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Regions
of North America - Rubric
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1 Unacceptable Your work is rejected by the editor. You receive a rejection letter. |
2 Below standard Your work is returned by the editor. It needs major revisions. |
3 Satisfactory Your work is published, but not by National Geographic. |
4 Proficient Your work is scheduled to be published in a future issue. |
5 Excellent Your work is published! |
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Content •special features (human and physical) •changes in the environment brought about by human and physical forces •unique problems, challenges and issues that this region faces |
Understanding of human and physical characteristics of the region is not demonstrated.
Changes in the environment are not addressed
Unique problems or challenges have not been examined |
A vague understanding of the human and physical characteristics of the region is demonstrated. At least one change in the environment has been addressed
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Understanding of the human and physical characteristics of the region is demonstrated but it is general. At least two changes in the environment have been addressed One or more unique problems or challenges of the region have been examined and explained. |
A good understanding of the human and physical characteristics of the region is demonstrated and is supported with clear examples. Most of the major environmental changes have been explored. Most of the unique problems or challenges related to the region have been examined and are explained. |
A clear and complete understanding of the human and physical characteristics of the region is demonstrated and is supported with thoughtfully chosen examples. All of the major environmental changes have been explored and described in adequate detail. Unique problems and challenges of the region are clearly described, with thoughtful consideration about future implications for this region. |
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The Narrative |
The narrative is aimless and disorganized. |
The narrative is rough but workable. The author gets off topic. |
The narrative has a beginning, middle and an end.
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The narrative has an interesting introduction, an informative middle and an appropriate conclusion |
The narrative has a compelling and interesting introduction, an persuasive middle and a satisfying conclusion that leaves the audience inspired. |
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Design Sound, Format, Images and Harmony |
Design elements impede communication |
Design elements interfere with communication and appear to be randomly selected |
Design elements are appropriate for intended meaning |
Effective use of design elements Chosen to support communication |
Creative use of design elements Thoughtfully chosen to enhance communication |
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Presentation rehearsal
voice
(pacing, volume, clarity, expression)
eye
contact
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Unaware of audience No evidence of rehearsal Not prepared |
Rarely takes audience into consideration Little evidence of rehearsal Poorly prepared |
Aware of intended audience Some evidence of rehearsal Appropriate volume and some eye contact |
Clearly aware of intended audience Rehearsal is evident Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact |
Engages audience Rehearsal is evident and delivery is smooth Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact |
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Personal Management Skills |
Requires excessive teacher intervention and supervision Unable to manage time or behavior |
Requires frequent teacher intervention and supervision Frequently unable to manage time or behavior |
Uses teacher and peer assistance when needed to complete tasks Behavior requires some supervision |
Takes the initiative to use teacher and peer assistance to extend personal knowledge, skills and ideas Behavior requires minimal |
Takes the initiative to use teacher and peer assistance to explore creative possibilities Behavior requires no supervision |
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Teamwork Skills |
Uncooperative and interferes with the learning of others |
Uninvolved and does not extend assistance to others |
Extends assistance to others when asked |
Extends assistance to others when needed |
Readily extends assistance and encourages others |