Crazy Talk Timeline of Canada

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Notes Marking Rubric:

Category	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4
Note Taking Skills: Focus on Topic (content)	The notes do not contain the main ideas. The notes do not anwers the 5W's or H questions.	The notes relate to the main idea, but there is a need for more supporting information. Most of the 5W's and H are addressed.	The notes clearly relate to the main ideas, but the supporting information is general. All 5W's and H are addressed	The notes clearly relate to the main idea. The supporting informatin is detailed and concise. All 5W's and H are addressed..
Note Taking Skills: Data Collection	The information collected is incomplete or off-topic and poorly organized	The information collected relates to the topic, but may be incomplete and unorganized.	The information collected relates to the topic and is organized to so extent, but it may not be organized for easy use. The notes from each source are clearly separated.	The information collected relates to the research topic and is organized by research questions for easy use and review. The notes from each source are clearly separated.
Note Taking Skills: Citing Sources	Little or no source information is present on any the three note cards.	Most of the source information is present on most of the three note cards. Some information is missing.	Each of the three note cards has the complete source information listed somewhere on the page for late use in bibliography	Each of the three note cards has the complete source information listed neatly at the top of the page for later use in bibliography (including pictures)
Note Taking: Sources	Only one source was used to create the notes, or all sources were unreliable.	At least two sources were used to create the notes. At least two of the sources were reliable.	At least two secondary sources and one primary source were used to create the notes. At least two of the sources were reliable.	At least two secondary sources and one primary source were used to create the notes. All of the sources were well-chosen.

Crazy Talk Video: Marking Rubric:

Category	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4
Content - Accuracy	Content of the movie is confusing or contains more than one factual error. Most of all of the 5W's and H are not presented.	The content is generally accurate. The movie contains the main ideas, but they are not always clearly presented. Some of the 5w's and the H are presented.	The movie content is accurate and clearly presented. Most of the 5W's and the H are presented and accurate.	All content throughout the movie is accurate. All of the 5W's and the H are presented and accurate. At least one of the questions posed involve higher level thinking skills.
Use of Graphics	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.	All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.	A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.	All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.
Effectiveness	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies.	Project is missing more than two key elements. It is incomplete, but accurate.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements.	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is highly effective.
Character	The "Crazy Talk Character" created is not developed or believable. The character does not have a distinct personality and it does not add interest to the show.	The "Crazy Talk Character" created is somewhat believable. The character has a few elements that add personality, but the character only adds to the show in a minimal way.	The "Crazy Talk Character" created is a believable and appropriate character. The character has some personality development, but it may seem "flat" at times. The character is able to maintain the interest of the viewer and conveys the information in an interesting way.	The "Crazy Talk Character" created is a very believable and appropriate character. The character has a distinct personality that makes historical sense. The character has a personality that captures the viewer's interest and is effective at conveying information in an interesting way.
Bibliography	The bibliography is either very incomplete or very inaccurate. Little or no attempt was made at following proper form.	The bibliography is not totally complete or accurate. There are many errors in the area of proper form. Information on several of the photos may not be present.	The movie ends with a bibliography that is complete and accurate. With the exception of a few errors, proper form is used. The bibliography includes information on most of the photos used.	The movie ends with a bibliography that is complete and accurate. Proper form is used. The bibliography includes information for all photos used.
Originality	Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness in a small way.	Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.