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Assessment and Evaluation

Assignments will be assessed with the following rubric or assessment tool.

General Assessment for Assignments

Assignment

Excellent - The work product achieves all goals set for the task. It is complete and indicates a very good understanding of the content covered.

Satisfactory - The work product achieves many of the goals set for the task. It is almost complete and indicates an adequate understanding of the knowledge covered.

Unsatisfactory - The product does not meet the basic requirements of the task. It is partially complete and indicates a limited understanding of the knowledge covered.

Starter Activity

Form is completely filled with concrete details. There is no editing mistake.

Form is mostly done with adequate details. There are a few editing mistakes but with little interference with meaning.

Form is not followed with few details. Editing has several errors.

Fantasy Review

Paper is filled out accurately with enough content details. Directions are completely followed. Editing is thorough. For Part II, sentences are complete and paragraphs well developed.

Paper is done with adequate details for almost all items. Editing is adequate but a few errors may remain. For Part II, sentences and paragraphs are complete but could be expanded.

Paper is not done completely. Some topics were skipped. Editing is lacking and many errors are evident. For Part II, sentences are not complete and paragraphs are not developed.

Character Analysis

Characters are compared carefully with many details.

Characters are compared with adequate details.

Characters are compared but without details.

Critiquing Stories or Story & Film

Two stories are analyzed thoughtfully with many details in all areas. Editing is thorough.

Two stories are analyzed for each with some details. Editing is adequate with a few errors.

Two stories are not analyzed in every category.

Technology Project Vocabulary

The slide show or drawings done are complete with all aspects of the assignment taken into account (word, meaning, contextual sentence, and picture or illustration). All drawings are done with good organization of ideas and pictures. There are no errors in editing.

The project is done adequately. There are a few errors in editing.

The project is partially developed. There are many obvious mistakes or incomplete portions and lack of organization. There are numerous editing errors.

Technology Project 3-D

The diorama is carefully constructed and visually appealing. The background drawing and standing cutouts and figures convey important information about the book. Display card provides all required information.

The diorama displays relevant details about the book. The information is presented through the background drawing posted inside the box and a few standing cutouts. Display card provides some additional information.

The diorama background includes few details about the book. Drawings and cutouts are not constructed well enough to convey information about the story. Display card provides few facts.

Technology Project Chat/Posting Online

Chatting or posting online is done with much participation. Responses answered all the questions posed for the assignment.

Chatting or posting online is done with adequate participation. Responses answered most of the questions posed.

Chatting or posting online is done with minimal participation. Responses answered less than half of the questions posed.

Rubric for Culminating Activity - Student's Writing of Fantasy

Hawaii Content Standards & Benchmarks for Gr. 4,5 Excellent 3 Satisfactory 2 Unsatisfactory 1

Language Arts - Writing

Range: Write using various forms to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Write using forms appropriate to purpose and topic

Form of writing is appropriate and adheres to the intended purpose and topic with story details and good plot development.

Form of writing is a good attempt to be in a form that is appropriate to the intended purpose and topic.

Writing is not related to the topic or purpose.

Language Arts - Writing

Conventions & Skills: Apply knowledge and understanding of the conventions of language and research when writing.

Apply knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write text(s) and correct errors

Consistent and skillful use of grammar, usage, mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, spelling), and paragraphing; few or no errors are present.

Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or paragraphing, but does not take away from the meaning of the text.

Numerous errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics; paragraphing distracts the reader and makes text difficult to read.

Language Arts - Writing

Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose.

Produce writing that conveys meaning, provides important information, makes a point, fulfills a purpose. (Meaning)

Writing is clear, focused, shows insight and thoughtfulness; is captivating and worth reading; enriches our experience.

Writing is clear and focused; main ideas can be understood; supporting ideas are present, though limited and general.

Writing is vague, lifeless; a collection of thoughts; lacks insight and reflection.

Language Arts - Writing

Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose.

Produce writing that has a form or structure where the parts add up to a coherent whole. (Design)

Design/structure moves reader through the writing; is cohesive; has smooth transitions and logical order; has purpose and direction.

Design/structure is easy to follow; supports meaning most of the time; some bumpy spots.

Ideas are jumbled; lacks cohesiveness; meanders or wanders; no sense of unity or direction.

Language Arts - Writing

Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose.

Produce writing that uses language that is clear, colorful, and natural. (Clarity)

Clear, vivid images; language is precise, engaging, natural; powerful verbs, precise nouns; dialogue, if used, sounds natural.

Writing conveys intended message; language is functional and correct, but not striking; does the job.

Language is vague, repetitive, and limited; communicates routinely; uninspired, colorless.

Language Arts - Writing

Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose.

Produce writing that reveals the writer's developing voice and style. (Voice)

Strong imprint/personality of writer; individual, authentic, expressive; appropriate for topic, purpose, and audience.

Voice is present, but guarded; writing to fulfill assignment; some moments that enliven text.

Little sense of involvement or commitment; no interaction between author and reader; no personality comes through.

Educational Technology

Technology as a Tool for Productivity

Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, and to facilitate learning thoughout the curriculum and to remediate skill deficits.

Paper is accurately typed on the computer using a word processor: double spaced, size 12 or 14, includes title, name and date, spell checked, and grammatically free. Illustration(s) that are scanned or drawn using a draw program accompany the writing.

Paper is typed on the computer using a word processor with a few spelling and grammatical errors. At least one illustration is included.

