A chart of prisoner markings used in German concentration camps

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Grades

Part I Essay Rubric

		Key
____	Focus	6 Focussed, purposeful & reflects insight 5 Focussed on the topic 4 Focussed, on topic and includes few, if any, loosely related ideas 3 Focussed but may contain ideas that are loosely connected to the topic 2 Addresses topic but may lose focus by including extraneous or loosely related ideas 1 Addresses topic but may lose focus by including extraneous or loosely related ideas
____	Organization	6 Powerfully organized 5 Logical Progression of Ideas 4 Transitional devices strengthen organization 3 Lacks logical progression of ideas 2 Includes a beginning, middle and end, but these elements may be brief 1 Has an organizational pattern, but may lack completeness or closure
____	Conventions	6 Few errors, sentence structure varied 5 Sentence structure varied 4 Occasional errors; word choice is adequate 3 General conventions are used 2 Errors in basic conventions, but common words are spelled correctly 1 Frequent and blatant errors in basic conventions; commonly used words may be misspelled
____	Understanding	6 Superior understanding 5 Mature understanding 4 Commonplace understanding 3 Partial/limited understanding 2 Definite misunderstanding 1 Obvious misunderstanding
____	Support	6 Superior understanding 5 Specific Details 4 Lacks specificity and support is loosely developed 3 Development of support is uneven 2 Development of support is erratic and nonspecific 1 Little, if any, development of the supporting ideas; support may consist of generalizations or fragmentary lists.

Part II

Name __________________________________

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Contribute
Research & Gather Information	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Share Information	Does not relay any information to teammates.	Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.	Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Relays a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Be Punctual	Does not hand in any assignments.	Hands in most assignments late.	Hands in most assignments on time.	Hands in all assignments on time.
Take Responsibility
Fulfill Team Role's Duties	Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.	Performs very little duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.
Participate in Group Conference	Does not speak during the science conference.	Either gives too little information or information which is irrelevant to topic.	Offers some information--most is relevant.	Offers a fair amount of important information--all is relevant.
Share Equally	Always relys on others to do the work.	Rarely does the assigned work--often needs reminding.	Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding.	Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.
Value Others' Viewpoints
Listen to Other Teammates	Is always talking--never allows anyone else to speak.	Usually doing most of the talking--rarely allows others to speak.	Listens, but sometimes talks too much.	Listens and speaks a fair amount.
Cooperate with Teammates	Usually argues with teammates.	Sometimes argues.	Rarely argues.	Never argues with teammates.
Make Fair Decisions	Usually wants to have things their way.	Often sides with friends instead of considering all views.	Usually considers all views.	Always helps team to reach a fair decision.
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