1. 1 GT Multigenre Research Project 5 th Grade

2. 2 Table of Contents Parent Letter Parent Letter............. 3 Proposal Proposal................ 4 Project Checklist Project Checklist.......... 5 Multigenre RubricsMultigenre Rubrics......... 7 Project Checklist Rubric Project Checklist Rubric....48 Presentation Rubric Presentation Rubric....... 49

3. 3 Parent Letter Table of Contents

4. 4 Proposal Table of Contents

5. 5 Multigenre Project Checklist Table of Contents

6. 6 Rubrics for 5 th Grade GT Multigenre Research Project 5 th Grade Table of Contents

7. 7 Table of Contents: Rubrics Proposal 9 Chapter Book Review10 Bibliography11 Response to Biography, Autobiography, or Historical Fiction 13 Response to Advertisement14 Response to Editorial15 Response to Political Cartoon16 Response to Primary Sources17 Response to Poetry18 Allegory20 Book Jacket21 Book Review22 Brochure23 Comic Strip24 Commercial25 Compare/Contrast Essay26 Double Voice Poem27 Drama28 Fable29 Flip Book30 Folktale 31 Game 32 Interview 33 Legend 34 Lyric Poem 35 Myth 36 Newscast 37 Newsletter 38 Newspaper 39 Oral History 40 Parody 41 Resume 42 Satire 43 Science Fiction 44 Speech 45 Tall Tale 46 Timeline 47 Multigenre Presentation Checklist48 Multigenre Presentatin Checklist Rubric49 Table of Contents

8. 8 Created The following items are required for the portfolio. Table of Contents

9. 9 Proposal Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a proposal Includes formal heading body and closing; summary of why you want to do the project, outline of the proposal; list of possible items to include in genre study. Missing one of the following: formal heading body and closing; summary of why you want to do the project, outline of the proposal; list of possible items to include in genre study. Missing more than one of the following: ormal heading body and closing; summary of why you want to do the project, outline of the proposal; list of possible items to include in genre study. Supporting Details At least 10 how or why questions listed. Less than 10 how or why questions listed. Less than eight accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Created—only final draft presented Created—only one draft presented. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

10. 10 Chapter Book Review Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a chapter book review Includes title, author, publisher, copyright date, # pages, setting, character, plot, and personal opinion. Missing one of the following: title, author, publisher, copyright date, # pages, setting, character, plot, and personal opinion. Missing more than one of the following: title, author, publisher, copyright date, # pages, setting, character, plot, and personal opinion. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Created—only final draft presented Created—only one draft presented A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

11. 11 Bibliography Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a bibliography You select a variety of research sources and they are all written at the appropriate level for this project ’s purpose. The sources you select are less varied, but most are written at the appropriate level for this project ’s purpose. You select mostly one source type (i.e., Internet sites, books, etc.) and few are written at the appropriate level for this project ’s purpose. Level You correctly cite at least ten sources using a citation style described in class. www.easybib.com www.citationmachine.org You cite at least eight sources and try to use a citation style described in class, but have some difficulty. You cite at least five sources using a citation style other than one described in class. Supporting Details Your sources are interesting and they are all clearly related to your topic. Your sources cover your topic, but they are less interesting and the relationship to your project is less clear. Some of your sources cover your topic, but the sources are uninspiring and their relationship to your project is unclear. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

12. 12 Response The following pieces must be copied into your portfolio, with a written response. Table of Contents

13. 13 Response to Biography, Autobiography, or Historical Fiction Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a biography, autobiography, or historical fiction Includes genre identified; major events in subject’s life, qualities of subject, qualities of people who helped shape their sense of identity or achievement. Missing one of the following: genre identified; major events in subject’s life, qualities of subject, qualities of people who helped shape their sense of identity or achievement. Missing more than one of the following: genre identified; major events in subject’s life, qualities of subject, qualities of people who helped shape their sense of identity or achievement. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

14. 14 Response to Advertisement Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Presentation Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

15. 15 Response to Editorial Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Presentation Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

16. 16 Response to Political Cartoon Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Presentation Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

17. 17 Response to Primary Sources Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Presentation Item identified as a primary or secondary source. Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Item identified as a primary or secondary source. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Item identified as a primary or secondary source. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. A= 10 - 12 / B = 7 - 9 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

18. 18 Response to Poetry Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of poetry Includes: type of poem identified, the feeling of poem identified. Missing one of the following: type of poem identified, the feeling of poem identified. Missing more than one of the following: type of poem identified, the feeling of poem identified. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

