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Hunger Games Research Project

Rubric Code: B6BB86

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Hunger Games Research Project Choose a topic related to the novel The Hunger Games; write a research question, and conduct research in order to answer that question. Prepare a PowerPoint slideshow presentation presenting your findings to the class. The goal is to provide information while also analyzing your topic in relation to the novel.
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Accomplished 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Component 1 Define the Information Need
I can write a self-selected research question (W9-10.7).	Beginning -I did not have or did not understand my research question. -My research question couldn't actually be answered; sources were not available to help in answering the question. -My research question did not relate to The Hunger Games.	Developing -My research question did not accurately reflect my topic; it should have been revised. -My research question wasn't very helpful in locating sources; it was difficult to answer. -My research question didn't relate to The Hunger Games in a very significant way; it was a minor topic in the novel as a whole.	Accomplished -My research question could have been revised to be more accurate. -My research question helped me to find sources that I could use. -My research question related to The Hunger Games, but I had to guide the audience in seeing some connections.	Exemplary -My research question was clearly stated in a way that I could easily understand. -My research question was helpful in guiding my research; it helped me to find high-quality, usable sources. -My research question clearly related to The Hunger Games; the connection was obvious to my audience.
I can narrow or broaden my research topic if necessary (W9-10.7).	Beginning -My topic was entirely too broad or too narrow; there was too much or too little information to even do the topic justice. -My PowerPoint presentation went on forever and lacked focus, or it was over too quickly and lacked information. -I never thought about or attempted to change my topic or revise my research question to be more suitable.	Developing -I found more information that I could possibly use, or I found barely enough to scrape together a presentation. -I found it difficult to decide what information to include in my presentation; I'm not confident the end result actually answered my research question. -I considered revising my research question or changing my topic, but I didn't make the change.	Accomplished -The information I found related to my topic seemed either too specific or too general. -I struggled somewhat in choosing which information to include and which to leave out of my presentation, but I still accomplished my goal with the final result. -I attempted to change my topic or revise my research question to better reflect what I was trying to show.	Exemplary -My topic was just right; the information I found and used was perfect in answering my research question. -My PowerPoint presentation came together nicely; I covered the information fully in a well-constructed presentation. -Any revisions made in my topic or research question made my presentation more focused, thus stronger.
Component 2 Locate Information
I can gather information from multiple print and online sources (W9-10.8).	Beginning -I did not gather any sources. -I used no sources.	Developing -I focused only on print or online sources. -I did not gather both types of sources.	Accomplished -I gathered print sources (books, magazine articles, newspaper articles) for my project. -I gathered online sources (database periodicals, websites) for my project.	Exemplary -I gathered several quality print sources (books, magazine articles, newspaper articles) for my project. -I gathered several quality online sources (database periodicals, websites) for my project. -I might have used other types of sources than those discussed in class.
I can evaluate the usefulness of each source in answering my research question (W9-10.8).	Beginning -I did not complete any evaluation forms. -I did not evaluate any of my sources. -I used no sources.	Developing -I completed an evaluation form (book, periodical, website) for the majority of my sources; forms may not have been completed fully. -I determined that some of my sources were relevant, authoritative, objective, current, and suitable in helping answer my research question. -Several of my sources were questionable, and some I shouldn't have used at all.	Accomplished -I completed an evaluation form (book, periodical, website) for each source I used in my project; the majority of the forms were fully completed. -I judged the majority of the sources I used to be relevant, authoritative, objective, current, and suitable in helping answer my research question. -I may have used a few sources that were slightly questionable.	Exemplary -I completed an evaluation form (book, periodical, website), including sentences/paragraph for each source I planned to use in my project. -I determined that each source was relevant, authoritative, objective, current, and suitable in helping answer my research question. -I used only sources that were credible and reliable - top-quality sources.
I can avoid plagiarism and use MLA format to create a works cited/references page (W9-10.8, L9-10.3).	Beginning -I did not create a works cited/references page. -My works cited/references page had numerous formatting and/or punctuation errors. -I guessed at correct formatting; I didn't consult a style sheet or guide. -I did not include citations for several of my sources, or the information I did provide was inadequate in citing my sources.	Developing -I included a works cited/references page in my presentation, but the formatting and punctuation were inconsistent. -I had access to an MLA style sheet or guide, but I rarely used it. -I included citations for the majority of my resources, not all; there were some errors.	Accomplished -I created a works cited/references page with consistent formatting and punctuation, but it contained some errors. -I used an MLA style sheet or guide, but I did not consult it each time I was unsure about formatting. -I included citations for all of the print and digital resources in my presentation, but not all were correct.	Exemplary -I created a works cited/references page with correct and consistent formatting and punctuation. -I consulted an MLA style sheet or guide to ensure that my works cited/references page was formatted correctly throughout. -I included citations for all print and digital resources used in my presentation.
Component 3 Process the Information
I can develop and organize my writing clearly for my task, purpose, and audience (W9-10.4).	Beginning -My notes weren't helpful; I didn't really have enough information to put together a presentation. -I didn't think about how I was going to organize my information; I threw it together without much or any planning. -The audience didn't really learn anything from my presentation (too simple, too complex, too little info, etc.)	Developing -My notes weren't very helpful in developing my presentation; the information was difficult to organize, and I often didn't really have the information I needed. -I thought about the information and how it should be organized in my presentation, but I didn't use any method before beginning my presentation. -The audience seemed somewhat confused by my presentation.	Accomplished -I took notes that helped me develop my presentation; I had some trouble organizing them logically. -I used a method to help determine the order of information in my presentation. -I considered my audience (our class) while working on my presentation; it gave information about my topic and how it related to the novel.	Exemplary -I took notes that helped me to develop and organize my presentation. -I used an effective method to determine the order in which to present my information. -I kept my audience (our class) in mind when preparing my presentation; it gave them concrete information about my topic and its relevance to the novel.
