10 Critical Reviews (20pts each – 200pts total)

• A one paragraph summary of the source Score on book-length source: _______

• A one paragraph response to the source Score on live-interaction source:
________
• Typed and proofread for grammar Score on interview source: _________
• Each review is on a separate sheet of paper Score on other sources: _______,
________, ________
• MLA Citation on the bottom of page _______, ________,
________
• At least one correctly incorporated _______
quote is used in the response

2 Written Responses (50pts each – 100pts total)

Poem, short story, newspaper, etc.
General Requirements: Score on 1st Written Response: ________
• Types and proofread for grammar Score on 2nd Written Response:
________
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of topic
• Creative
Genre of first response: _________________________
List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get full credit.
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• _________________________________
• _________________________________
• _________________________________
Genre of second response: ______________________
List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get full credit.
• _________________________________
• _________________________________
• _________________________________
• _________________________________

1 Artistic Response (50 pts)

(Painting, sculpture, video, photostory, etc)
General Requirements: Score on Artistic Response:
_______
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic
• Creative
• Applicable to your topic (don’t bring in a decorated cake
when your topic is dirt bike racing)
Genre of second response: ______________________
List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get full credit.
• _________________________________
• _________________________________
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• _________________________________

Introduction and Table of Contents (50 pts):

The final portfolio will be your blog and it will need to include an introduction and table of
contents. Think of the introduction as the text to your presentation. You will need to explain
what you have learned during your research and thus, what the reader of your portfolio will learn
by exploring what you have created. It should be in your own voice, hitting the highlights of
what you learned and draw an overall conclusion from your research.

Introduction Requirements:

 One page explanation

 Correct use of grammar and mechanics
 Clear thesis/ overall conclusion from research
 Summary/explanation of portfolio components
 Table of contents outlining and organizing portfolio components

Multimedia Presentation (100 pts):

Your presentation will be, in essence, a 5-7 min. summary of what you have learned during your
research. You will present this information to the class by using your BLOG to demonstrate your
knowledge in an interesting and interactive way.

The presentation must:

 Incorporate a tour of your blog
 Be 5-7 min in length
 Summarize and present what you have learned in doing your research
 Demonstrate the working thesis of your project
Your Presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
 Creativity
 Neatness
 Overall effectiveness in delivery of content
 Time and use of blog as visual aide
 Summary of the material in your project

Final Portfolio Blog (400pts)

The final portfolio must contain all of the assignments for this project based upon the
requirements listed above and on the front of this page. You must make the necessary correction
on the first drafts and post the final drafts on your blog in an organized, creative format.