Australian Animal Rubric

Rubrics

This rubric is for Historical FictionWebQuest.

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Detective I.M.Cool Question sheet completed with 8 or fewer questions and /or questions do not relate to topic. Question sheet completed with 8-12 questions.More than half of the questions relate to each topic. Question sheet completed with at least 12 questions (2 per area). Questions relate well to each topic.

Scott O'Dell Less than 4 statements on the press release. Statements do not reflect understanding of genre pros and cons. 4-5 statements on press release. Statements and definition reflect an understanding of genre pros and cons. 6 statements on press release. Statements and definition reflect understanding of genre pros and cons, and help audience to understand as well.

Karana Less than 6 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definiton missing or unclear. 6-8 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definition present and clear. 9-10 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definition clear, and/or relates to pros or cons of genre.

News Conference
(Group)

Panel members act
inappropriately
or are unprepared to
present information in a clear way. No discussionof pros or cons of historical fiction genre. Panel members assume roles in
appropriate manner, and present information with some reference to notes. At least 2 points are established either supporting or discouraging use of historical fiction. Panel members assume roles with real flair. They are well versed in area of expertise, and are able to expand on points ad lib. At least 2 points are established either supporting or discouraging use of historical fiction.

Written by Janet Lanham
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Detective I.M.Cool	Question sheet completed with 8 or fewer questions and /or questions do not relate to topic.	Question sheet completed with 8-12 questions.More than half of the questions relate to each topic.	Question sheet completed with at least 12 questions (2 per area). Questions relate well to each topic.
Scott O'Dell	Less than 4 statements on the press release. Statements do not reflect understanding of genre pros and cons.	4-5 statements on press release. Statements and definition reflect an understanding of genre pros and cons.	6 statements on press release. Statements and definition reflect understanding of genre pros and cons, and help audience to understand as well.
Karana	Less than 6 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definiton missing or unclear.	6-8 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definition present and clear.	9-10 instances of comparison or contrast between the novel's story elements and fact. Definition clear, and/or relates to pros or cons of genre.
News Conference (Group)	Panel members act inappropriately or are unprepared to present information in a clear way. No discussionof pros or cons of historical fiction genre.	Panel members assume roles in appropriate manner, and present information with some reference to notes. At least 2 points are established either supporting or discouraging use of historical fiction.	Panel members assume roles with real flair. They are well versed in area of expertise, and are able to expand on points ad lib. At least 2 points are established either supporting or discouraging use of historical fiction.