Hot Zone Project for Honors Biology Option 1: Create a Scrap Book Many events transpired in the Hot Zone by Richard Preston. For one of the events, create a scrap book page of the event. To help, think about all the kinds of mementos you would put in a scrap book if you had one. Then create a scrap book page of the event, cutting out pictures from magazines or drawing the mementos for the scrap book. Phrases/words to describe the objects are okay. The scrap book must use color, be neat and orderly, and contain no grammatical/spelling errors. Option 2: Create a Newspaper Article Many events transpired in the Hot Zone by Richard Preston. For one of the events, pretend your are a newspaper reporter at the scene of the event. Create a news article that could be published in a newspaper on the event. Include who, what, when, where, why, and how. The article should include quotes from relevant characters as well as images from the scene. The article must be formatted like a newspaper story. A title should be included. Black and white is acceptable for this newspaper article. Use newspaper article templates online to help you with the format. Due Date: ______________________ The Hot Zone Newspaper Article Rubric CATEGORY Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Who, What, When, Where & How The article includes all of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how). The article includes 3-4 of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how). The article addresses 2 of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how). The article does not include the 5 W’s and/or is a summary of the entire book. Articles - Purpose The article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. The article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph, but lacks a clear understanding of the topic. The article does not establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph. The article is more than 25% off-topic. Articles - Supporting Details The details in the article are clear, The details in the article are clear and The details in the article are clear and The details in more than 30% of the
effective, and vivid 90-100% of the time. pertinent 80-90% of the time. pertinent 70-80% of the time. article are neither clear nor pertinent. Articles - Interest The article contains facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles exceptionally interesting to readers. The article contains facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers. The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read. The article does not contain facts or figures that might make it interesting to read. Format and length 1 page. Typed, double spaced, 1" margins, Times New Roman. 1 page. Typed, double spaced, 1" margins, Times New Roman. 3/4+ pages. Typed, double spaced, 1" margins, Times New Roman. Less than 3/4 page. NOT typed, double spaced, 1" margins, Times New Roman. Spelling and Proofreading 0-1 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. 2-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. 4-5 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. 6+ spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. Total Score: __________________________________________ The Hot Zone Scrapbook Page Rubric CATEGORY Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Organization Format Disorganized & confusing; lacks a logical format. Somewhat organized; some logical formatting. Presented in a logical, thoughtful manner; good organization. Extremely logical format; organization enhanced project and was very effective.
Appearance Illegible writing, inappropriate use of materials, messy physical appearance. Legible writing, print too small or too large, fairly good use of materials. Legible writing, characters, clean & neat. Word processed or very neatly written, clean & neatly. Creativity Little or no creativity used; bland, predictable and lacked “zip.” Added a few original touches to enhance project but did not incorporate throughout. Clever at times; thoughtfully and uniquely presented. Very clever & presented with originality; a unique approach; truly enhanced the project. Content The project demonstrates little understanding and comprehension of the novel through less than 2 visual representations of the main characters, setting, and general theme of the novel. Few to no visuals are identified with an explanation. The project demonstrates partial understanding and comprehension of the novel through 3 visual representations of the main characters, setting, and general theme of the novel. Some visuals are identified with an explanation. The project demonstrates general understanding and comprehension of the novel through 4 visual representations of the main characters, setting, and general theme of the novel. Most visuals are identified with an explanation. The project demonstrates complete understanding and comprehension of the novel through 5 or more visual representation of the main characters, setting, and general theme of the novel. The project is focused and fully developed. All visuals are identified with a written explanation. Spelling and Proofreading More than five errors Three to five errors One or two errors No errors Total Score: __________________________________________