9th Grade Critical Thinking and Evaluation LessonFall 2015Michelle Colquitt, Media Specialist

Critical Thinking and Evaluation Rubric ElementUnacceptable1Acceptable 2Target 3

The BasicsStudent does not complete the Critical Evaluation of a Website form for the required 2 websites. Student possibly completes the form for only one site. Student turns the form in late. Student completes the Critical Evaluation of a Website form for both websites. Student possibly turns the form in not fully completed. Student might omit some errors/answer questions incorrectly.Student answers the Critical Evaluation of a Website form fully. Student turns in the form early. Student possibly completes the form for multiple websites. Student respected project and turned in their best work product.

ContentProject content is poorly conceptualized. Work product is poor at best. Work product is late and/ or missing key elements.Project is adequately conceptualized. Work product is adequately finished. Minor missing elements or style/grammar issues.Project is outstanding. Work product is excellent. Work is well thought out and executed. Work has minimal (if no) grammatical errors. Best quality work.

Adherence to DirectionsStudent does not follow directions at all. Work product is poorly conceived. Elements are missing/not filled out. Student turns work in late. Elements of possible plagiarism.Work product is completed following directions. Answers are not as in depth as they possibly could be. Student possibly turns work in late and/or containing errors that distract from work.Work is completed in an outstanding manner. Student answers questions thoroughly. Student possibly assesses more than the required 2 websites. Student work product is highest quality.

Critical ThinkingStudent does not understand the elements of critical thinking.Student understands the elements of critical thinking but possibly needs extra review.Student fully understands critical thinking. Student is a leader and can possibly assist other students in critical thinking.

Overall QualityWork is poorly executed at best. Work is unorganized, has glaring grammatical errors, or is possibly plagiarized. Student needs reinforcement of the concept of critical thinking.Work is adequate. Work has few errors, references at least 1 source, is free from plagiarism, and has few grammatical errors. Student is beginning to grasp critical thinking skills.Work is outstanding. Work is error free. Work cites information from each source and possibly sites further sources. Student fully grasps critical thinking. Student is a leader and can possibly provide additional assistance to their fellow students.

Grading Scale: 15 pts Target 95 13-14 Acceptable 90 10-12 Acceptable 85 >9 Unacceptable 75