I can select, organize, and cite strong information from literary and information-based texts to support my analysis (RL9-10.1, RI9-10.1, W9-10.9).	Beginning -I did not take notes, or I had entirely too little information to create my presentation. -The notes I did take weren't relevant to my topic or research question. -I didn't truly answer my research question with my presentation, and/or it was unclear what my research question even was. -I did not cite sources internally, only in my bibliography.	Developing -I found that I didn't have enough information from my sources; I had to search for more when preparing my presentation. -Some of my notes didn't really relate to my topic; I couldn't use much of my information. -I attempted to answer my research question, but I really didn't have the information I needed. -I internally cited my information, but I didn't follow MLA citation guidelines well.	Accomplished -I gathered just enough information from my information-based resources and the novel. -My notes were relevant to my topic; at times I could have used more specific information. -My information was organized well, and I answered my research question reasonably well. -I internally cited all of my information; there may have been minor errors in my use of MLA citations.	Exemplary -I gathered more information than I needed from both my information-based resources and from the novel. -My notes related directly to my topic, and I used the majority of the information in my presentation. -My information was organized logically, in the best possible way to answer my research question. -I internally cited all of my information correctly using MLA citations.
Component 4 Create and Communicate Results
I can write informatively to share complex ideas and my own analysis (W9-10.2).	Beginning -My presentation was short on information; it was mostly my own opinion rather than fact-based. -I didn't really show any connection between my topic and the novel; my ideas were simplistic, and analysis wasn't included.	Developing -My presentation included good information, but I'm unsure if audience learned anything other than what they already knew. -My presentation focused mainly on either my own ideas or on the novel; the two didn't really tie together.	Accomplished -My presentation was information-based; I attempted to help the audience learn something new. -My presentation included both my ideas and analysis of the novel; It clearly showed the relationship between the two.	Exemplary -My presentation clearly provided information to my audience; they learned something new. -My ideas and analysis were complex; what I presented made us think and challenged us to examine both the topic and the novel more critically.
I can use technology to write - taking advantage of its ability to link and display information (W9-10.6).	Beginning -I did not use PowerPoint (or a similar program) at all. -I did not use any style or design, only regular background and text. -We weren't able to watch my presentation due to technology glitches.	Developing -I used some of the features available in PowerPoint to enhance my presentation, but it was pretty simplistic. -I didn't really use any particular style or design to unify my presentation. -Technological glitches were somewhat disruptive to my presentation.	Accomplished -I used the features available in PowerPoint to link, display, and/or enhance my presentation. -My style and design had some inconsistencies. -There were no major technological glitches that detracted from my presentation.	Exemplary -I consistently used the features available in PowerPoint to link, display and/or enhance my presentation. -My style and design were consistent throughout. -There were no technological glitches that detracted from my presentation.
I can demonstrate competent usage of standard English grammar and usage (L9-10.1).	Beginning -My presentation contained many usage and grammar errors. -My paragraphing and/or arrangement of material was nonexistent; everything ran together.	Developing -My grammar errors were not serious. -My paragraphing and/or arrangement of material was irregular and somewhat confusing.	Accomplished -My grammar and usage were correct. -My paragraphing and/or arrangement of material was correct and logical.	Exemplary -My grammar and usage added to the clarity of my presentation. -My paragraphing and/or arrangement of material enhanced my presentation.
I can demonstrate competent usage of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling (L9-10.2).	Beginning -My spelling errors made it impossible to read my information. -I had incorrect punctuation and capitalization throughout my presentation.	Developing -My spelling was correct on common words. -My end punctuation and easy capitalization were mostly correct.	Accomplished -My spelling was generally correct. -My punctuation and capitalization were usually correct.	Exemplary -All of my words, even more difficult ones, were spelled correctly. -I used accurate punctuation and capitalization.
I can write following the guidelines of an MLA style manual (L9-10.3).	Beginning -I don't know if I followed MLA guidelines; I didn't really check or consider how I cited sources. -There were many errors in my citations, when I remembered to cite sources at all.	Developing -I followed MLA guidelines to the best of my knowledge; I did not ask for help or consult any resources. -There were several errors in my citations.	Accomplished -I followed MLA guidelines, as they were presented in class, in my presentation; I asked for help in citing sources but didn't seek out the information myself. -The majority of my citations (internal and bibliography) were correct.	Exemplary -I followed MLA guidelines in my presentation, consulting a style sheet, website, or style guide if necessary. -All of my citations (internal and bibliography) were correct.
Component 5 Assess Process and Product
I can strengthen my writing by revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W9-10.5).	Beginning -I did not revise or make corrections to my presentation after I initially created it. -My presentation needed revision as there were several errors.	Developing -I corrected surface errors in my presentation (spellings, punctuation, font sizes, etc.), but I didn't spend much time actually revising. -My presentation had a few issues; it could definitely have been more polished.	Accomplished -I made revisions to my presentation once or twice before sharing it with the class. -I was happy with my overall presentation.	Exemplary -I revised my presentation several times before it was ready to share with the class. -I shared my best-possible work with my audience.
I can assess my own work.	Beginning -I did not complete the self-assessment process by filling out a rubric for myself.	Developing -I completed the self-assessment process, but I didn't really put any effort into it.	Accomplished -I completed the self-assessment process; I read each of the learning targets and possible options before choosing a score for myself for each target.	Exemplary -I completed the self-assessment process; I considered each learning target carefully and gave myself scores that reflected my true learning and effort.

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