8 pts

Exemplary

In-depth synthesis of thoughtfully selected aspects of readings related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Demonstrate further analysis and insight resulting from what you have learned from reading, Includes reference to at least two readings other than those assigned for class.

4 pts

Intermediate

Goes into more detail explaining some specific ideas or issues from readings related to the topic. Makes general connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Includes reference to at least one reading other than those assigned for class.

0 pts

Beginning

Identify some general ideas or issues from readings related to the topic. Readings are only those assigned for the topic.

8 pts

Exemplary

Synthesize, analyze and evaluate thoughtfully selected aspects of ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

4 pts

Intermediate

Synthesize clearly some directly appropriate ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

0 pts

Beginning

Restate some general ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

4 pts

Exemplary

No spelling or grammar errors.

2 pts

Intermediate

Few spelling and grammar errors.

0 pts

Beginning

Many spelling and grammar errors, use of incomplete and run-on sentences, inadequate proof reading.