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"Victim" Research Final Project 
This is where you apply what you have learned from your research using one of the following activities: 1. Create a short story (fictional). 2. Write an autobiography or biography (nonfiction). 3. Create a video or power point. 4. Write a script and perform a monologue (#3 or #4 may be fiction or nonfiction). Be sure to answer the four essential questions asked in the project instructions and posted at the left side of this rubric. The rubric for "Victim" Final Project applies to all activity choices, counting for 90% of your grade. In addition, please observe the rubric which applies to your project mode.
Rubric Code: XX65CW
By beowulf
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric "Victim" Final Project
The story told should be embedded with the knowledge gained through research and demonstrates the student's understanding by his/her application of that knowledge as a real-world event.
  Poor

Student(s) need to meet with the teacher to discuss this project and where it fell short.

65 pts

Fair

Student(s) appear to have the idea of what is required of the task but are missing details, limiting their application to the real-world.

75 pts

Good

Student(s) are gaining control of their knowledge and need some refinement in applying it to the real-world.

85 pts

Distinguished

Student(s) have demonstrated an understanding of researched knowledge, characterization, and are able to apply it to the real-world.

100 pts

Answers four essential questions
90 %

Does someone become a victim by default or what other factors are involved? Who is more likely to be victimized in some way? How is race, gender, environment, socioeconomic status, education, or age an influence? How do other react to victims and what is appropriate?
Poor

In the characterization of this story, the student demonstrates a lack of understanding of the type of victim or victimization researched by lacking the language and detail needed; student answers no more than two of the four essential questions and leaves unanswered questions in the reader's or observer's mind.
Fair

In the characterization of this story, the student demonstrates a sketchy understanding of the type of victim or victimization researched by lacking the language and detail needed; student answers only three of the four essential questions concerning victims/victimization and leaves unanswered questions in the reader's or observer's mind.
Good

In the characterization of this story, the student demonstrates some understanding of the type of victim or victimization researched through language and detail; student answers the four essential questions concerning victims/victimization but leaves unanswered questions in the reader's or observer's mind
Distinguished

In the characterization of this story, the student demonstrates a strong understanding of the type of victim or victimization researched through carefully selected language and detail; student clearly answers the four essential questions concerning victims/victimization.
Written Project Rubric
This Rubric will be used for short stories and (auto)biographies.
  Emerging

Writer needs help with all aspects of writing.

65 pts

Gaining Control

Writer demonstrates ability in some aspects of writing and needs more development.

75 pts

Strong

Writer demonstrates sufficient ability in writing but needs some refinement.

85 pts

Distinguished

Writer demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of writing.

100 pts

Writing Conventions and Skills
10 %

Writer is expected to adhere to the conventions of writing in the English language, use correct spelling, complex sentences, transitions between paragraphs, punctuate correctly, and use specific, sophisticated and economical word choices.
Emerging

Writer attempts to apply conventions of writing; word choices are not in agreement; there are more than five punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Gaining Control

Writer applies conventions of writing; uses correct word choices and there are five or fewer spelling/punctuation errors.
Strong

Writer applies conventions of writing; uses complex sentences; no more than three grammar/punctuation errors; transitions are usually smooth between paragraphs. Word choices are effective with no spelling errors.
Distinguished

Writer demonstrates proficiency in use of conventions of writing; uses complex sentences, accurate grammar/punctuation; transitions are smooth between paragraphs; words are specific, sophisticated, and spelled correctly.
Video
Use this Rubric for the video task option. This is a guideline for the production of the video itself. The content will be graded under the
  Poor

Students show little skill in producing a video.

65 pts

Fair

Students demonstrate some skill in producing a video.

75 pts

Good

Students demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skill in producing a video.

85 pts

Excellent

Students demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and skill in producing a video.

