English | Graded Assignment | Media Project
Graded Assignment
Media Project
Total score: ____ of 100 points
During the next several lessons you will create a media project about a place that is important to you, such as the
place where you live.
Your teacher will score your assignment using the Media Project Grading Rubric. Look at the rubric yourself so
that you know how your assignment will be scored.
You may create your project using a word processing presentation program or a slide program such as
PowerPoint®. Include a title slide, two or three content slides, and a sources slide that contains the URLs of your
online sources. Save the document to your computer with your name at the end of the filename (e.g., NG_ELA910_W_11_GA_Alice_Jones). Submit that document to your teacher for grading.
Refer to the Media Project Assignment document and follow the steps to complete the assignment.
When you have finished, submit the assignment document to your teacher for grading.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 1 of 1
English | Assignment | Media Project
Assignment
Media Project
During the next several lessons you will be creating a media project about a place that is important to you, such
as the place where you live. You will use this presentation to help your audience experience the place as you do.
The presentation should take two minutes or less, so each piece of media should be between 10 and 30 seconds
long.
The content should include an example of a meaningful symbol or personification that represents the place your
project is about.
Your teacher will score your assignment using the Media Project Grading Rubric. Look at the rubric yourself so
that you know how your assignment will be scored.
You will begin your assignment today. Follow the steps to complete the assignment. You will turn in your work as
a Teacher-Graded Assignment.
Plan
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Conduct online research to find more information about the place you are describing and to find media
pieces about it. Take notes, and record the URLs of the websites you use.
Use at least three of these media: text, audio, video, or visual image.
Choose media pieces that will enhance your audience’s understanding and fulfill your purpose.
Include a title slide, two or three content slides, and a sources slide that contains the URLs of your online
sources.
Use organization, content, and style that is appropriate for an audience of your teacher and your peers.
Make an informal outline that briefly describes each of your slides or each major part of your document.
Review your work use the online planning checklist.
Create
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
You may create your project using a word processing presentation program or a slide program such as
PowerPoint®. Include a title slide, two or three content slides, and a sources slide that contains the URLs
of your online sources. Save the document to your computer with your name at the end of the filename
(e.g., NG_ELA9-10_W_11_GA_Alice_Jones). You will submit that document to your teacher for grading.
Ensure that all of the content and media clearly relate to your topic.
Arrange your media and your text in relation to each other so that they enhance and clarify the
information you are presenting, and so that they add interest.
Plan brief introductions and explanations to go with your media pieces. Add titles and captions to visual
images.
Make sure to present and explain an example of a symbol or personification related to the place you
describe.
Use language and media that will appeal to your audience’s interests and level of knowledge. If
necessary, return to your plan to adjust your organization, use of media, or timing.
Review your work using the online checklist.
After crafting your project, share it with others to get feedback.
Revise
•
•
Revise and proofread your project using the feedback you have received, and then review your project
using the online checklist.
Check that all of your media pieces are easy to perceive and understand, with clear information and
attractive, legible layout.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 1 of 2
English | Assignment | Media Project
Submit Your Assignment
Your teacher will score your assignment using the Media Project Grading Rubric. Look at the rubric yourself so
that you know how your assignment will be scored.
Check with your teacher regarding the date you need to turn in the assignment. Follow the instructions in the
Graded Assignment to complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for grading.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 2 of 2
English | Grading Rubric| Media Project
Grading Rubric
Media Project
Total Score: 100 points
Use the rubrics and scoring instructions to evaluate the student’s assignment.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 1 of 5
English | Grading Rubric| Media Project
27-Point Rubric
(Score: ___ of 27 points)
Skill
Content & Purpose
27-point score
20-point score
13-point score
6-point score
For a 27-point score, the
student employs evident
and effective organization
and structure
Understanding of the
purpose is conveyed
through fully developed
ideas:
For a 20-point score, the
student employs
appropriate organization
and structure.
Understanding of the
purpose is conveyed
through sufficiently
developed ideas:
For a 13-point score, the
student employs
inconsistent organization
and structure.
Understanding of the
purpose is conveyed
through adequately
developed ideas:
• effectively presents
media and develops
relevant related
content that clearly
conveys the
significance of the
place
• sufficiently presents
media and develops
relevant related
content that conveys
the significance of the
place
• adequately presents
media and develops
relevant related
content that conveys
the significance of the
place
For a 6-point score, the
student employs
organization and
structure that are difficult
to follow. Understanding
of the purpose is
somewhat conveyed
through minimally
developed ideas:
• sequences ideas and
media to create
appropriate
connections to the
place
• sequences ideas and
media to create some
appropriate
connections to the
place
• sufficiently uses a
variety of media to
bring the audience into
the experience of the
place
• Includes one example
of a symbol or
personification that
represents the place.
• logically sequences
ideas and media to
create strong
connections to the
place
• effectively uses a
variety of media to
bring the audience into
the experience of the
place
• Includes at least one
meaningful example of
a symbol or
personification that
represents the place.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
•
ineffectively presents
media and develops
relevant related
content that conveys
the significance of the
place
•
• adequately uses a
variety of media to
bring the audience
into the experience of
the place
minimally sequences
ideas and media to
create few
appropriate
connections to the
place
•
• attempts to Include
one example of a
symbol or
personification that
represents the place.
ineffectively uses a
variety of media to
bring the audience
into the experience of
the place
•
ineffectively Includes
one example of a
symbol or
personification that
represents the place.
