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World History Brochure on the Roman Empire Using GRAPES 
World History report using GRAPES
Students will write a brochure on the Roman Empire using the acronym GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure)
Rubric Code: VX9W26C
By msjillhagan
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Criteria that will be used to analyze knowledge of the acronym GRAPES
  Unsatisfactory

LITTLE TO NO EFFORT

1 pts

Needs Improvement

Good but....

2 pts

Meets Proficiency

All reqiirements met.

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Excellent work!

4 pts

Cover Page
10 pts

Unsatisfactory

Incorrect information and/or lack of information.
Needs Improvement

Cover Page has a title and illustration.
Meets Proficiency

Cover page has a creative title and illustration.
Exceeds Expectations

Front cover page has a colorful and creative title, name and illustration.
Introduction
10 pts

Students write an introduction to the Roman Empire covering the time period and one sentence for each of the GRAPES.
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect or missing introduction to the Roman Empire
Needs Improvement

Students write an introduction using once sentence for most of the GRAPES.
Meets Proficiency

Students write a good introduction to the Roman empire using one sentence for each of the GRAPES.
Exceeds Expectations

Students write an excellent introduction to the Roman Empire writing one sentence for each of the GRAPES.
Geography
10 pts

civilization: location development, movement; people and environment-shaping, and geographical features or landforms
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect or missing geographical information. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Information as to geography is vague. Only one feature of geography is discussed. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

All parts of geography are used properly. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

All parts of geography are used properly. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Religion
10 pts

contributing factors to development of religion of belief system. Similarities or differences from other you are familiar with. Shape society/civilization.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or Incorrect information and/or lack of information. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Some religious features are indicated. Incomplete information. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

Several religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

Complete/ all religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Achievements
10 pts

How did the contribute to the development of this civilization? Were they related to the needs of civilization? What was the significance? What way did did they relate to other civilizations or cultures?
Unsatisfactory

Achievements are not properly categorized. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Achievements are described, but some are missing. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

Achievements are well defined. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

All achievements are define, and relating to other civilizations or cultures. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Politics
10 pts

What was the context that led to the development of these political ideas/practices? Evaluate the benefits and limitations of these political structures and ideas.
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect information and / or lack of information. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Some information regarding politics is given. Incomplete information. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

All areas of politics are covered. Some information / description given. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

All areas of politics are covered. Full and complete information / description given. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Economics
10 pts

What economic practices did this civilization engage in? What extent was their economy local? Global? Key products/items that this civilization created,grew, or traded. How did the economy relate to the geography of the area/civilization?
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect information and / or lack of information. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Some information regarding economics is given. Incomplete information. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

All areas of economics are covered. Some information / explanation given. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

All areas of economics are covered. Full and complete information / explanation given. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Social structures
10 pts

Why did these ss exist? Who benefited and who was harmed by these social structures? How did the ss connect to this civilization's religion, politics, and economics?
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect information and/or lack of information. Student has copied information or has not written in student's own words.
Needs Improvement

Some information regarding Social structures is given. Incomplete information. A few sentences are used in student's own words.
Meets Proficiency

Most areas of Social structures are covered. Some information / description given. 4 sentences are used in student's own words.
Exceeds Expectations

All areas of Social structures are covered. Full and complete information/ description given. 5-6 sentences are used in student's own words.
Mechanics & Overall Style
10 pts

Unsatisfactory

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuatrion, spelling, and capitalization. No discernable organization. Transitions are not present. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.
Needs Improvement

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Meets Proficiency

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph. Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice.
Exceeds Expectations

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
Creativity and Neatness
10 pts

Unsatisfactory

Limited color, creativity and artistry is used. Little to no drawings or clipart reflecting topics are chosen. Project is messy.
Needs Improvement

Somewhat colorful, creative and artistic. Fairly good drawings or clipart reflecting topics are chosen. Project is somewhat neat.
Meets Proficiency

Very colorful, creative and artistic. Good drawings or clipart reflecting topics are chosen. Project is very neat.
Exceeds Expectations

Extremely colorful, creative and artistic. Excellent drawings or clipart reflecting topics are chosen. Project is extremely neat.
Conclusion Rome's Legacy
10 pts

Using Chapter 1, Section 4 and (pp. 67-71) and pp. 71-72, what is Rome's Enduring Influence?
Unsatisfactory

Incorrect information and/or lack of information.
Needs Improvement

Some of the GRAPES are included.
Meets Proficiency

Student has most of the GRAPES included.
Exceeds Expectations

Student has one sentence for each GRAPE showing connections to today for Rome'e enduring legacy.
Total
0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Total Pts. Possible
Needs Improvement

____________/110 points
Meets Proficiency
Exceeds Expectations



Keywords:
  • Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social structures



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