Student Name: ___________________________________________

Total Score: _________/125

Focus Correction Area 1: Organization

Includes a cover page with full name of person that was researched and a subtitle, a photo of him/her, and a table of
contents
Cover page includes students (or students) full name(s)
Table of Contents includes listing of all components with corresponding page numbers

Components of Multi-Genre project match order and page numbers listed on Table of Contents
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachi
Does Not Meet
Not
Points
5
Expectations
ng
Expectations
Evident/Miss
Possible
4
Expectatio
1
ing
5
ns
0
3-2

Points Earned

/5
Comments
Focus Correction Area 2: Dear Reader Letter

Letter is one-three paragraphs.

Paragraphs are structured to match order of Dear Reader Outline.
Letter reflects depth and detail and includes the assertion (thesis).

Letter shows student has invested himself/herself in the reflection process, the research process, and the
learning/interpretation process of this project.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachi
Does Not Meet
Not
Points
Points Earned
9/10
Expectations
ng
Expectations
Evident/Miss
Possible
7/8
Expectatio
1-4
ing
10
ns
0
5/6

/10
Comments
Focus Correction Area 3: Narrative/Traditional Research Essay: Paper Organization and Paragraph
Development

Clear introduction (HOOK, BRIDGE, THESIS), body paragraph organization, and conclusion
Organization of paper is chronological and flows logically from idea to idea and paragraph to paragraph.
Length: Minimum 1.5 typed page, Maximum 3.5 typed pages
Paragraphs have clear topic sentences and are developed with facts and examples from research with citations.
Paragraphs include key life events and discussion of individuals impact on society and reflect use of transitions moving

Student Name: ___________________________________________

from idea to idea and from paragraph to paragraph.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachi
Does Not Meet
9/10
Expectations
ng
Expectations
7/8
Expectatio
1-4
ns
5/6

Total Score: _________/125

Not
Evident/
Missing
0

Points
Possible
x2
20

Comments

Points Earned

/20

Focus Correction Area 4: MLA Style Parenthetical References/Internal Documentation/Works Cited Page

Paraphrased facts and direct quotes are properly documented in MLA style.
Appropriate punctuation and placement of parenthetical reference for paraphrased and directly quoted material.
Works Cited page and cited sources match up.
Student used at least 3 reliable sources: 1 print source and 2 additional sources that meet the criteria of project
requirements.
Works Cited page uses proper formatting: double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, header, hanging indent, alphabetical
order, all required information is included and is in the correct order with accurate punctuation.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachi
Does Not Meet
Not
Points
Points Earned
9/10
Expectations
ng
Expectations
Evident/Miss
Possible
7/8
Expectati
1-4
ing
ons
0
10
5/6

/10
Comments
Focus Correction Area 5: Multi-Genre Product Learning Artifact 1Found Poem/Obituary/News Article
(Teachers Choice)

Artifact effectively highlights an aspect of the individuals life gleaned from research.
Artifact shows creativity, originality, effort, and thought; planning and detail are evident.
Artifact informs and educates the audience about the topic and is relevant to authors purpose.

Artifact adheres to appropriate format for selected genre format, characteristics, style, etc.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachin
Does Not Meet
Not
Points
9/10
Expectation
g
Expectations
Evident/Miss
Possible
s
Expectatio
1-4
ing
7/8
ns
0
10
5/6

Points Earned

Student Name: ___________________________________________

Total Score: _________/125

Comments
/10
Focus Correction Area 6: Multi-Genre Product Learning Artifact 2Students Choice

Artifact effectively highlights an aspect of the individuals life gleaned from research.
Artifact shows creativity, originality, effort, and thought; planning and detail are evident.
Artifact informs and educates the audience about the topic and is relevant to authors purpose.

Artifact adheres to appropriate format for selected genres format, characteristics, style, etc.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets
Approachi
Does Not Meet
Not
Points
9/10
Expectations
ng
Expectations
Evident/Miss
Possible
7/8
Expectatio
1-4
ing
x3
ns
0
20
5/6

Comments

Points Earned

/30

Oral Presentation Component-Your presentation should last for about 3-5 minutes. You will be timed and graded upon your ability to share the following
information in an orderly & professional manner. You will NOT be allowed to read from any notes, but you MAY use a
notecard for reference. By this time in your research, you should know enough about your topic and your project to share
your learning with your classmates in a fluent way. You will receive up to 4 points for incorporating each of the following
into your presentation. You will also receive points for eye contact, voice projection, and timing. Both presenters must
have an equal role in the presentation if there are partners sharing a topic.
4shared
3shared
2shared
1shared
0shared

significant information from the category listed with no prompting

some information from the category listed with no prompting
information from the category with prompting
little information from the category, even with prompting
no information from the category, even with prompting

1. Briefly discuss your topic by sharing the basic

outline of your Dear Reader Letter
a. Why was your research important to you?
_______/4

b. What did you already know? ________/4

c. What did you want to learn? ________/4
d. What was your thesis statement?
_______/4

Student Name: ___________________________________________

e. What are 3-4 significant and interesting
facts that you learned? _________/4
2. Share your learning artifact and describe its
significance to your learning
a. What new learning does it show?
________/4

Total Score: _________/125

b. Why did you select this genre for your
artifact? __________/4
c. What makes this particular artifact unique
to your research?

__________/4

3.
4. Timing (4= within limits, 3= off by 30 seconds, 2= off by 1 minute, 1=off by more than 1 minute __________/4
5. Eye Contact/Projection (4=excellent, 3= consistent, 2= needs improvement, 1= severely lacking in one or both
areas) ________/4
6. _________/8

7.

Total Score= _________/40