No score
No score:
• Incomplete (may
be copied text
from another
source)
• May use language
other than English
• Unclear topic
• Unclear sequence
and organization
Page 2 of 5
English | Grading Rubric| Media Project
27-Point Rubric
(Score: ___ of 27 points)
Skill
Research
27-point score
20-point score
13-point score
6-point score
For a 27-point score, the
student demonstrates
clear understanding and
effective use of the
research writing process
to address the task,
purpose and audience:
For a 20-point score, the
student demonstrates
sufficient understanding
and generally effective
use of the research
writing process to
address the task,
purpose and audience:
For a 13-point score, the
student demonstrates
adequate understanding
and somewhat effective
use of the research
writing process to
address the task,
purpose and audience:
For a 6-point score, the
student demonstrates
limited understanding
and ineffective use of
the research writing
process to address the
task, purpose, and
audience:
• selects mostly
relevant information
and media from
credible sources
• selects some
relevant information
and media from
credible sources
• selects little relevant
information and
media from limited
sources
• synthesizes
information from a
sufficient number and
variety of sources
• attempts to
synthesize some
information from an
adequate number
and variety of
sources
• ineffectively
synthesizes minimal
information from an
insufficient number
and variety of
sources
• adequately integrates
source information;
attempts to use
citations based on
assignment
instructions.
• has difficulty
integrating source
information using
appropriate citations
based on assignment
instructions.
• selects relevant
information and
media from credible
sources
• synthesizes
information from an
appropriate number
nd variety of sources
• seamlessly
integrates source
information using
appropriate citations
based on assignment
instruction.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
• proficiently integrates
source information
using appropriate
citations based on
assignment
instructions.
No score
No score:
• Incomplete (may be
copied text from
another source
• May use language
other than English
• Unclear research
focus
• Unclear purpose or
utility of source
information
Page 3 of 5
English | Grading Rubric| Media Project
27-Point Rubric
(Score: ___ of 27 points)
Skill
Organization
27-point score
20-point score
13-point score
6-point score
For a 27-point score, the
student effectively
incorporates required
elements to develop a
presentation appropriate
to the purpose and
audience:
For a 20-point score, the
student sufficiently
incorporates required
elements to develop a
presentation appropriate
to the purpose and
audience:
For a 13-point score, the
student somewhat
incorporates required
elements to develop a
presentation appropriate
to the purpose and
audience:
For a 6-point score, the
student ineffectively
incorporates required
elements to develop a
presentation appropriate
to the purpose and
audience:
No score:
• Includes three or
more types of media
• Includes three types
of media
• Includes three or
fewer types of media
• Includes less than
three types of media
• Unclear topic
• Includes an effective
title slide, at least
three content slides,
and a source slide
• Includes a sufficient
title slide, two or
three content slides,
and a source slide
• Includes relevant
introductions and
explanations for each
media piece
• Includes sufficient
introductions and
explanations for each
media piece
• Includes an adequate
title slide, two or
three content slides,
and a source slide,
but may be missing
one or more slides
• Includes an
inadequate title slide,
two or three content
slides, and a source
slide, or may be
missing one or more
slides
• Creates a complete
and effective two-
• Creates an
appropriate twominute presentation
• Includes meaningful
titles and captions for
visual elements.
• Includes titles and
captions for visual
elements.
• Includes adequate
introductions and
explanations for each
media piece
• Attempts to create an
appropriate twominute presentation,
but may be over or
under time limits
• Includes titles and
captions for some
visual elements.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
No score
• Incomplete (may be
copied text from
another source)
• May use language
other than English
• Unclear purpose
• Includes ineffective
introductions and
explanations for each
media piece
• Fails to meet twominute presentation
time limits
• Includes titles and
captions for few or no
visual elements.
Page 4 of 5
English | Grading Rubric| Media Project
19-Point Rubric
(Score: ___ of 19 points)
Skill
19-point score
14-point score
9-point score
4-point score
No score
Conventions
For a 19-point score, the
student demonstrates
exemplary command of
conventions of English:
For a 14-point score, the
student demonstrates
proficient command of
conventions of English:
For a 9-point score, the
student demonstrates
partial command of
conventions of English:
For a 4-point score, the
student demonstrates
limited command of
conventions of English:
No score
•
strong command of
grammar, mechanics,
usage, and spelling
•
•
•
•
accurate spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation
•
•
•
adequate command
of grammar,
mechanics, usage,
and spelling
mostly accurate
spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation
effective, varied
sentence structure
and length
•
few or no errors;
issues do not affect
readability
appropriate, varied
sentence structure
and length
•
minor errors; issues
do not affect
readability
•
•
limited command of
grammar, mechanics,
usage, and spelling
inconsistent spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation
adequate, though
simple, sentence
structure and length
some errors; issues
somewhat affect
readability
•
•
•
insufficient command
of grammar,
mechanics, usage,
and spelling
inaccurate spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation
ineffective, sentence
structure and length
many errors; issues
interfere with
readability
•
•
•
•
Incomplete (may
be copied text
from another
source)
May use
language other
than English
Unclear topic
Unclear purpose
Student Name:
Overall Comments:
Total score: ____ of 100 points
To calculate the final grade for this assignment, add the scores for each rubric topic for a maximum score of 100 points.
© 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 5 of 5
Purchase answer to see full
attachment