Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
3
Proficient
Re-tell may leave out one
thing or may be spotty. Is
able to answer teacher
questions in a general
manner.
Opinion is general and has
some back-up.
2
Partially Proficient
Re-tell is heavily
scaffolded by teacher. May
go blank on teacher
questions, or has to search
for answers.
Teacher must search for
opinion.
1
Unsatisfactory
Has no idea how to re-tell
in response to teacher
prompt. Has no clue in
response to teacher
questions.
Unable to form coherent
and informed opinion.
Reading Completion
Comprehension (25%)
Assesses Standards: RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.7, and RI.11-12.4 (varies based on student project)
Writing
Students will plan and write an essay, short story, etc. of their choice. Students should focus on improving
their score on the identified 6 Traits Writing Rubric lines, and utilizing the strategies that you have
researched throughout the term. Students must schedule a conference for their draft by March 11th. The
draft is due via Google Drive least 24 hours prior to the scheduled conference. The draft and final
project must be between 3-4 pages double-spaced.
1st Draft: 20% (Graded on 6-Traits Rubric)
Conference: 20%
Final Product: 60%
Assesses Standards: W.11-12.10 and various writing standards (depends on student project)
Speaking
Plan your own presentation (5- 6 minutes long) based on any topic of your choice. Students must schedule a
conference for their draft presentation by March 11th. You must come to the conference prepared to
present your presentation and bring any planned visual aids to your conference (which are
REQUIRED.) The final presentation must be presented to an audience of 6 or more people, but can be
presented in or outside of class. It outside of class, you must have a video of the speech also showing the
number of attendees. If inside of class, you must notify Ms. Zart and schedule a time to present. You must
find a relevant audience for your topic, not just presenting to whoever is convenient. Focus on improving
your score on the identified rubric lines. The speech will be weighted toward the rubric lines that you are to
focus on this term.
Draft Presentation (Graded on Oral Presentation Rubric): 20%
Conference: 20%
Final Presentation (Graded on Oral Presentation Rubric): 60%
Oral Presentation Rubric
Trait
Eye Contact
4
Advanced
3
Proficient
Nonverbal Skills
2
Partially Proficient
1
Unsatisfactory
No movement or descriptive
gestures.
Tension and nervousness is
obvious; has trouble
recovering from mistakes.
Demonstrates a strong,
positive feeling about topic
during entire presentation.
Uses a clear voice and correct,
precise pronunciation of terms
so that all audience members
can hear presentation.
Organization
Presents information in
logical, interesting sequence
which audience can follow.
Visual Aids
Body
Language
Poise
Verbal Skills
Enthusiasm
Elocution
Content
Mechanics
Time Limit
Appropriate
Audience