What you will be graded on:
The layout of your travel brochure ( format followed, presentation and appearance)
The graphics used in the brochure ( number of photos, maps, drawings, picture, colors )
The research done on the subject ( all required information included)
The written presentation ( grammar , spelling and style)
The creativity of the project presentation
Evidence of collaborative effort with classmates (proof- reading and recommendations)
Project Rubric
| Skill |
Above Average |
Average |
Approaching |
Below Average |
|
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
| Scanning and inserting Graphics | Four or more graphics were used in a creative way | Three graphics were used in the brochure | Two graphics were used in the brochure | Graphics were not
included |
| Brochure format | Double sided, three-column
format, colorful and creative presentation Cover page and three places, events or activities of interest, hotel and mode of transportation and restaurant (s) |
Double sided, three-column
format two or more colors
cover page and three places/events/activities of interest, hotel, and mode of transportation |
Double sided, three column
format, one color, cover page and two places/events/activities of interest Did not include hotel or transportation |
Double sided, three columns,
no color cover page one or two places of interest |
| Written Text | Introduction to the island of
choice included: Geography Climate Population Customs and culture Cities Special events, activities, sites of interest ( four or more) Correct spelling and grammar Persuasive language Creative presentation |
Introduction to the island of
choice included: Geography Climate Population Customs and culture Cities Special events, activities, sites of interest ( three) Two or less errors in spelling and grammar Persuasive language
|
Introduction to the island: Geography Climate Population Customs and culture Cities Two events /activities of interest Many errors in spelling, grammar and little use of persuasive language |
Introduction to island: Geography Climate Culture Few examples of events, activities or sites with little explanation No evidence of proof reading No use of persuasive language |
| Cooperative Work | Notes suggest incorporation of most of the classmates recommendations | Notes suggest incorporation of two or more classmates recommendations | Notes suggest incorporation of one of the classmates recommendations | Notes suggest that none of the recommendations made by classmates was included in the written text |
Student Worksheet
Come Travel With Me
Name________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________
Enter the name of the Caribbean Island that you have chosen to research and make a brochure for_____________________________________________.
Remember to include the following in your notes…
Geography (rivers, mountains, beaches, plants, parks, etc.)
Climate ( how tourists might dress)
Population, customs and culture, language (s)
Special events, activities and sites of interest
___________________________________________________
List the places and activities that you will include in your brochure
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List the photos, maps, drawings, pictures and anything that will be included in your graphic
presentation.
Submit the index cards used for your research and the draft and revised copy of the written
presentation( it should include suggestions made by cooperative partners)
Submit idea (s) for the cover page of your brochure and brochure format .
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