Language/Writing Systems Rubric

RS Literature 210                                                                            Name:______________                 Period:________

      Language/Writing System:___________________

Writing System/Language Rubric. Use omniglot.com to get started. Must use a natural language. 10% of semester grade.

-125 points total. 100 for the below items, and 25 points for your outline.

 Poster (50 pts.)

____Culturally related and creative border, no pencil used, everything is hand done (15)

____Examples of orthography included and bullets for basic facts about the writing system (20)

____Total design: overall unity, originality/creativity, and cultural connection (15)

Small Group Presentation (25 pts)  

____Share detailed outline, which will be turned in with your project. See outline format. (10)

____Answering questions (5)

____Time _______ (5:00-6:00 minutes) 5-6 minute presentation, followed by 3 minutes of questions and discussion (10)

Content (25 pts)

____Explanation of writing system and classifying and explaining its structure (10)

____Similarities and differences with English analyzed (10)

____Interesting ideas, articulate analysis, historical/cultural context of writing system/language (5)

Outline (25 pts)
____Typed, formal outline (10)
____Five Roman numerals: Intro, supporting points, conclusion (10)
____Detailed and specific language used for support of points (5)

 Point Explanation

(5) Excellent: outstanding, shows originality of ideas, significant effort, thought, planning, research, and work; (4) Average: requirements are met; (3) Below average: shows lack of effort and planning, some elements missing or minimally completed; (2) Weak: shows major lack of effort, elements missing, lack of preparation is apparent; (1) Incomplete: project is unfinished or incomplete in major ways

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