Thursday, July 21, 2011
Trait Writing Model : Short answers RUBRICS
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Trait Writing Model : Short answers
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Conclusion (Organization)
4.The asnwer is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
3.The answer is recognizable connects most relevant items.
2. The answer is recognizable, but does connect all relevant items.
1. The answer is not clear.
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)
4.Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
3. Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
2. Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
1. Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency)
4. All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
3. Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
2. Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
1. Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Word Choice
4. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
3. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
2. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. 1. Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Accuracy of Facts (Content)
4. All supportive facts are reported accurately.
3. Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.
2. Most supportive facts are reported accurately.
1. NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
Support for Topic (Content)
4.Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
3. Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.
2. Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.
1. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Focus on Topic (Content)
4. There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
3. Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.
2. Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
1. The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
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First Preliminary Exam
On one whole sheet of pad paper, answer the following questions in not less than 5 sentences.
1. Environmental scanning is a thorough observation of a target area. What are the advantages of environmental scanning over plain observation?
2. Why is earning a profit while answering the needs of the people an important part of entrepreneurship?
3. Business employs different tactics or gimmicks to attract customers. Is this practice really necessary to succeed in business? Prove your answer by citing an example.
4. How can technology help an entrepreneur become competitive on the market?
5. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. If you were to add another area that an entrepreneur must look at, what would it be and why?
1. Environmental scanning is a thorough observation of a target area. What are the advantages of environmental scanning over plain observation?
2. Why is earning a profit while answering the needs of the people an important part of entrepreneurship?
3. Business employs different tactics or gimmicks to attract customers. Is this practice really necessary to succeed in business? Prove your answer by citing an example.
4. How can technology help an entrepreneur become competitive on the market?
5. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. If you were to add another area that an entrepreneur must look at, what would it be and why?
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
RUBRICS on Powerpoint Appearance and Content : ecosystems
Powerpoint Appearance and Content : ecosystems
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Background 4. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. .Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic. 3.Background does not detract from text or other graphics. 2.Choice of background is consistent from card to card. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. 1.Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.
Text - 4.Font Choice & Formatting Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. 3.Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. 2.Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. 1.Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.
Content - Accuracy 4. All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. 3. Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. 2.The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. 1.Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Use of Graphics 4.All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. 3.A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. 2.All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. 1.Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Cooperation 4.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. 3.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. 2.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time. 1. Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility.
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Background 4. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. .Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic. 3.Background does not detract from text or other graphics. 2.Choice of background is consistent from card to card. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. 1.Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.
Text - 4.Font Choice & Formatting Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. 3.Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. 2.Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. 1.Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.
Content - Accuracy 4. All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. 3. Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. 2.The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. 1.Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Use of Graphics 4.All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. 3.A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. 2.All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. 1.Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Cooperation 4.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. 3.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. 2.Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time. 1. Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility.
RUBRICS FOR GROUP PLANNING-RESEARCH PROJECT
Group Planning -- Research Project : Understanding populations and ecosystems
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Internet Use 4.Successfully uses suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources easily without assistance. 3.Usually able to use suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources without teacher assistance. 2.Occasionally able to use suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources with limited assistance. 1.Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet sites and/or to navigate within these resources.
Living/Nonliving 4.Was able to create an accurate list of 10 living and 4 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 3.Was able to create an accurate list of 7 living and 3 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 2.Was able to create an accurate list of 4 living and 2 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 1.Was able to create an accurate list of 2 living and 1 nonliving items in their assigned habitat.
Producers, Consumers, Decomposers 4.Was able to give examples of 2 producers, 5 consumers, and 1 decomposer found in their habitat. 3.Was able to give examples of 2 producers, 3 consumers, and 1 decomposer found in their habitat. 2.Was able to give examples of 2 producers and 2 consumers found in their habitat. 1.Was able to give examples of 1 producer and 1 consumer found in their habitat.
Energy Pyramid/Food Web 4.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 5 steps and 4 steps of energy flow. 3.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 4 steps and 3 steps of energy flow. 2.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 3 steps and 2 steps of energy flow. 1.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing the 2 steps and 1 step of energy flow.
Changes to an ecosystem 4. Explain 4 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving.
3. Explain 3 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving. 2. Explain 2 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving. 1. Explain 1 example of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving.
Creativity & Personal Best 4. Project was done neatly and in an organized manner. Spelling was checked. 3. Project was completed. There were some problems with organization and spelling. 2. Project was mostly complete. Organization and spelling need to be addressed to make this project better. 1. Project was not completed. A great deal of attention needs to be taken to make this project organized and neat.
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Internet Use 4.Successfully uses suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources easily without assistance. 3.Usually able to use suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources without teacher assistance. 2.Occasionally able to use suggested internet sites to find information and navigates within these resources with limited assistance. 1.Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet sites and/or to navigate within these resources.
