Scoring Guides

Sci-Fi Story	Board Game	Museum
Comic Book	Puppet Show	Crossword Puzzle

 

Creative Story Writing: Sci-Fi Story Teacher's Name ______________________________________ Student's Name (s) ____________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent = 4	Good = 3	Satisfactory = 2	Needs Improvement = 1	Score
Title	Title is creative, sparks interest and is related to the story and topic.	Title is related to the story and topic.	Title is present, but does not appear to be related to the story and topic.	No title.
Characters	The main characters are named and clearly described in text as well as pictures. Most readers could describe the characters accurately.	The main characters are named and described. Most readers would have some idea of what the characters looked like.	The main characters are named. The reader knows very little about the characters.	It is hard to tell who the main characters are.
Setting	Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place.	Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place.	The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn't supply much detail.	The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place.
Problem/ Conflict	It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.	It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.	It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face but it is not clear why it is a problem.	It is not clear what problem the main characters face.
Action	Several action verbs (active voice) are used to describe what is happening in the story. The story seems exciting!	Several action verbs are used to describe what is happening in the story, but the word choice doesn't make the story as exciting as it could be.	A variety of verbs (passive voice) are used and describe the action accurately but not in a very exciting way.	Little variety seen in the verbs that are used. The story seems a little boring.
Solution/ Resolution	The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is logical. There are no loose ends.	The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is somewhat logical.	The solution to the character's problem is a little hard to understand.	No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Creativity	The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.	The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.	The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.	There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
Accuracy of Facts	All facts presented in the story are accurate.	Almost all facts presented in the story are accurate.	Most facts presented in the story are accurate (at least 70%).	There are several factual errors in the story.
Illustrations	Original illustrations are detailed, attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page.	Original illustrations are somewhat detailed, attractive, and relate to the text on the page.	Original illustrations relate to the text on the page.	Illustrations are not present OR they are not original.

Totals

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Making a Board Game Teacher's Name: __________________________________________ Student's Name(s) _________________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent = 4	Good = 3	Satisfactory = 2	Needs Improvement = 1	Score
Accuracy of Content	All information cards made for the game are correct.	All but one of the information cards made for the game are correct.	All but two of the information cards made for the game are correct.	Several information cards made for the game are not accurate.
Knowledge Gained	All students in group could easily and correctly state several facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	All students in the group could easily and correctly state 1-2 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	Most students in the group could easily and correctly state 1-2 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	Several students in the group could NOT correctly state facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.
Creativity	The group put a lot of thought into making the game interesting and fun to play as shown by creative questions, game pieces and/or game board.	The group put some thought into making the game interesting and fun to play by using textures, fancy writing, and/or interesting characters.	The group tried to make the game interesting and fun, but some of the things made it harder to understand/enjoy the game.	Little thought was put into making the game interesting or fun.
Rules	Rules were written clearly enough that all could easily participate.	Rules were written, but one part of the game needed slightly more explanation.	Rules were written, but people had some difficulty figuring out the game.	The rules were not written.
Cooperative work	The group worked well together with all members contributing significant amounts of quality work.	The group generally worked well together with all members contributing some quality work.	The group worked fairly well together with all members contributing some work.	The group often did not work well together and the game appeared to be the work of only 1-2 students in the group.
Totals					/20

 