19. 19 Created or Responded to Choose at least three of the following items. Table of Contents

20. 20 Allegory Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of an allegory Includes literary, dramatic, or pictorial representation with two levels of meaning. One level provides a literal, and seemingly superficial meaning, but a second level reveals a deeper, symbolic meaning. Missing one of the following: literary, dramatic, or pictorial representation with two levels of meaning. One level provides a literal, and seemingly superficial meaning, but a second level reveals a deeper, symbolic meaning. Missing more than one of the characteristics of an allegory Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

21. 21 Book Jacket Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a book jacket Includes genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Missing one of the following: genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Missing more than one of the following: genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

22. 22 Book Review Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a book review Includes genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Missing one of the following: genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Missing more than one of the following: genre, setting, characters, plot, and personal opinion. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

23. 23 Brochure Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a brochure Includes clear and interesting cover page, headlines use analogy or word play, has logo, has a theme, text easy to read and understand. Missing one of the following: clear and interesting cover page, headlines use analogy or word play, has logo, has a theme, text easy to read and understand. Missing more than one of clear and interesting cover page, headlines use analogy or word play, has logo, has a theme, text easy to read and understand. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

24. 24 Comic Strip Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a comic strip Includes at least one frame, character, action, dialogue, caption. Missing one of the following: at least one frame, character, action, dialogue, caption. Missing more than one of the following: at least one frame, character, action, dialogue, caption. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

25. 25 Commercial Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a commercial Includes the following: specific information, be entertaining, include visuals, captions and dialogue. Missing one of the following: specific information, be entertaining, include visuals, captions and dialogue. Missing more than one of the following: specific information, be entertaining, include visuals, captions and dialogue. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

26. 26 Compare/Contrast Essay Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a compare/ contrast essay. Includes 3 or more well developed examples or reasons for each similarity or difference. Missing one of the 3 or more well developed examples or reasons for each similarity or difference. Missing more than one of the 3 or more well developed examples or reasons for each similarity or difference. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

27. 27 Double Voice Poem Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a double voice poem Includes the following: two columns, two different types of font, information mixed with questions or comments (as interruptions.) Missing one of the following: two columns, two different types of font, information mixed with questions or comments (as interruptions.) Missing more than one of the following: two columns, two different types of font, information mixed with questions or comments (as interruptions.) Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

28. 28 Drama Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a drama Has characteristics of a drama: characters, plot, theme, and dialogue Missing one of the following: including a piece of the original work and the imitation. Missing more than one of the following: including a piece of the original work and the imitation. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

29. 29 Fable Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteri stics of a fable Includes characteristics of fables: animal characters with human characteristics, problem to solve, moral to story, story teaches lesson. Missing one of the characteristics of fables: animal characters with human characteristics, problem to solve, moral to story, story teaches lesson. Missing more than one of the characteristics of fables: animal characters with human characteristics, problem to solve, moral to story, story teaches lesson. Supportin g Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentati on Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

30. 30 Flip Book Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a flip book Includes the following: labels, all pages have text and or drawings, book assembled correctly and neatly Missing one of the following: labels, all pages have text and or drawings, book assembled correctly and neatly Missing more than one of the following: labels, all pages have text and or drawings, book assembled correctly and neatly Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

31. 31 Folktale Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteri stics of a folktale Includes characteristics of folktales: “once upon a time”, number three, good and bad characters, happy ending, repetition, common people or animals, problem to solve. Missing one of the characteristics of folktales: “once upon a time”, number three, good and bad characters, happy ending, repetition, common people or animals, problem to solve. Missing more than one of the characteristics of folktales: “once upon a time”, number three, good and bad characters, happy ending, repetition, common people or animals, problem to solve. Supportin g Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentati on Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

32. 32 Game Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a game Includes the following: instructions, object of game, game materials, rules. Missing one of the following: instructions, object of game, game materials, rules. Missing more than one of the following: instructions, object of game, game materials, rules. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

33. 33 Interview Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of an interview Includes the following: at least 10 well prepared questions, tone set during interview, all copies of interview attached. Missing one of the following: introduction, body, conclusion. Missing more than one of the following: introduction, body, conclusion. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

34. 34 Lyric Poem Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a lyric poem Includes the following: poem expressing thought and feeling, can be sung or recited. Missing one of the following: poem expressing thought and feeling, can be sung or recited. Missing more than one of the following: poem expressing thought and feeling, can be sung or recited. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

