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Founding Fathers WebQuest
Evaluate the contributions of the men involved in the Continental Congress.
Rubric Code: ZX28B92
By sallyreynolds
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Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Content/25
25 pts

Superior

The student includes each of the areas in depth in their responses. All content is closely tied to their founding father.<BR>
Includes research sheet, glossary, persuasive essay, and sources sheet.
Adequate

The student responds primarily on relevant content. Most of the content is tied to their founding father.
Minimal

The student includes some irrelevant content. The student wanders off the topic.
Inadequate

The student lacks focus and content is irrelevant. The student appears to ignore the questioner and the situation.
Delivery/5
5 pts

Superior

The student delivers the message in a confident, poised, enthusiastic fashion. The volume and rate are appropriate pronunciation and enunciation are very clear. The student exhibits very few disfluencies, such as 'ahs', 'uhms', or 'you knows'.
Adequate

The volume is not too low or too loud and the rate is not too fast or too slow. The pronunciation and enunciation are clear. The student exhibits very few disfluencies, such as ‘ahs’, ‘uhms’, or ‘you knows’.
Minimal

The volume is too low or too loud and the rate is too fast or too slow. The pronunciation and enunciation are unclear. The student exhibits many disfluencies, such as ‘ahs’, ‘uhms’, or ‘you knows’.
Inadequate

The volume is so low and the rate is so fast that you cannot understand most of the message. The pronunciation and enunciation are unclear. The student appears unsure.
Creativity/5
5 pts

Superior

Very original presentation of information. Captures the audience’s attention.
Adequate

Some originality apparent; good variety of responses.
Minimal

Little information presented with little originality or interpretation.
Inadequate

Repetitive with little or no creative information.
Knowledge/5
5 pts

Superior

The student has fluent knowledgeable understanding of their founding father, and readily responds to questions.
Adequate

The student has knowledgeable understanding of their founding father, but is hesitant in responses to questions.
Minimal

The student is hesitant and unsure about information on their founding father, and may not respond to questions.
Inadequate

The student does not have good working knowledge of their founding father, and does not respond to questions.
Vocabulary/5
5 pts

Superior

Student is able to fluently incorporate vocabulary into "hot seat" responses.
Adequate

Student is able to incorporate vocabulary into "hot seat" responses.
Minimal

Student has minimal use of vocabulary in "hot seat" responses.
Inadequate

Student does not use vocabulary in "hot seat" responses.
Persuasive Essay/25
25 pts

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Superior

Gives an effective thesis. Introduction, supported thesis with 3 strong arguments and evidence. Used an appropriate structure and logical order. Strong conclusion that reinforces the thesis statement. Superior argument including at least 3 strong reasons founding father deserves to be in the Revolutionary Hall of Fame.
Adequate

Gives a thesis. Introduction supports thesis with 3 arguments and evidence. Used an appropriate structure and logical order. Conclusion reinforces the thesis statement. Adequate argument including 2 or less reasons founding father deserves to be in the Revolutionary Hall of Fame.
Minimal

Minimal argument includes one reason founding father deserves to be in the the Revolutionary Hall of Fame.
Inadequate

Minimal argument includes one reason founding father deserves to be in the the Revolutionary Hall of Fame.
Vocabulary/21
21 pts

Superior

Pair hands in a neatly written or typed glossary with well written definitions for all 21 vocabulary terms.
Adequate

Includes a glossary of written definitions for all 21 vocabulary words.
Minimal

Includes a glossary of written definitions for 19 or less vocabulary words.
Inadequate

Includes an incomplete glossary.
Partnership/5
5 pts

Superior

50/50: Students share the partnership equally.
Adequate

60/40: One student does slightly more work than the other.
Minimal

70/30: One student carries a significant share of the work.
Inadequate

100/0: One student had the responsibility for the assignment.
Sources/4
4 pts

Superior

Includes a source sheet using www.easybib.com.
Adequate

Includes a source sheet.
Minimal

Includes an incomplete source sheet.
Inadequate

Does not include a source sheet.




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