A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Assignment

Student Name:	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Digital Devices Paper Content	Student fails to show an understanding of the devices. Paper does not logically flow. Paper answers few (2-3) of the questions asked. Paper does not make use of web resources and is not between 2 and 3 pages in length.	Student shows an average understanding of the devices by presenting content, but paper lacks logical flow. Paper answers some (5-7), but not all, of the questions asked. Paper makes use of some of the web resources, but fails to refer to the sources within the paper. Paper length is between 2 and 3 pages.	Student shows an advanced understanding of the devices by presenting content in a logical fashion and by answering most (7-8), but not all, of the questions asked. Paper makes use and refers to some, but not all, of the web resources and length is between 2 and 3 pages.	Student shows extensive understanding of the devices by presenting content in a logical fashion and by answering all questions. Paper must use and refer to all web resources and length is between 2 and 3 pages.
Digital Devices Paper Grammar, Spelling, & Formatting	Paper either: A: Has more than 5 spelling or grammar mistakes. B: Paper lacks all of these elements: has 2 inch margins, is double spaced throughout, and has student's name, date, and period in a heading.	Paper either: A: Has 4 to 5 spelling or grammar mistakes. B: Paper lacks 2 of these elements: has 2 inch margins, is double spaced throughout, and has student's name, date, and period in a heading.	Paper either: A: Has 1 to 3 spelling or grammar mistakes. B: Paper lacks 1 of these elements: has 2 inch margins, is double spaced throughout, and has student's name, date, and period in a heading.	Paper has no spelling or grammar mistakes. Paper has 2 inch margins, is double spaced throughout, and has student's name, date, and period in a heading.
Pictures Digital, Scanned, Published, & Described	A: Student fails to publish pictures that shows an understanding of the text and makes use of web resources tips for taking great pictures. B: Picture descriptions are not at least 100 words or are not logical and contain meaning. OR Student does not describe any pictures. C:Student only publishes 6 or fewer pictures.	A: Student's pictures represent an average understanding of the text and student vaguely makes use of some of the web resources tips for taking great pictures. B. Picture descriptions are not at least 100 words or are not logical and contain meaning. OR student fails to describe some pictures. C: Student only publishes 7-8 pictures.	Student's pictures represent an advanced understanding of the text and makes use of the web resources tips for taking great pictures. However, the student's descriptions of pictures do not meet expectations. Descriptions are not at least 100 words or are not logical and contain meaning.	Student's pictures represent an extensive understanding of the text and makes use of the web resources tips for taking great pictures. Description of pictures are complete and each picture is described using at least 100 words. Descriptions are logical and contain meaning.
Comments Constructive comments to assigned classmates	Student fails to visit and leave comments for all 5 assigned classmates. OR Student leaves comments that are negative.	*	*	Student visits assigned classmates blog sites and leaves thoughtful and positive comments for each classmate.
Group Collaboration Cooperation, Responsibility, Contributes to Final Product (Rubric)	Student fails to actively cooperate with group members. Student does not show purpose or responsibility and does not contribute in development of a group made rubric.	Student puts forth minimal efforts in the group. Student lacks cooperation and responsibility. Student does little to support group efforts in development of a rubric.	Student does participate in group efforts by listening to group ideas, but does not contribute one's own ideas to the production of a rubric. Student does not show a take charge position in group efforts.	Student actively participates with group members. Student exhibits cooperative skills with group members and supports group members by giving and listening to ideas. Student takes charge and contributes to the production of a group made rubric.