Living/Nonliving 4.Was able to create an accurate list of 10 living and 4 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 3.Was able to create an accurate list of 7 living and 3 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 2.Was able to create an accurate list of 4 living and 2 nonliving items in their assigned habitat. 1.Was able to create an accurate list of 2 living and 1 nonliving items in their assigned habitat.
Producers, Consumers, Decomposers 4.Was able to give examples of 2 producers, 5 consumers, and 1 decomposer found in their habitat. 3.Was able to give examples of 2 producers, 3 consumers, and 1 decomposer found in their habitat. 2.Was able to give examples of 2 producers and 2 consumers found in their habitat. 1.Was able to give examples of 1 producer and 1 consumer found in their habitat.
Energy Pyramid/Food Web 4.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 5 steps and 4 steps of energy flow. 3.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 4 steps and 3 steps of energy flow. 2.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing 3 steps and 2 steps of energy flow. 1.Was able to create energy pyramids/food webs showing the 2 steps and 1 step of energy flow.
Changes to an ecosystem 4. Explain 4 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving.
3. Explain 3 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving. 2. Explain 2 examples of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving. 1. Explain 1 example of how a habitat/ecosystem/population might be affected due to changes in the ecosystem. These changes can be living or nonliving.
Creativity & Personal Best 4. Project was done neatly and in an organized manner. Spelling was checked. 3. Project was completed. There were some problems with organization and spelling. 2. Project was mostly complete. Organization and spelling need to be addressed to make this project better. 1. Project was not completed. A great deal of attention needs to be taken to make this project organized and neat.
Compare the characteristics of different ecosystems
Compare the characteristics of different ecosystems
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Title/Name Title is informative and larger than other text. Name is written on box. Title is informative, but not complete. Has name. Title with no name Did not put a title and/or name
Followed Directions All directions were followed. Folded paper correctly, wrote name, title, listed characteristics, and completed illustrations. Excellent attempt, needs a few minor corrections. Most of directions were followed. Attempted, but didn't do some directions. Did not follow directions.
Characteristics All characteristics are listed for each of the ecosystems. Excellent attempt, most of the characteristics are listed for each the ecosystem. Attempted, but not enough characteristics are listed to show understanding of each ecosystem. Few characteristics are listed.
Illustrations All directions were followed. Illustrated each row. Some directions were followed. Did not have an illustrations for both rows. Attempted, but the illustrations did not match ecosystem characteristics listed. No illustrations.
Grammar/Spelling/Neatness Correct use of grammar and spelling. Paper is neat (no curled edges or not torn). Penmanship is neat. Attempted, some grammar and spelling errors. Paper is neat (no curled edges and not torn). Penmanship is neat. Grammar and spelling errors. paper is torn or wrinkled. Penmanship is hard to read. Difficult to read due tot he grammar and spelling errors and poor penmanship.
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Title/Name Title is informative and larger than other text. Name is written on box. Title is informative, but not complete. Has name. Title with no name Did not put a title and/or name
Followed Directions All directions were followed. Folded paper correctly, wrote name, title, listed characteristics, and completed illustrations. Excellent attempt, needs a few minor corrections. Most of directions were followed. Attempted, but didn't do some directions. Did not follow directions.
Characteristics All characteristics are listed for each of the ecosystems. Excellent attempt, most of the characteristics are listed for each the ecosystem. Attempted, but not enough characteristics are listed to show understanding of each ecosystem. Few characteristics are listed.
Illustrations All directions were followed. Illustrated each row. Some directions were followed. Did not have an illustrations for both rows. Attempted, but the illustrations did not match ecosystem characteristics listed. No illustrations.
Grammar/Spelling/Neatness Correct use of grammar and spelling. Paper is neat (no curled edges or not torn). Penmanship is neat. Attempted, some grammar and spelling errors. Paper is neat (no curled edges and not torn). Penmanship is neat. Grammar and spelling errors. paper is torn or wrinkled. Penmanship is hard to read. Difficult to read due tot he grammar and spelling errors and poor penmanship.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
chap2hw1
Please answer the following questions, submit your answers on my e-mail, don't forget to write your section. due on 13 July. e-mail: leugim001@yahoo.com
1. How can environmental scanning help you decide what business to start in a given place?
2. Environmental scanning is a thorough observation of a target area. What are the advantages of environmental scanning over plain observation?
1. How can environmental scanning help you decide what business to start in a given place?
2. Environmental scanning is a thorough observation of a target area. What are the advantages of environmental scanning over plain observation?
work for the week July 11-15
Hey guys, we're on Chapter 2 now, so read and understand the whole chapter and answer all the activities and task there. Submit your answers on my e-mail. Label it properly okay. I've checked some of your HW, mostly from Sapphire. so i hope u pass ur work soon.
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