CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 RATING Reflections All reflections clearly describe October Sky characters and personal experiences. All information relates back to the guiding question. 10 points Most of the reflections describe October Sky characters and personal experiences. Most of the information relates back to the guiding question. 8 points A few of the reflections describe October Sky characters and personal experiences. Does not truly relate to the guiding question. 4- 6 points None of the reflections describe October Sky characters and personal experiences. Does not relate to the guiding question at all. 3 points All reflections include direct quotes from the novel. Personal experiences directly relate or expound upon what characters have discussed. Ch. 1-10 has a reflection, Ch. 11-21 has a reflection and 22-epiologue has a reflection. 10 points Most of the reflections include direct quotes from the novel. Personal experiences directly relate or expound upon what characters have been exposed to. Ch. 1-10 has a reflection, Ch. 11-21 has a reflection and has a reflection. 8 points A few reflections include direct quotes from the novel. Personal experiences somewhat relate or expound upon what characters have been exposed to. Missing 1 or 2 parts. 4- 6 points None of the reflections include direct quotes from the novel. Personal experiences directly relate or expound upon what characters have discussed. Missing 2 or more parts. 3 points Use of Multimedia All of the photographs, audio and/or video files enhance understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships, create interest, and are Most of the graphic elements and multimedia contribute to understanding concepts, ideas and relationships, enhance Some of the graphic elements and multimedia do not contribute to understanding None of the graphic elements or multimedia contribute to understanding concepts, ideas and relationships. The inappropriate use of
appropriate for the chosen purpose. 10 points the written material and create interest. 8 points concepts, ideas and relationships. 4- 6 points multimedia detracts from the content. 3 points All and/or video files present in the eportfolio loaded properly. 10 points Most of the and/or video files present in the eportfolio loaded properly. 8 points A few of the audio and/or video files present in the eportfolio load properly. 4- 6 points Audio and/or video files not present in the eportfolio load properly. 3 points Color of background, fonts, and links enhance the readability and aesthetic quality, and are used consistently throughout the eportfolio. 10 points Color of background, fonts, and links generally enhance the readability of the text, and are generally used consistently throughout the eportfolio. 8 points Color of background, fonts, and links decrease the readability of the text, are distracting and used inconsistently in some places throughout the eportfolio. 4- 6 points Color of background, fonts, and links decrease the readability of the text, are distracting and used inconsistently throughout the eportfolio. 3 points Writing Mechanics There are no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. 10 points There are a few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. These require minor editing and revision. 8 points There are four or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring editing and revision. are more than six errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring major editing and revision. 3 points