Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes
Name: ___________________ Teacher:
Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
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TOPIC SELECTION
I was unable to come up with a topic and a research question.
My topic and questions are unclear or incomplete. My teacher needed to help me adjust my topic and form most of my questions/subtopics.
I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I had some difficulty later adjusting my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.
I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I later adjusted my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.
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PLANNING
Was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.
Needed teacher help to list and organize what was needed to do. There are some steps missing in the planning. Made revisions with teacher help.
Was able to work within the time frame the teacher gave . Was able to develop a system to organize information. Was able to make revisions with help from the teacher.
Made really good use of time. Was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when needed. Was able to develop a clear method to organize the information. Was able to make revisions in the plan when needed.
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GATHERING
Lost focus during the gathering process and therefore the information was not accurate and complete.
Used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided the search, although should have made revisions. Made errors in selection of references
Used many resources to find information that answered the question. Tried revising the search, but had some problems doing so.
Used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered the question. Was able to continually revise the search based on information found.
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SORTING
Was unable to sort and organize the information found to answer the question.
Tried to organize the information found, but made some mistakes. Wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer the question.
Sorted information and organized information that answered the question without too many errors.
Thoroughly selected and organized information that answered the question in a organized way. Selected information that was appropriate.
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SYNTHESIZING
The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.
The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.
The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.
Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.
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