Explorers Partner Deadlines

Your notes in your Humanities folder on your explorer are due on Wednesday. On Thursday you will work with your partner to combine your notes and create the webpage. This should be done in class by the end of Thursday or over the weekend as homework.


Your explorers research will be marked as follows:

	4	3	2	1
Who: Fully prepares research report on the person: includes full name, brief synopsis of who the person is, includes a picture.	Includes full name, strong synopsis of who the person is, includes a picture of the person, credits sources	Includes full name, brief synopsis of who the person is, includes a picture	includes full name, includes some synopsis, includes a picture	Is missing either full name, synopsis, or picture
What: describe what he or she did or overcame to make him or her resilient	Gives a strong analysis about what aspects of the person person's life made him or her resilient. Gives excellent background information with specific facts relating to instances of resilience.	Gives a good analysis about what aspects of the person person's life made him or her resilient. Gives good background information with specific facts relating to instances of resilience.	Gives some analysis about what aspects of the person person's life made him or her resilient. Gives some background information with specific facts relating to instances of resilience.	Gives an analysis about what aspects of the person person's life made him or her resilient. Gives a little background information relating to his or her instances of resilience.
Where and when: describe when and where he or she showed this resilience	Uses dates and mentions specific places to fully and accurately describes when and where the person showed resilience.	Uses dates and mentions specific places to accurately describes when and where the person showed resilience.	Uses dates and mentions some specific places to describes when and where the person showed resilience.	Gives a date and place where the person showed resilience.
Why: Why did you chose this person? Why is this person an important example of resilience?	Shows strong reflection about the importance of the individual and his or her resilience	Shows good reflection about the importance of the individual and his or her resilience	Shows some reflection about the importance of the individual and his or her resilience	Shows limited reflection about the importance of the individual and his or her resilience with little personal connection or depth.
List the resilient attributes that apply	Clearly lists all relevant resilient attributes based on the information about the explorer	Lists several attributes with no obvious ones missing.	Lists several attributes with one or two obvious ones missing.	Lists some accurate attributes
Social and Personal Responsibility	Fully completes the required research individual doc by due date. Shares work with partner and combines findings on webpage by due date.	Completes the required research individual doc by due date. Shares work with partner and combines findings on webpage by due date.	Is one day late for one due date	Completes work but is late by two or more days total

Rubric for Short Story

Short Story Writing	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min Acceptable
Details and Description	●      Use good detail and description throughout the story that also develops themes and mood	●      Give good detail and description to develop setting, characters, events and images	●      Give some detail and description to develop characters, events, and images	●      Contains limited detail and images
Word choice and sentence structure	●      Show variety and precision in word choice and use a variety of sentence types and lengths effectively	●      Use a variety of words and sentences but more complex sentences may be awkward	●      Incorporate some variety in words and sentences but some sentences are short and choppy or long and awkward	●      Uses basic language with many errors
Story Structure	●      Build a story through believable events that are generally not predictable ●      Create a climax with audience impact ●      Create an emotional impact on the audience or makes a strong point	●      Build the story on believable events with some sense of uncertainty ●      Develop a clear climax with some build up and impact ●      Engage the audience with the beginning and create a believable ending	●      Build the story on a series of predictable events ●      Develop a basic climax  ●      Establish the problem or situation and introduce main character(s) in the beginning ●      Ending is abrupt, seems forced or unlikely	●      Contains a beginning, middle, and end
Characterization	●      Create characters who reveal motivations and relationships	●      Develop characters through their words and behavior	●      Describe characters in a way that focuses on physical traits or stereotypes	●      Characters have little description or depth
Dialogue	·         Use natural and interesting dialogue	·         Use natural dialogue	●      Use dialogue but may be overused, underused, confusing, or forced	·         Dialogue is present but weak
Devices	·         Use 5 or more devices in creative and appropriate ways	·         Use 4 or more devices in some creative and appropriate ways	·         Use 3 of the devices	·         Uses 1 or 2 devices

