Evaluation

 

Journal Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 Score

Beginning Entry

Very little important,  information was recorded. Key details such as purpose for the voyage and goals were left out.

Most important, information was included. No more than one important detail was left out.

All important, relevant information including purpose for voyage, hopes and goals, crew info. etc. was reported during the first  entries.

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Middle Entry

Explorers thoughts and feelings about people, places, events, and the voyage are rarely shown.

Explorers thoughts and feelings about people, places, events, and the voyage are expressed sometimes.

Explorers thoughts and feelings about people, places, events, and the voyage are clearly expressed at appropriate times throughout the voyage.

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Last entry information, thoughts, ideas, feelings, reflection, reaction

Very little important, relevant information was included toward the end of the journal. The ending sounds choppy and unfinished.

Most important, relevant information including successes, discoveries,  and length of voyage were reported during the last entry or two.

All important, relevant information including successes, discoveries, reflection, and length of voyage were reported during the last entry or two.

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Appearance (Spelling, Mechanics, Grammar, Neatness)

Your journal has several spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is difficult to read.

Your journal has very few spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is bound neatly and is easy to read.

Your journal has been thoroughly checked for spelling, mechanics, and grammar errors. It is easy to read.

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Artifacts/Navigational Tools Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 Score

Appearance

It was difficult to tell what your artifacts/tools  were because they lacked detail and/or color.

Most artifacts/tools were appealing, and colorful (where appropriate) 

All artifacts/tools were appealing, and colorful (where appropriate) It is obvious you took your time when creating these.

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Relevance

Few of your artifacts/tools represent a part of your explorer's journey. When asked, you are unable to explain their significance.

Most of your artifacts/tools represent some aspect of your explorer's journey. When asked, you are usually able to explain their significance.

All of your artifacts/tools clearly represent some aspect of your explorer's journey. When asked, you are able to explain their significance.

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Map Rubric

Criteria

1 2 3 Score

Color & Appearance

Little evidence of effort to create an appealing map. Lacks color. Limited or no use of color

Fairly neat with color enhancement.

Map is neatly done, color enhanced and pleasing to the eye.`

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Routes (arrows & dates included)

Explorer's routes lack important details such as arrows, dates, and labels.

Most explorer's routes are drawn and include arrows, dates, and labels.

All explorer's routes are drawn and include arrows, dates, and labels.

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Labels

Few items are labeled and located correctly. Missing several of the following: countries, oceans, routes, lakes, mountains, etc.;

Some of the items are labeled and located correctly May be missing: countries, oceans, routes, lakes, mountains, etc.

Most items are labeled and located correctly. Includes: countries, oceans, routes, lakes, mountains, etc. Labels are very easy to read.

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Poetry Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 Score

Appearance

Little evidence of effort to create an appealing poem.  Lacks neatness. Has several spelling mistakes.

Fairly neat with color added to it.

Has 3 or 4 spelling errors.

Poem is neatly done and has few spelling errors.

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Relevance

Your poem does not contain accurate facts about your explorer.

Your poems contains some factual information about your explorer.

Your poem shows your complete understanding of your explorer's life.

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Treasure Chest Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 Score

Appearance

Your chest held very few of your materials. It's difficult to tell that it is supposed to be a treasure chest.

Your chest was large enough to hold some of your materials. It's color and design closely resemble that of a real treasure chest.

Your chest was large enough to hold most of your materials. It's color and design are an excellent depiction of a real treasure chest.

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Presentation Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 4 Score

Voice

Rarely demonstrated a confident voice tone.

Voice was not loud enough for audience to hear. Monotone throughout.

Occasionally demonstrated a confident voice tone

Voice was sometimes loud enough for audience to hear. Monotone at times.

Frequently demonstrated a confident voice tone

Voice was loud enough for audience to hear. Not monotone.

Consistently demonstrated a confident voice tone

Voice was loud enough for audience to hear. Lively and engaging presentation.

 

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Content

Facts were choppy and inaccurate.

Some facts were choppy and inaccurate

Few facts were choppy and inaccurate

No facts were choppy and inaccurate.

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Visual Aides

No use of visual (artifacts, map, tools, etc.)

Size of objects were not appropriate for audience.

Little use of visual aids (artifacts, map, tools, etc.)

Size of some objects were not appropriate for audience

Sufficient use of visual aids (artifacts, map, tools, etc.)

Size of objects were appropriate for audience.

Excellent use of visual aids (artifacts, map, tools, etc.)

Size of objects were very appropriate for audience.

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Organization

Presentation had no sequence to it

Rarely maintained smooth flow and pace

Some things were out of order

Flow and pace was somewhat adequate

Few things were out of order

Flow and pace was mostly smooth

Nothing was out of order.

Flow and pace was smooth throughout presentation.

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Eye Contact

Rarely made eye-contact with the audience

Occasionally made eye-contact with the audience

Frequently made eye-contact with the audience

Consistently made eye-contact with the audience

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Cohesiveness with Group

Did not work well as a group

Some cohesion between members

Worked well as a group

Worked exceptionally well with group

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