Paper is written with pencil or pen. Illustration is not done or is incomplete.

Back

Assignment	Excellent - The work product achieves all goals set for the task. It is complete and indicates a very good understanding of the content covered.	Satisfactory - The work product achieves many of the goals set for the task. It is almost complete and indicates an adequate understanding of the knowledge covered.	Unsatisfactory - The product does not meet the basic requirements of the task. It is partially complete and indicates a limited understanding of the knowledge covered.
Starter Activity	Form is completely filled with concrete details. There is no editing mistake.	Form is mostly done with adequate details. There are a few editing mistakes but with little interference with meaning.	Form is not followed with few details. Editing has several errors.
Fantasy Review	Paper is filled out accurately with enough content details. Directions are completely followed. Editing is thorough. For Part II, sentences are complete and paragraphs well developed.	Paper is done with adequate details for almost all items. Editing is adequate but a few errors may remain. For Part II, sentences and paragraphs are complete but could be expanded.	Paper is not done completely. Some topics were skipped. Editing is lacking and many errors are evident. For Part II, sentences are not complete and paragraphs are not developed.
Character Analysis	Characters are compared carefully with many details.	Characters are compared with adequate details.	Characters are compared but without details.
Critiquing Stories or Story & Film	Two stories are analyzed thoughtfully with many details in all areas. Editing is thorough.	Two stories are analyzed for each with some details. Editing is adequate with a few errors.	Two stories are not analyzed in every category.
Technology Project Vocabulary	The slide show or drawings done are complete with all aspects of the assignment taken into account (word, meaning, contextual sentence, and picture or illustration). All drawings are done with good organization of ideas and pictures. There are no errors in editing.	The project is done adequately. There are a few errors in editing.	The project is partially developed. There are many obvious mistakes or incomplete portions and lack of organization. There are numerous editing errors.
Technology Project 3-D	The diorama is carefully constructed and visually appealing. The background drawing and standing cutouts and figures convey important information about the book. Display card provides all required information.	The diorama displays relevant details about the book. The information is presented through the background drawing posted inside the box and a few standing cutouts. Display card provides some additional information.	The diorama background includes few details about the book. Drawings and cutouts are not constructed well enough to convey information about the story. Display card provides few facts.
Technology Project Chat/Posting Online	Chatting or posting online is done with much participation. Responses answered all the questions posed for the assignment.	Chatting or posting online is done with adequate participation. Responses answered most of the questions posed.	Chatting or posting online is done with minimal participation. Responses answered less than half of the questions posed.

Hawaii Content Standards & Benchmarks for Gr. 4,5	Excellent 3	Satisfactory 2	Unsatisfactory 1
Language Arts - Writing Range: Write using various forms to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences. Write using forms appropriate to purpose and topic	Form of writing is appropriate and adheres to the intended purpose and topic with story details and good plot development.	Form of writing is a good attempt to be in a form that is appropriate to the intended purpose and topic.	Writing is not related to the topic or purpose.
Language Arts - Writing Conventions & Skills: Apply knowledge and understanding of the conventions of language and research when writing. Apply knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write text(s) and correct errors	Consistent and skillful use of grammar, usage, mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, spelling), and paragraphing; few or no errors are present.	Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or paragraphing, but does not take away from the meaning of the text.	Numerous errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics; paragraphing distracts the reader and makes text difficult to read.
Language Arts - Writing Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose. Produce writing that conveys meaning, provides important information, makes a point, fulfills a purpose. (Meaning)	Writing is clear, focused, shows insight and thoughtfulness; is captivating and worth reading; enriches our experience.	Writing is clear and focused; main ideas can be understood; supporting ideas are present, though limited and general.	Writing is vague, lifeless; a collection of thoughts; lacks insight and reflection.
Language Arts - Writing Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose. Produce writing that has a form or structure where the parts add up to a coherent whole. (Design)	Design/structure moves reader through the writing; is cohesive; has smooth transitions and logical order; has purpose and direction.	Design/structure is easy to follow; supports meaning most of the time; some bumpy spots.	Ideas are jumbled; lacks cohesiveness; meanders or wanders; no sense of unity or direction.
Language Arts - Writing Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose. Produce writing that uses language that is clear, colorful, and natural. (Clarity)	Clear, vivid images; language is precise, engaging, natural; powerful verbs, precise nouns; dialogue, if used, sounds natural.	Writing conveys intended message; language is functional and correct, but not striking; does the job.	Language is vague, repetitive, and limited; communicates routinely; uninspired, colorless.
Language Arts - Writing Rhetoric: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose. Produce writing that reveals the writer's developing voice and style. (Voice)	Strong imprint/personality of writer; individual, authentic, expressive; appropriate for topic, purpose, and audience.	Voice is present, but guarded; writing to fulfill assignment; some moments that enliven text.	Little sense of involvement or commitment; no interaction between author and reader; no personality comes through.
Educational Technology Technology as a Tool for Productivity Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, and to facilitate learning thoughout the curriculum and to remediate skill deficits.	Paper is accurately typed on the computer using a word processor: double spaced, size 12 or 14, includes title, name and date, spell checked, and grammatically free. Illustration(s) that are scanned or drawn using a draw program accompany the writing.	Paper is typed on the computer using a word processor with a few spelling and grammatical errors. At least one illustration is included.	Paper is written with pencil or pen. Illustration is not done or is incomplete.