A Crossroads Resource

Unit 1: A World of Their Own: The Americas to 1500

Question/Problem 2: What was life like for the Indians before the arrival of Columbus?

Evaluation of Student Product and Oral Presentation

Artifact:
Student product is an accurate and authentic representation of an aspect of Indian Culture. It shows creativity & effort.

Excellent student product

 5
Good student product 4
Product is correct and shows some effort 3
Product is correct but little effort 2
Product is incorrect or shows no effort 1
Relationship of Artifact to Culture:
Presentation thoroughly and clearly explains how student product represents a particular aspect of the Indian culture researched.		 Thorough and clear explanation 4
Clear but not thorough explanation 3
Adequate explanation 2
Demonstrates little understanding of relationship 1
Knowledge:
Presentation includes information about an Indian culture researched from several resources.		 Excellent information 4
Good information 3
Adequate information 2
Knows little about culture 1
Organization:
Presentation includes introduction, information linked together in clear way, and a summary or conclusion. 		Presentation is organized 2
Presentation is disorganized 1
Speaking:
Presenter speaks loudly and clearly enough to be heard, demonstrates good posture,and refers only occasionally to notes.		 Successful use of speaking skills 2
Little use of speaking skills 1
Timing:
Presentation should take only the amount of time assigned by the teacher. 		Timing correct 2
Too long or too short 1
19-18 = Excellent
17-16 = Good
15-14 = Satisfactory
13-12 = Needs Improvement
11- 6 = Unsatisfactory
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