This document outlines the rubric and assessment criteria for a student's Relationships Project in English and Social Studies. In Social Studies, students will be assessed on their analysis of resource use, explanation of how basic needs are met through production, and explanation of causes and consequences of conflict and cooperation. In English, students will be assessed on their use of main ideas and details while speaking, and use of language specific to the topic, genre, and purpose. The document provides guiding questions for research and details how students will create their presentations, receive peer feedback, and be graded by teachers in the following weeks.

1. Breaking Down the RubricHow will I be graded in English and Social Studies on my Relationships Project?

2. In Social Studies…We are assessing three indicators…M.SS7.7 analyze conventional and alternative uses of resourcesM.SS7.4 explain and compare ways in which people satisfy their basic needs and wants through the production of goods and servicesSS2.8 explain causes and consequences of conflict and cooperation among individuals, groups, societies and nations

3. Remember the Guiding Questions?While researching the social studies piece, we asked you to focus on guiding questions that were aligned to each indicator assessed…

4. M.SS7.7 analyze conventional and alternative uses of resourcesGuiding Questions: What is your resource? Who uses it? In what ways is it used? Is there an alternative, more fair or sociallysustainable way to get or use this resource?

5. M.SS7.4 explain and compare ways in which people satisfy their basic needs and wants through the production of goods and servicesGuiding Question: Why do people want or need this resource?

6. SS2.8 explain causes and consequences of conflict and cooperation among individuals, groups, societies and nationsGuiding Questions: How does this resource cause conflict between people? What are the consequences of the conflict? ANDHow do people cooperate to resolve conflict? What are some benefits of cooperation to the economy, society or environment?

7. In English…We are assessing two indicators…each related to your oral communication skills:E.MS.6.1 Students can refer to main ideas and supporting details on a topic, story, or idea while speaking orallyE.MS.6.6 Students can speak using language specific to topic, genre, audience, and purpose

8. E.MS.6.1 Students can refer to main ideas and supporting details on a topic, story, or idea while speaking orallyGuiding Questions: What is the purpose of this presentation? What are your conclusions and recommendations about this product?***Your purpose is your THESIS! You all have one!

9. E.MS.6.6 Students can speak using language specific to topic, genre, audience, and purposeWord Bank: To help you achieve proficiency with this indicator, you were given a word bank of content rich vocabulary. Have you used it? Have you added to it?

10. You will also earn a score for your research…How were you able to USE INFORMATION? Did you:Extract relevant information to answer the research questions?Write organized notes in your own words?Have a system for recording your sources?Use the correct format to cite your sources?***This score will be a part of your SS grade

11. How are we going to get this done? When will the teachers assess my work?This week we continue storyboarding and search for pictures…At the beginning of next week we create our presentations in three blocks…THEY ARE DUE WEDS!Projects will be viewed and assessed on Thursday, Dec 9 and Friday, Dec 10.Your project will either be graded by Ms. Markham and Mrs. Feren OR by Mr. Freeman and Ms. Parry.You will also self assess your work, and receive feedback from your peers.