Virtual Museum Teacher's Name ______________________________________ Student's Name (s) ____________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent = 4	Good = 3	Satisfactory = 2	Needs Improvement = 1	Score
Display	The display is attractive and well-organized. The artifacts are relevant to the story.	The display is attractive and well-organized. The artifacts are relevant to the story.	The display is somewhat organized. Some artifacts are relevant to the story.	The display is not organized OR the The artifacts not are relevant to the story.
Number of items	Display has 4 rooms. Each room has a display of 5 or more different, but related, artifacts	The display has 4 different, but related items. At least 3 of these items are in good condition.	The display has at least 3 different, but related, items. At least 2 of these items are in good condition.	The display has less than 3 items OR the items are all the same OR are in poor condition.
Labels	Each artifact has a label and  paragraph explaining  its use or value and where it was derived.	Each artifact has a label paragraph explaining  its use or value and where it was derived.	Each artifact has a label, but some lack some required information.	One or more items is not labeled and described.
Classification	The student has used scientific and/or historical information to try to classify and organize the items. Great effort was put into the classification.	The student has put quite a bit of effort into trying to classify and organize the items. Classification/ organization seems logical and based on characteristics of the items.	The student has tried to classify and organize the items, but the method of doing so seems flawed.	The student did not make an effort to classify and organize the items.
Cooperative work	The group worked well together with all members contributing significant amounts of quality work.	The group generally worked well together with all members contributing some quality work.	The group worked fairly well together with all members contributing some work.	The group often did not work well together and the game appeared to be the work of only 1-2 students in the group.

Totals

/20

 

 

Story Illustrations: Comic Book Teacher's Name ______________________________________ Student's Name (s) ____________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent = 4	Good = 3	Satisfactory = 2	Needs Improvement = 1	Score
Accuracy of Retelling A Story	The storyteller includes all major points and several details of the story s/he is illustrating	The storyteller includes all major points and 1-2 details of the story s/he is illustrating	The storyteller includes all major points of the story s/he is illustrating	The storyteller forgets major points of the story s/he is illustrating
Setting	Lots of vivid, images are used to indicate to  the reader when and where the story takes place.	Some vivid, images are used to indicate to the reader when and where the story takes place.	The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but there isn't much detail (e.g., once upon a time in a land far, far away).	The reader has trouble telling when and where the story takes place.
Characters	The main characters are named and clearly described (through pictures and/or actions). The audience knows and can describe what the characters look like and how they typically behave.	The main characters are named and described (through pictures and/or actions). The audience has a fairly good idea of what the characters look like.	The main characters are named. The audience knows very little about the main characters.	It is hard to tell who the main characters are.
Sequence	Retells story in correct sequence leaving out no important parts of story.	Retells story in sequence with 2-3 omissions.	Retells story with several omissions, but maintains sequence of those told.	Retells story out of sequence.
Problem	It is very easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and why it is a problem.	It is fairly easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and why it is a problem.	It is fairly easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and but it is not clear why it is a problem.	It is not clear what problem the main character(s) face.

Totals

/20

 

 

 

Story Telling: Puppet Show:  Teacher's Name ______________________________________ Student's Name (s) ____________________________________

CATEGORY	Excellent = 4	Good = 3	Satisfactory = 2	Needs Improvement =1	Score
Playwriting	Play was creative and really held the audience's interest.	Play was creative and usually held the audience's interest.	Play had several creative elements, but often did not hold the audience's interest.	Play needed more creative elements.
Accuracy of Story	All important parts of story were included and were accurate.	Almost all important parts of story were included and were accurate.	Quite a few important parts of story were included and were accurate.	Much of the story was left out or was inaccurate.
Puppet Construction	Puppets were original, creative, and constructed well. No pieces fell off during the performance.	Puppets were original and constructed well. No pieces fell off during the performance.	Puppets were constructed fairly well. No pieces fell off during the performance.	Puppets were not constructed well. Pieces fell off during the performance.
Puppet Manipulation	Puppeteers always manipulated puppets so audience could see them.	Puppeteers usually manipulated puppets so audience could see them.	Puppeteers sometimes manipulated puppets so audience could see them.	Puppeteers rarely manipulated puppets so audience could see them.
Voice Projection	Voices of puppeteers were always audible to people sitting in the back row.	Voices of puppeteers were usually audible to people sitting in the back row.	Voices of puppeteers were sometimes audible to people sitting in the back row.	Voices of puppeteers were rarely audible to people sitting in the back row.
Expression	Puppeteers' voices showed a lot of expression and emotion.	Puppeteers' voices showed some expression and emotion.	Puppeteers' voices showed a little expression and emotion.	Puppeteers' voices were monotone and not expressive.

Totals

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