Community Teaching Project - Part 5

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Community Teaching Project - Part 5 - Rubric

Teaching 50 points

Criteria Description

Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on the

learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous assignments.

5. Target 50 points

Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on

the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous

assignments in a thorough manner.

4. Acceptable 44.5 points

Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on

the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous

assignments in a detailed manner.

3. Approaching 39.5 points

Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on

the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous

assignments.

2. Insufficient 37.5 points

Teaching is based on the teaching plan, includes appropriate information based on

the learning objectives identified and incorporates feedback from previous

assignments, but lacks detail.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Teaching is not based on the teaching plan, does not include appropriate

information based on the learning objectives identified, and does not incorporate

feedback from previous assignments.

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Teaching Plan Presentation 10 points

Criteria Description

Teaching plan is presented using one of the required formats.

5. Target 10 points

Teaching plan is thoroughly presented using one of the required formats.

4. Acceptable 8.9 points

N/A

3. Approaching 7.9 points

Teaching plan is briefly presented using one of the required formats.

2. Insufficient 7.5 points

N/A

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Teaching plan is not presented using one of the required formats.

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Presentation of Content 20 points

Criteria Description

Presentation of Content

5. Target 20 points

The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to

each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers.

The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

4. Acceptable 17.8 points

The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting

information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive

information from reliable sources.

3. Approaching 15.8 points

The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some

inconsistency in organization or in their relationships to each other.

2. Insufficient 15 points

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong

sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes

little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

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Layout 5 points

Criteria Description

Layout

5. Target 5 points

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with

appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in

length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance

the readability of the text.

4. Acceptable 4.45 points

The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to

be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for

headings and text.

3. Approaching 3.95 points

The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the

fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long

paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

2. Insufficient 3.75 points

The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting

with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is

difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy

background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and

subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with

long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors.

Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

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Language Use and Audience Awareness 5 points

Criteria Description

Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.

5. Target 5 points

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word

choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline,

and scope.

4. Acceptable 4.45 points

The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for

the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

3. Approaching 3.95 points

Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

2. Insufficient 3.75 points

Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are

present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech

appropriately.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer

appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either

does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

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Mechanics of Writing 5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 4.45 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 3.95 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.75 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of

direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable 4.45 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 3.95 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 3.75 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 100 points

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