100 pts

Overall Video Quality
10 %

The video should contain footage or pictures appropriate to the story. Voice, music, and sound effects are optional, but if present must meet standards of appropriateness, synchronization, and is not too loud or too soft. Maximum length should be 10 minutes & not too short, failing to tell the story. ALL clips, photos, and sound used from other sources must be correctly cited.
Poor

Video presentation is basic. Action/pictures lack appropriateness to topic; voice and/or music and/or sound effects are not appropriate for the story; video is too short to tell the story; clips, photos, and sound are incorrectly cited.
Fair

Video presentation is basic. Action/pictures are appropriate to topic with some lighting difficulties making visibility erratic; voice and/or music and/or sound effects are appropriate but volume level is inconsistent and unsynchronized with pictures. Audience attention may tend to wander. Video more than 10 minutes in length. Clips, photos, and sound are correctly cited.
Good

Video presentation is basic. Action/pictures are appropriate to topic and are clearly visible; voice and/or music and/or sound effects are appropriate but volume level is inconsistent; holds attention of audience. Video is no more than 10 minutes in length. Clips, photos, and sound are correctly cited.
Excellent

Video presentation demonstrates originality and creativity. Action/pictures are appropriate to topic and are clearly visible; voice and/or music and/or sound effects enhance the project. Overall the production catches and holds audience attention. Video is no more than 10 minutes in length. Clips, photos, and sound are correctly cited.
Power Point
Use this Rubric for the Power Point task. This is a guideline for the Power Point itself. The content will be graded under the
  Poor

Student(s) demonstrate lack of skill/knowledge in producing a Power Point presentation.

65 pts

Fair

Student(s) demonstrate some skill/knowledge in producing a Power Point presentation.

75 pts

Good

Student(s) demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skill in producing a Power Point.

85 pts

Excellent

Students demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and skill in producing a Power Point.

100 pts

Overall Quality
10 %

Power Point presentation should contain pictures/graphics appropriate to the story. Voice, music, and sound effects are optional, but if present must meet standards of appropriateness, synchronization, and is not too loud or too soft. Maximum length should be 10 minutes & not too short, failing to tell the story. ALL clips, photos, and sound used from other sources must be correctly cited.
Poor

Presentation is basic; pictures/graphics lack appropriateness to topic; sound/narrations consistently lacks synchronization with frames & are not appropriate for the story; presentation is too short to tell the story; photos/graphics and sound are incorrectly or not cited.
Fair

Presentation is basic; pictures/graphics are appropriate to topic and are clearly visible; sound effects/narration are slightly off time and/or volume level is inconsistent; holds attention of audience. length is no more than 10 minutes and tells a complete story; photos/graphics and sound are incorrectly cited.
Good

Presentation is basic; pictures/graphics are appropriate to topic and are clearly visible; sound effects/narration are slightly off time and/or volume level is inconsistent; holds attention of audience. length is no more than 10 minutes and tells a complete story; photos/graphics and sound are correctly cited.
Excellent

Presentation demonstrates originality and creativity; pictures/graphics are appropriate to topic and are clearly visible; sound effects/narration is appropriate and good volume level and enhances the project. The production catches and holds audience attention; is no longer than 10 minutes and tells a complete story; photos, graphics, and sound are correctly cited.
Monologue
Use this Rubric for the monologue task. A monologue is an oral presentation-a one-man act. The story-teller assumes the role of first or third person for the purpose of this assignment.
  Poor

Performance detracts from the intended story.

65 pts

Fair

Performance communicates message and holds audience attention with difficulty.

75 pts

Good

Performance communicates clear message and generally holds audience attention.

85 pts

Excellent

Performance is engaging and holds audience attention with clear message.

100 pts

Overall Performance
10 %

The performance is to be memorized, not read and display emotion/expression, should tell a complete story, words must be well articulated and voice controlled; presentation should not exceed 10 minutes in presentation.
Poor

Performer lacked vocal clarity; forgot lines; did not connect with character; lacked emotion; was too short and did not tell a complete story.
Fair

Performer voice usually strong and clear; some articulation difficulties; forgot less than three lines; attempted emotion and character connectivity but lacked believability; broke character more than once and told a complete story; length was 11 minutes or more.
Good

Performer could be heard with adequate articulation; occasionally hesitated between lines but recovered; emotion attempts were sometimes awkward; character focus was strong and confident. Maintained audience interest and told a complete story not exceeding 10 minutes.
Excellent

Performer had excellent articulation, voice control, and could be easily heard; all lines were memorized and delivered with intentional emotions; monologue flowed in character; maintained audience attention and emotional involvement and told a complete story not exceeding 10 minutes.



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