Persuasive Essay Rubric

Essay Rubric (PDF version)

English: Writing And Representing	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Write purposeful information texts that express ideas and information using the persuasive essay format	Clearly follows the persuasive essay format in an interesting and engaging	Clearly follows the persuasive essay format	Follows the persuasive essay format with some minor omissions or changes	Loosely follows the persuasive essay format
Applies writing conventions in written work.
-Sentence Structure	·         Little to no confusing or unclear sentences. Excellent language use and sentence variety.	·         Little to no confusing or unclear sentences. Good language use.	·         Some confusing or unclear sentences. Does not interfere with meaning	·         Many confusing or unclear sentences. Interferes with meaning
-Writing Basics	·         0-1 errors	·         2-3 errors	·         4-5 errors	·         6+ errors
Successfully integrates persuasive devices and elements in essay: o   Allusion o   Anecdote o   Appeal to authority o   Hyperbole o   Irony o   Repetition o   Rhetorical questioning o   Sarcasm o   Simile o   Slang o   Declarative Sentences o   Exclamatory Sentences o   Imperative Sentences o   Interrogative Sentences	Integrates 11 or more devices	Integrates 8-10 devices	Integrates 5-7 devices	Integrates 3-5
English: Reading and Viewing	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Shows an understanding of use of devices in persuasive writing and representing	In conversation or highlighting, can correctly identify 11 or more devices in essay and why they fit the definition	In conversation or writing, can correctly identify 7-10 devices in essay and explain why they fit the definition	In conversation or writing, can correctly identify 4-6 devices in essay and explain why they fit the definition	In conversation or writing, can correctly identify 3 or more devices in the essay but may not be able to explain why  they fit the definition
Supports opinion using sources as evidence	·         Legend used to an excellent degree, with no major areas needing sources. ·         Symbols have been converted into numbers. ·         Quotations are introduced by the source so listeners will have information. ·         All quotations are a sentence or less in length.	·         Legend used to a very good degree, with little to no areas needing sources. Symbols have been converted into numbers. ·         Quotations are introduced by the source so listeners will have information. ·         Most quotations are a sentence or less in length.	·         Legend used to a good degree, ·         some areas where it is put in own words need sources. ·         Some quotations tell source in the sentence introducing them.	·         In essay, legend used to a minimal degree. ·         All directly quoted material is sourced.
Socials: Application	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Defend a position on a controversial issue	Develops argument using compelling information and research for every body paragraph	Develops argument using strong support for every body paragraph	Develops argument with strong support for most body paragraphs	Develops argument with some support

Examples:

Quotations introduced by the source:

According to Rick Mercer, “There really is very little left to say about Rob Ford.” ¹

Rant Research: Rubrics for Note-Taking and Historical Roots

Note-taking sheet

	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Socials: Select and summarize information from a variety of sources	4+ strong sources (more than Wikipedia or ask.com etc.) and consistent use of legend in note-taking sheet	3 strong sources (more than Wikipedia or ask.com etc.) and consistent use of legend in note-taking sheet	2 strong sources (more than Wikipedia or ask.com etc.) and some use of legend in note-taking sheet	Has sources but there are insufficient strong sources (more than Wikipedia or ask.com etc.)
Socials: Consider a variety of perspectives on a controversial issue	Clearly shows a strong understanding and excellent research of both sides of the argument with 4+ good sources	Shows good understanding and research of both sides of the argument with 3 sources	Shows some understanding and research of both sides of the argument with at least 1 good source that supports each side	Shows limited understanding and research of both sides of the argument

Historical Roots: Ex. What did laws, social structures, and viewpoints in the past do to contribute to this becoming an issue?

For this part, you should have been thinking about this as you have been doing your research. You have three suggested ways of presenting this information. If you have another idea, please speak with Beth.

1.       Write a couple formal paragraphs.

a.       In roughly 2 formal paragraphs, explain what the historic roots are for your present day issue.  Please use a legend and include your sources at the bottom. This should be posted to the blog.

