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Specialist Description and Picture Checklist
Criteria
Possible Points
 | Includes correct definition* of
specialist |
| Correct format 15 |
| Picture included (or place for picture) 5 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar correct 20 |
Total Points 60
*Specialist
definition: A person who specializes in a particular field of study: an
expert
Sample Description and Picture Page
Criteria Possible Points
| Includes name
of specialty and specialist 40 |
| Appropriate
format 10 |
| Includes
teachers' names 5 |
| Includes
Specialist’s grade 5 |
| Includes
school name 5 |
| Includes
current year 5 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Neatly
done 5 |
| Spelling and
grammar correct 20 |
| Creativity 5 |
Total Points 105
Sample Title Page
Criteria Possible Points
| Picture pertains to specialty 10 |
| Appropriate color
included 5 |
| Specialty named on
bookmark 15 |
| Specialist’s name on
bookmark 15 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Neatly
done
5 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 5 |
Total Points 60
| Bookmark less than 6” x 2”
and/or on lined paper loses up to 20 points |
Criteria
| Copy of article pertaining to
specialty attached 10 |
| At least one complete paragraph
review of article 25 |
|
Double-spaced 5 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and
grammar 25 |
| Correct heading 5 |
Total Points 75
NOTE:
Articles from Internet sources are acceptable.
Sirs Discoverer and Electric Library are good sources of
magazine articles.
Game Advertisement
Criteria Possible
Points
| Advertisement pertains to
specialty game 20 |
| Appropriate color
used 5 |
| No less than 10 inches |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar are correct 20 |
Total
Points
Number Facts Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Ten complete sentences that
contain a number fact about the specialty 20 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Skip one line between each
sentence 5 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 25 |
| Correct heading 5 |
Total
Points 60
Nouns Checklist
Criteria: Possible
Points
| Fifteen factual sentences about specialty 15 |
| A minimum of ten common and five proper nouns included 15 |
| Each noun
underlined 15 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Skip one line between each
sentence 5 |
| Spelling and grammar are
correct 25 |
| Correct heading 5 |
Total Points 85
Criteria: Possible Points
| Ten descriptive sentences
pertaining to specialty 10
|
| All adjectives underlined
in each sentence 25 |
| At least ten different
adjectives are used 10
|
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar are
correct 30 |
| Skip one line between
sentences 5 |
| Correct heading 5 |
Total
Possible Points 90
Story Problems
Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Five story problems that
pertain to specialty 5 |
| Complete
sentences
10 |
| Separate answer sheet
showing steps to solve problems 10 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Correct heading on both
papers 10 |
| Spelling and grammar are correct 20 |
Total
Points
60
Sample Story Problems Page
Sample Story Problems Answer Key Page
Stamp Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Picture pertains to
specialty 20 |
| Appropriate color
used 5 |
| Price included on
stamp |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar are correct 20 |
Total
Points
55
A stamp less than 5”x5” and/or on lined paper will lose up
to 20 points.
Sample Stamp
Postmaster General Letter
Checklist
Criteria
Possible Points
| Correct letter format
used 25 |
| Clearly answers the question: |
Why should the U.S. adopt this
stamp?” 25
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar are correct 25 |
Total Points 80
Sample Postmaster General Letter
Questions and Answers Checklist
Criteria Possible Points
| Ten multiple choice
questions about Specialty 20 |
| Answer key on separate
page 20 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Skip line between each question 5 |
| Correct heading on both
papers 10 |
| Spelling and grammar correct 20 |
Total Points 80
Sample Questions and Answers pages
Poem Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Pertains to
specialty 20 |
| Creativity/originality shown 5 |
| Title
included 5 |
| Type of poem indicated in
heading 5 |
| Correct
heading |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Spelling and grammar correct 20 |
Total Points 65
Criteria Possible
Points
| Story pertains to
specialty 20 |
| Title
included 10 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
|
Double-spaced 5 |
| Correct
heading 5 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 20 |
*Papers will also be graded using the six-trait grading method.
Game Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Container requirements |
Neatly designed
container 5
| Game pertains to
specialty 2 |
| Adequate directions
included 20 |
| Spelling and grammar correct 25 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Possible Bonus Points for Creativity 20 |
Total Points
90
NOTE: Extra
points may be given for games that contain a lot of accurate specialty
information.
Criteria Points
Possible
| Game name is in
advertisement 10 |
| Jingle or “catchy phrase”
included 25 |
| Visually appealing (neatly
done) 15 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 25 |
| Specialist’s name easily
found 5 |
Total
Points
100
NOTE:
Advertisements on paper less than 8 ½” X 11” and/or on lined paper will not be
graded.
Advertisements are required.
Alphabet Book Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Each letter is represented with
a word 26 |
| Each word is used correctly in
a complete sentence 26 |
| Each sentence pertains to
specialty 26 |
| An appropriate picture is
included with each letter 26 |
| Each letter is on a separate
page 13 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 26 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
| Correct format
used* 26 |
| Front cover with title and
author’s name 10 |
| Back cover with author’s biography 10 |
Total Points 194
NOTE: Because the alphabet books will be bound, correct format will include borders/margins on every page. See the red border on the sample page for an example.
When I’m 80… Checklist
Criteria Possible
Points
| Minimum of one complete
paragraph 25 |
| Hand-drawn picture
included 10 |
| Appropriate color
used 5 |
| Spelling and grammar
correct 25 |
| Turned in on
time 5 |
Total Points 70
NOTE: Pictures drawn on lined paper will lose up to 20 points.
Bibliography Checklist
Bibliography will be done in class and will be graded based on following directions and having enough sources listed. Keep track of your sources in your binder.
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