35. 35 Myth Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a myth Includes hero, intervention of gods, natural world problem explained, lesson for reader. Missing one of the following: hero, intervention of gods, natural world problem explained, lesson for reader. Missing more than one of the following: hero, intervention of gods, natural world problem explained, lesson for reader. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

36. 36 Newscast Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a newscast Includes headline, opening sentence, who, what, when where why. Missing pieces. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

37. 37 Newsletter Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a newsletter Includes the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, picture with caption. Missing one of the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, picture with caption. Missing more than one of the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, picture with caption. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

38. 38 Newspaper Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a newspaper Includes the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, letter to editor, picture with caption. Missing one of the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, letter to editor, picture with caption. Missing more than one of the following: hard news story, advertising, editorial, letter to editor, picture with caption. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

39. 39 Oral History Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of an oral history Includes interview questions, tape of interview, and final draft. Missing one of the following: interview questions, tape of interview, and final draft. Missing more than one of the following: interview questions, tape of interview, and final draft. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

40. 40 Parody Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a parody Has characteristics of a parody, including a piece of the original work and the imitation. Missing one of the following: including a piece of the original work and the imitation. Missing more than one of the following: including a piece of the original work and the imitation. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

41. 41 Resume Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a resume Includes characteristics of a resume: no graphics, large type, refers to specific job, includes requirements for job. Missing one of the characteristics of a resume: no graphics, large type, refers to specific job, includes requirements for job. Missing more than one of the characteristics of a resume: no graphics, large type, refers to specific job, includes requirements for job. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

42. 42 Essay Using Satire Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of an essay using satire Includes characteristics of a satire, including using a human vice or stupidity that is attacked through irony or sarcasm. Missing one of the characteristics of a satire: including using a human vice or stupidity that is attacked through irony or sarcasm. Missing more than one of the characteristics of a satire: including using a human vice or stupidity that is attacked through irony or sarcasm. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

43. 43 Speech Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a speech Includes the following: introduction, body, conclusion. Missing one of the following: introduction, body, conclusion. Missing more than one of the following: introduction, body, conclusion. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

44. 44 Tall Tale Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a tall tale Includes characteristics of tall tales, including colorful character with heroic personalities, specific setting, and hyperbole. Missing one of the characteristics of tall tales: colorful character with heroic personalities, specific setting, and hyperbole. Missing more than one of the characteristics of tall tales: colorful character with heroic personalities, specific setting, and hyperbole. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

45. 45 Legend Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a legend Includes characteristics of legend, including story told as history, human meeting supernatural creature, blend facts and improbable elements. Missing one of the characteristics of legend: story told as history, human meeting supernatural creature, blend facts and improbable elements. Missing more than one of the characteristics of legend: story told as history, human meeting supernatural creature, blend facts and improbable elements. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

46. 46 Science Fiction Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of science fiction Includes characteristics of science fiction: scientific principles or technology,, aliens or life on other world, comment on important issue in society. Missing one of the characteristics of science fiction: scientific principles or technology,, aliens or life on other world, comment on important issue in society. Missing more than one of the characteristics of science fiction: scientific principles or technology,, aliens or life on other world, comment on important issue in society. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents

47. 47 Timeline Table of Contents Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score Characteristics of a timeline Includes characteristics of a timeline: at least 10 significant dates, title, graphic, and caption for each date on timeline. Missing at least one of the following: at least 10 significant dates, title, graphic, and caption for each date on timeline. Missing more than one of the following: at least 10 significant dates, title, graphic, and caption for each date on timeline. Supporting Details At least three accurate details from yearlong focus. Less than three accurate details from yearlong focus. Mechanics Free from errors.At least two errors.More than two errors. Neatness Easy to read, see, or hear. Hard to read, see, or hear. Presentation Created--all drafts presented Found item presented along with a written response which includes why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. Created—only final draft presented Found item presented along with a written response which is missing more than one of the following: why the piece should be included, how the piece was found, what you learned from the piece, and how the piece helped you continue your research. A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score =

48. 48 Multigenre Portfolio Checklist Rubric Table of Contents

49. 49 Presentation Rubric Exemplary =3 Satisfactory =2 Needs Improvement =1 Your Score A= 12 - 15 / B = 8 - 11 / C = 6 - 8 Your Total Score = Table of Contents