2.       Oral presentation:

a.       In a presentation of at least 1 min 30 seconds, explain what the roots are for your issue. Make sure you state your sources.

3.       In your essay:

a.       if you think that this will be adequately covered in your essay, you are free to have it assessed with the essay. Make sure you give sources and fully explain it. This may be the most difficult option because you still need to work within the persuasive essay format.

	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Socials: Analyze roots of present-day regional, cultural, and social issues within Canada	Shows a strong understanding of the historical roots of the issue with excellent analysis and understanding of key concepts and conditions. Excellent sources.	Shows very good understanding of the historical roots of the issue with lots of analysis and understanding of key concepts and conditions. Strong sources.	Shows some understanding of the historical roots of the issue with some critical thinking and analysis. Good sources.	Shows limited understanding of the historical roots of the issue with minimally acceptable critical thinking and analysis.

Basics In Written Work UPDATED

Basics for Written Assignments

• Neatness
• Spell checked
• Capitals at beginning of sentence
• Capitalize names
• Capitalize titles
• Capitalize dates
• Capitalize I
• Punctuation at the end of sentences
• To/Too/Two
• Their/There/They’re
• You not U
• No inappropriate capitals
• Possessive and plural use of "s" and "'s"
• Does not have multiple run-on sentences
• Does not have multiple sentence fragments

	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Basics for written work	0-1 error types	2-3 error types	4-5 error types	6 error types

Student Created NLC Creative Expression Rubric

Follow the link to see the rubric.

Communication (EN/XXC)	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min.  Acceptable
Finished product shows good proofreading and editing (i.e. attention to detail, and sense of individuality) (*a)	Excellent proofreading and editing. Strong attention to detail, and sense of individuality.	Good proofreading and editing. Good attention to detail and sense of individuality	Some proofreading and editing. Some attention to some detail and sense of individuality.	Limited proofreading and editing. Limited attention to detail or sense of individuality.
Plans and rehearses oral presentations (*b)	Has clearly rehearsed and has planned thoroughly.	Has planned and rehearsed oral presentation	Has somewhat planned oral presentation	Reads presentation or is “winging it.”
Uses oral communication techniques (clarity, volume, eye contact, body language shows engagement with topic and audience, monitor audience reaction) (*c)	Speaks clearly, expressively, with appropriate volume. Frequent eye contact with audience members around the room. Body language shows engagement. Monitors audience to check for understanding and make adjustments	Speaks clearly and with appropriate volume. Frequent eye contact with a few audience members. Body language shows some engagement.	Speaks clearly or with appropriate volume. Some eye contact.	Body language shows limited engagement with topic or audience. Speech unclear or quiet.
Explains how features of the product construct meaning (form, symbolism, language, visual/artistic devices) (*d)	Explains in awesome detail how their work shows creativity or personality	Explains in good detail how their work shows creativity or personality	Explains in okay detail how their work shows creativity or personality	Explains in poor detail how their work shows creativity or personality
Thinking (EN/XXC)	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Show reflection and explores ideas and information to express self in product (*e/f)	Shows excellent reflection and explores and uses ideas and information to express self	Shows reflection and explores ideas and information to express self in product	Shows basic reflection and self-expression	Barely shows reflection or self-expression
Responsibility (EN/XXC)	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory	Min. Acceptable
Shows respect to others ideas and products AND contributes to the safety of the group by engaging in the activity (XXC)	Extremely respectful to peers. Puts excellent effort into the project	Very respectful to peers. Puts good effort into the project	Generally respectful to peers. Puts some effort into project.	Somewhat respectful to peers. Puts little effort into the project.
Completes all the “Must Haves”—a draft to share, good copy, format can be posted on blog (*a) (XXC/EN)	All must haves completed with a high degree of care and engagement	All must haves completed	Draft prepared but little effort put into draft or revision. All other must haves completed.	Draft prepared but not ready to share by due date. Not a format that can be posted on blog.