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Identifies memorial symbols and images.	Identifies one memorial symbol.	Identifies some memorial symbols.	Identifies a variety of memorial symbols and explains what most of the symbols represent.	Identifies a wide variety of memorial symbols and explains in detail what each symbol represents.
Uses memorial images in writing.	Integrates few memorial images and symbols throughout written work.	Integrates few memorial images and symbols throughout written work. Demonstrates, through written work, understanding of what these images and symbols represent.	Integrates some memorial images and symbols in written work. Demonstrates, through written work, understanding of what these images and symbols represent.	Integrates memorial images and symbols throughout written work. Demonstrates, through written work, understanding of what these images and symbols represent.
Incorporates figurative language and imagery in writing.	Demonstrates limited use of metaphors in some parts of written work	Integrates use of metaphors in some parts of written work.	Integrates use of metaphors in written work and relates them to memorial images and symbols.	Integrates use of metaphors throughout written work and relates them to memorial images and symbols.
Evaluates World Trade Center Designs	Gives few details describing the design. Fails to relate symbolism to elements of the design. Does not relate the design to the criteria set by The Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation.	Gives some details in describing the design. Lists some symbols in the design but does not explain what the symbols stand for. Does not relates the elements in the design to the Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation criteria.	Gives some details in describing the design. Explains the significance of the symbolism in the design. Relates some of the elements in the design to the Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation criteria.	Gives clear details in describing the design enabling the reader to picture the design. Explains the significance of the symbolism in the design. Clearly relates the design elements to the criteria set by The Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation.
Uses Drawing and Painting Tools	Draws and paints structures that are attractive but not unique in any way. Uses a very limited variety of drawing and painting tools to complete design. Relies to heavily on clip art to complete design.	Draws and paints structures that are attractive. Uses a limited variety of drawing and painting tools to complete design. Makes use of clip art.	Draws and paints structures that are attractive. Uses a variety of drawing and painting tools to complete design. Effectively integrates clip art and drawing tools.	Draws and paints structures that are unique and attractive. Uses a variety of drawing and painting tools to complete design. Effectively integrates clip art and drawing tools.
Uses a Word Processing Application	Makes limited use of paragraphs. Uses a spell check and thesaurus appropriately. Edits work to a limited degree.	Enters text in paragraph form. Uses a spell check and thesaurus appropriately. Edits and revises work.	Enters text in paragraph form. Uses a spell check and thesaurus appropriately. Moves blocks of text so that the report is in the best sequential order. Edits and revises work into a standard setting document.	Enters text in paragraph form. Edits text. Uses a spell check and thesaurus appropriately. Moves blocks of text so that the report is in the best sequential order. Edits and revises work into a standard setting document.
Student World Trade Center Design Drawing	Draws design using limited details. Includes a memorial and/or green area.	Draws design using limited details. Structures include a limited variety of shapes and symbols. Includes a memorial and green area.	Draws design using details. Structures include a variety of shapes and symbols. Includes a well designed memorial and green area.	Draws design using many details. Structures include a variety of shapes and symbols. Includes a well designed memorial and green area which includes areas for waking, reflecting, relaxing, and recreation.
Student World Trade Center Design Description	Describes the design drawn using limited details. Describes the number and shapes of the structures. Includes a description of the memorial and/or green areas. Explains how the design memorializes the victims and heroes of 9/11/01.	Describes the design drawn using some details. Includes a description of the symbols used. Describes the number and shapes of the structures. Includes a description of the memorial and green areas. Explains how the design memorializes the victims and heroes of 9/11/01. Includes an introductory paragraph. Organizes information into a coherent report.	Describes the design drawn using details so that the reader can envision the design. Includes many details and a description of the symbols used. Describes the number and shapes of the structures as well as their uses. Includes a description of the memorial and green areas. Explains how the design memorializes the victims and heroes of 9/11/01. Includes an introductory paragraph and a conclusion. Organizes information into a coherent and interesting report.	Describes the design drawn using details so that the reader can envision the design. Includes many details and a description of the symbols used. Describes the number and shapes of the structures as well as their uses. Includes a description of the memorial and green areas. Explains how the design memorializes the victims and heroes of 9/11/01. Explains reasons for designing these structures that relate to the criteria set by Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation. Includes an introductory paragraph and a conclusion. Organizes information into a coherent and interesting report.
Oral Presentation	Speaks in an audible voice some of the time. Speaks in a clear voice some of the time. Speaks with little enthusiasm.	Establishes little eye contact with the audience. Speaks in a clear voice some of the time. Voice, facial expressions and body language generate an interest about the topic. Can answer some of the questions posed by the audience.	Establishes eye contact with some of the audience. Speaks in a clear voice most of the time. Voice, facial expressions and body language generate an interest and enthusiasm about the topic. Can answer a majority of the questions posed by the audience.	Establishes eye contact with the entire audience. Speaks in a clear voice all of the time. Voice, facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic. Can accurately answer a majority of the questions posed by the audience.
Demonstrates understanding of and applies the concepts of the area of plane figures to solve word problems.	Counts the number of square units within a plane figure when square units are shown.	Calculates the area of some plane figures when square units are not shown.	Calculates the area of plane figures including pentagon, hexagon, annulus, trapezoid, and octagon.	Calculates the area of plane figures including pentagon, hexagon, annulus, trapezoid, and octagon.
Works Cooperatively	Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate. Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality. Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work. Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work. Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.	Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality. A satisfactory group member who does what is required. Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out solutions suggested by others. Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task. Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.	Usually provides useful ideas and high quality work when participating in group projects. A strong group member who tries hard! Refines solutions suggested by others. Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Usually listens to, shares with, and supports others in the group.	Routinely provides useful ideas and work of highest quality when participating in group projects. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort. Actively suggests solutions to problems. Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Listens to, shares with, and supports others in the group.