iRubric: My Culture Individual Presentation rubric

Does not meet minimum word count. Multiple grammatical and spelling errors. Does not give any details about the influence of culture upon the student. Information about chosen culture is unclear. Student does not give examples of their culture and where it came from. Student does not have a thesis statement. Receives less than 7 on writing rubric.

Meets minimum word count. Has few grammatical and spelling errors. Student attempts to relate to the chosen culture. Chosen culture information is present and identifiable. Student has less than 5 examples of culture and where that culture came from. Student has a thesis statement however it is not clear. Receives less than a 10 score on writing rubric but higher than 7.

Exceeds minimum word count (more than 1 page to 2.5 pages pages) or student exceeds maximum word count(Over 3 pages). Student gives a minimum of 5 examples of their own culture and examples of where that culture came from. The student has a thesis statement that is easily identified in the introduction. Student shows an understanding of how their lives are impacted by chosen culture. Chosen culture information is well presented. Receives at least a 10 score on writing rubric.

Word count is maximized (3 pages) without exceeding 2000. Essay is grammatical and spelling error free. Student shows a clear understanding of how chosen culture relates to their life and gives multiple examples. Chosen culture information is plentiful and well presented. Student shows a clear understanding of the region and its cultural impact on the world. Receives above a 10 score on writing rubric.

Presentation is short and shows little thought. Student shows little or no understanding of chosen culture.

Presentation shows thought and is of appropriate length but is missing key components represented in essay and created presentation. Student shows an understanding of chosen culture but lacks ability to define details.

Presentation has clearly been practiced. Presentation is of appropriate length of 90 seconds. Student includes key components of project. Student shows an understanding of the chosen culture and is able to discuss details about the chosen culture.

Student shows a vast understanding of chosen culture and is able to discuss specifics of chosen culture in detail. Student is well prepared and delivers a polished presentation of appropriate length of 90 seconds.

• Does not recognize or does not acknowledge the legitimacy of differences in perspectives pertaining to the problem
Student accomplishes the following:
ü identifies one perspective and does not recognize other perspectives pertaining to the problem

• Identifies a limited number of perspectives pertaining to the problem
Student accomplishes the following:
ü identifies a limited number of perspectives pertaining to the problem
ü identifies only those perspectives explicitly stated in article

• Identifies multiple perspectives pertaining to the problem however, does not analyze the influences on differing perspectives
Student accomplishes the following:
ü identifies multiple perspectives pertaining to the problem
ü may identify perspectives not discussed explicitly in case

• Assembles an analysis of multiple perspectives pertaining to the problem
Student accomplishes previous and one or more of the following:
ü explains the influences on differing perspectives
ü compares and/or contrasts differing perspectives