Build On and/or Challenge a Partner’s Idea What do you about the idea of … How would you add to this idea? Do you agree? What might be other points of view? What are other ideas? How does that connect to the idea … I would add … I want to expand on your point about … To add to your idea of … Then again, I think that … Another way to look at this could be … Yet I wonder also if … If ________, then ______ What struck me what you said … Synthesize Conversation Points What have we discussed so far? How should we synthesize what we covered? Summarizing the main points … What can we agree upon? What main points can we What was the original question? What key idea can we take away? We can say … The main theme/point seems to be As a result of this conversation, we think that we should … How does this sound? What if we? The evidence seems to suggest … Product Criteria Elements Have you ever gotten an assignment and thought, “Huh, I wonder what it should look like?” The following Product Criteria Elements will answer that question by providing guidelines still allowing you to exercise creativity. If, for example, you are creating a Cartoon (and you will this year), the expectation is for it to be … (see below). These elements will cover most you will encounter in class and on homework. If you have questions, please see me before or after school or send your question to me via email. GUMS – Correct grammar/usage/mechanics/spelling is required on all work. Brochure Pictures relate to Attractive and neat layout Folded with information on each panel Neat and clear writing highlighting important points Correct spelling Concept Map/Web Has major topic in center of diagram Shows details about the topic with lines and/or circles radiating from the center Visually relationships of details or ideas to one another Neat and legible
Cartoon Creative AND Original Conveys a message Clear writing with correct spelling Neatly drawn Poignant, humorous and contain a “gotcha” effect on the reader Crossword Puzzle Each word intersects with another in at least one space Correct spelling Accurate definitions indicating Across and Down Neat and presentation Chart Well organized sections divided by Clear and neat writing Has a title and sub-titles Accurate information Correct spelling Diorama Realistic depiction of Sides have background scenery 3-dimensional figures/objects in fore-ground Durable construction Accurate Collage Has a solid backing Visually attractive and neat Pictures overlap Creative and original Has title/labels spelled correctly Drawing Pictures are clear and understandable Neatly done Shows topic accurately Creative and original Paper is neat and free of erasure marks Product Criteria Elements, cont Book/Strip Original and creative Frames sequenced correctly story or idea through pictures Characters/objects clearly draw (no marks) writing with correct spelling Humorous or insightful Flowchart Has items in sequential order Shows relationship b/w items by use of arrows, lines or other flowchart symbols Labels and items are neatly written & legible Each item has a short explanation Game Clear and understandable rules Well constructed Visually appealing Relates to being studied Model Accurate representation of information Durable and well-constructed Neatness Creative use of materials
Graph Labels/Title Accurate data plotted correctly Ruled measurements Easy to understand Neatness Mosaic Picture or design clearly shown Uses small bits of material to make picture Neatness Has backing – won’t easily fall apart Poster Original and creative Has correctly spelled Attractive, colorful visuals Clear and neat writing, no erase marks Shows topic well Tableau Scene is accurate and conveys information about topic Costumes are accurate for person and time period No movement or talking during viewing Participants remain in character PowerPoint or Photo Story Presentation Original and creative Visually appealing Well organized, w/appropriate (classroom and topic) pictures and descriptions Demonstrates good use of technology Technology works appropriately Time Line Title Chronological Important events indicated Well-plotted time spans Neat, legible, and creative Correct spelling Radio Report Clear and understandable Uses descriptive words Records quality is good Has sound effects or music within time limits Venn Diagram Has two or more overlapping circles Legible and neat Labeled accurately Shows similarities and differences Has title and conclusions Product Criteria Elements, cont Illustrated Booklet Has description of pictures Pictures match topic Organized in a logical fashion Neat and visually appealing Correct spelling and grammar Mural Hangs on a wall Is a rectangular shape at least 12” x 36” Shows several objects, people, and/or scenes Colorful and neat
Map Correct location of places Clearly written key, symbols, labels Labels/places spelled correctly Physical maps completed with common icons and colors for each element Shapes of places and scales are accurate Neatly colored Oral Report/Presentation Voice projection, clarity and expression Eye contact Appropriate body language and gestures Correct timing Mobile Creative and Original Relevant to topic Items are balanced and hang from a central point or structure Construction is durable Visually appealing Picture Postcard Picture on front is visually interesting Picture relates to (clear and understandable Cards are either 4” x 5” or 4” x 6” Appropriate message is included on back Poem Appropriate format and poetic structure Title Rich vocabulary Relevant to subject Correct spelling, mechanics, and punctuation Song Appropriate content Has rhythm Words and music go together Can be sung; auditory appeal Script for Skit or Play Dialog for all characters clearly indicated Stage directions included Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation Organized and interesting Neatly written or typed Video Filming is clear Organized flow of events Accurate timing music, and/or sound effects are clear and understandable