Beginning
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Developing
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
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Score
Action Plan Fulfilment
Plan abandoned or inadequate strategy applied.
Not complete.  Fulfilment required substantial teacher involvement.
Applied several strategies and chose an appropriate selection.
Many strategies generated.  Prioritized selection of several is evident.
Guiding Questions
 Not all are included or addressed within the exhibit.
 Questions are included.  There are some questions as to their connection to the exhibit.
 The exhibit works to address the questions through content and design.
 Questions drive the exhibit in content and design.
Originality
A minimal collection of other people's ideas. No evidence of new thought.
An extensive "re-hash" of other people's ideas.  No evidence of new thought.
Shows evidence of originality and invention.  Extends beyond the collection to offer new insight.
 Ideas are fresh, original, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.
Information Structure
Pages are missing or have no useful information.  Presentation distracts from content.
Pages show some overall structure and/or some useful information.  Presentation considers content.
Pages are well structured and clear. Presentation complements content. 
Pages develop using effective structure.  Presentation aids understanding conveys meaning.
Information Content
Not fully cited. Information unreliable.
Seems reliable but offers no means of validation.
Fully cited, accurate information.
Cited, accurate information that communicates meaning efficiently.
Graphic Design
Exaggerated emphasis on graphics and special effects weakens the message and interferes with communication of ideas.
Graphics accompany text but there is little sign of connection between the two.  Little restraint is applied.
Graphics and text work together to effectively communicate intended meaning.
Graphics and text work together to convey a unified, enhanced meaning that surpasses what would have been had one element not been present.
Required Elements 
Not all elements are included.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All required elements are included.
Team Role
 Failed to complete all role-specific tasks.  Did not contribute positively to the team.
 Consistently on-task.  Most of role-specific work is completed well.  Contributed to team success.
 Role-specific work is thoroughly completed.  Consistently contributed to team success.
 Facilitates group while also completing task specific work of the highest quality.
Reflections and Self-Assessments
 Not all included and/or complete.
 Inconsistent quality of work.  All are included.
 Insights are clear.  All pieces are included and of a high quality.
 Growth and development is clear in the progression of entries and assessments.
Mechanics
Four or more spelling/grammatical errors.
Three or more spelling/grammatical errors.
Two or more spelling/grammatical errors.
No spelling/grammatical errors.

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