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Buffalo Hide Symbols 
You will tell the story of your life using 15 or more symbols instead of words. Create present day symbols that have clear meaning. Then write your symbols in sequential order. Follow the Native American Indian buffalo hide story model. Compare your symbols to the Native American symbols. Which ones are similar? Which Native American symbols have changed over time?
Rubric Code: WX44C9B
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  In Progress/ Needs Improvement

1 pts

Average

5 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Representation of symbol

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

Your symbols are few and / or do not show clear meaning.
Average

Your paper representation doesn't clearly show your symbol.
Excellent

Your paper representation clearly shows your symbol.
Symbol explanation

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

The explanation is too short and it does not relate to the story.
Average

The explanation is either too short or does not relate to the story.
Excellent

The explanation of your symbol shows how it relates to the story.
Similarity

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

Your explanation does not show similarities.
Average

Your explanation is either not about similarities or it is unclear.
Excellent

Your explanation of how your symbols are similar from something else is clear.
Difference

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

Your explanation does not show differences.
Average

Your explanation is either not about differences or it is unclear.
Excellent

Your explanation of how your symbols are different from something else is clear.
Creativity

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

Both your representation and your explanations are not creative or unique.
Average

Either your representation or your explanations are not creative or unique.
Excellent

Your representation and your explanations are creative and unique.
Neatness

In Progress/ Needs Improvement

Both your representation and your writing is not neat and error free.
Average

Either your representation or your writing is not neat or error free.
Excellent

Your representation is made neatly and readable.



Keywords:
  • symbols, Native American Indian, storytelling







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