Man's Best Friend Rubric

Exceeds Expectations

Student:

• correctly assesses the authors' viewpoint about dogs, supporting the assessment in at least three ways.
• creates a well-organized plan for a Web page that not only states an opinion but is visually appealing.
• actively participates in a discussion about the website students explored and the Web pages they created.

Meets Expectations

Student:

• correctly assesses the authors' viewpoint about dogs, giving at least one detail to support the assessment.
• creates a plan for a Web page that states an opinion and has some color and organization.
• participates in a discussion about the website students explored and the Web pages they created.

Approaching Expectations

Student:

• correctly assesses the authors' viewpoint but does not give reasons that tell how the assessment was made.
• creates a simple plan for a Web page but includes little detail.
• listens during a discussion about the website students explored and the Web pages they created.

Below Expectations

Student:

• is not able to assess the authors' viewpoint.
• does not create a plan for a Web page.
• does not listen or contribute to a discussion about the website students explored and the Web pages they created.