Rubric for work on "Un Samedi à Paris"

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Content of Dialogue

Dialogue contains only one or two sites to visit.  Limited discussion of reasons for choosing them.

Dialogue meets stated requirements.

Minimal

elaboration on topics. 

Dialogue

includes

essential

information, with extended discussion of activities. 

Covers topic completely and in-depth.  Provides additional information and utilizes new vocabulary appropriately.

Technical requirements

Student uses limited number of online resources for research; no images to enhance text

Student uses most online resources provided, as evident in text. Some graphics included.

Student has derived meaning from multiple web resources, including those not provided by the teacher.

Student has used multiple web resources.  Project includes

numerous cultural graphics for expression.

Mechanics

Dialogue contains numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Difficult to understand. Little or no evidence of revision.

Dialogue contains several grammatical

errors.  Only basic tenses used. Limited revision.

Minimal amount of errors, does not impede reader comprehension. Dialogue has been edited and revised.

No spelling or grammatical errors.  Student has edited and revised. More complex social language structures.

 Cooperative Group Work

Does not work well with others.  Did not take responsibility for an equal portion of work.

Works well in the group, but has difficulty with decision making. Not always on task.

Works well with others.  Makes decisions and shares responsibility for workload. Always on task.

Works well with others.  Motivates and encourages other group members. Always on task.

Oral Presentation Skills

Difficulty in pronunciation and usage of target language. Incomplete work.

Some difficulty with pronunciation and structure. Needs more oral practice.

Communicates ideas effectively in target language. Adequate preparation.

Communicates ideas with enthusiasm, proper pronunciation, appropriate language, and projected voice.