ First Poem (Regular/ Blank/ Free Kind.............................. _____ Illustrated
_____ Second Poem (Regular/ Blank/ Free Kind........................ _____ Illustrated
_____ Third Poem (Regular/ Blank/ Free Kind............................ _____ Illustrated

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Boxed Games

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all TWO required parts of project are completed (minus 50 points each).

_____ Board Game or Card Game _____ Knowledge Required to Play AND
_____ Crossword or Word Search w/clues _____ Knowledge Required to Play

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Newspaper

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all FOUR required parts of project are completed (minus 25 points each).

_____ News Page includes ..............................................................................................
_____ Editorial Page includes ..........................................................................................
_____ Features Page includes ..........................................................................................
_____ Services Page includes ..........................................................................................

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Scrapbook

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all FIVE required parts of project are completed (minus 20 points each).

_____ Illustrated Cover _____ Labeled Photographs _____ Mementos
_____ Detailed Captions AND _____ Paragraph Explanations  

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Flow Chart

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all FOUR required parts of project are completed (minus 25 points each).

_____ Symbols for People or Positions _____ Illustrations
_____ Code for Relationships AND _____ Paragraph Explanations

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Map

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all SIX required parts of project are completed (minus 16 points each).

_____ Appropriate Settings _____ Legend _____ Symbols
_____ Illustrations _____ Event Notations AND _____ Paragraph Explanations

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Performance Arts

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all THREE required parts of project are completed (minus 33 points each).

_____ Puppet Show, Interview, Costumed Roleplay, Rap, OR Dramatic Interpretation, etc.
_____ Script _____ Video

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Fine Arts

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all THREE required parts of project are completed (minus 33 points each).

_____ First Art (Drawing, Painting, Mural, Sculpture, Dance, Diorama, Mobile, OR Music)
_____ Second Art (Drawing, Painting, Mural, Sculpture, Dance, Diorama, Mobile, OR Music)
_____ Third Art (Drawing, Painting, Mural, Sculpture, Dance, Diorama, Mobile, OR Music)

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Additions

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all ONE required parts of project are completed (minus 100 points each).

_____ Added Chapter/Scene _____ Prequel _____ Sequel
_____ What If? _____ Behind-the-Scenes OR _____ Meeting of the Minds

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Retellings

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all ONE required parts of project are completed (minus 100 points each).

_____ Children's Version _____ Minibook _____ Readers' Theater _____ Journal
_____ Diary _____ Script _____ "I" Narrative OR _____ Comic Book

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Project of Your Choice

Each Project for a Report is worth 100 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

________ 1. Doneness: all ONE required parts of project are completed (minus 100 points each).

_____ Submitted in Writing ...................................................................................................
_____ In Advance _____ Attached Description _____ Teacher Approval

________ 2. Knowledge: proves you know the subject studied; specific; detailed; thorough.

________ 3. Appropriate: project matches kind of information studied; interprets subject well.

________ 4. Attractive: unlined paper (-10 pts), poster board, construction paper, art materials, etc.

________ 5. Neatness: name & project type on front in ink (-10 pts); legible; corrections appropriate.

________ Creativity & Style: That special something -- hard work, artistic ability; verbal flair; insight; depth; thoroughness; serendipity -- "I know it when I see it!"

Letter Grade _________ Total Points = _______ out of 100 points

 

PROJECTS for REPORTS: Special Projects

Each Special Project is worth 50 points. If the first five requirements are not met, a D 65% or lower will be earned. Meeting only the minimal requirements with no special effort or knowledge will receive an average grade of a C- 70% to a C+ 79%. If some part is superior, a B- 80% to a B+89%. Only if the entire project is exceptional will an A- 90% to an A+ 100% be awarded.

These projects must be assigned by the teacher. Follow separate guidelines for each project exactly.

  • Teaching Poster .....................................................................................
  • Debate Page ............................................................................................
  • Research Folder .....................................................................................
  • Bulletin Board .........................................................................................
  • Coat of Arms ..........................................................................................
  • Postcard ..................................................................................................
  • Body Biography .....................................................................................
  • Mind Map ................................................................................................
  • Motif Mural ............................................................................................

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