Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America -Class Project Rubric

Students will have 1 week to work on this class project.

Project grade based on content and presentation.
Project boards due on Tuesday 9/29/15 and presentations will start on 9/29/15
and continue until all students have finished.
Part I.

(100 points total)

General information: (10 Points)

o Title: Name of country. Spelling counts! Must be neat. Please use colors and
be creative.
o Music and Food- Provide 1 picture for each. Label the names for the food
and describe the influence or types of music
o Geography: describe the landscape of the country to the class
o Location in the world: is this country in North, South or Central America?
Capital/Map: Students must have a picture of the map. Country must be
identified on the map and the Capital as well. (5 points)
Flag: Students must have a picture of the flag and a description of what the colors
and symbols (coat of arms) mean. (5 points)
National Flower, tree or animal- Picture and name. (5 points)
Population- Data (5 point)
Famous person - Why is this person famous? Provide a picture (5 points)
Landmarks- Print two pictures of two important landmarks and label them. (5
points)
Poster board organization (15 points)
Presentation (15 points)
Information accuracy (15 points)
Spelling (10 points)

Presentation

Greetings- Student must introduce himself/herself in Spanish.

Introduce the facts in a clear, organized manner.

Is the poster board organized and easy to read?

Gracious Professionalism Students must be prepared to present (not

read everything from the project) and must present in a professional
manner.

This entire Summative Assessment will also receive one IB Grade. Please
refer to Rubric for Objectives being assessed and for details on IB
Grades.

Rubric for IB Grading:

Phase 3: Criterion C, Strands ii) Students will research and present specific facts about a Spanish-speaking

country in Latin America.

Students should be able to:
ii. interact in rehearsed and unrehearsed exchanges.

Achievement Level
0

Level Descriptor
The student does not reach a standard indicated by any of the
descriptors below.
The student is able to:

12

ii. interacts minimally in simple and rehearsed and unrehearsed

exchanges.
iii. expresses few ideas and feelings and communicates minimal
information in familiar and some unfamiliar situations.
The student is able to:

34

ii. interacts to some degree in rehearsed and unrehearsed exchanges.

iii.expresses some ideas and feelings and communicates some
information in familiar and some unfamiliar situations; ideas are not
always relevant or detailed.
The student is able to:

56

ii. interacts considerably in rehearsed and unrehearsed exchanges.

iii. expresses ideas and feelings and communicates information in
familiar and some unfamiliar situations; ideas are relevant and detailed
The student is able to:

78

ii. interact confidently in rehearsed and unrehearsed exchanges.

iii. effectively express a wide range of ideas and feelings and
communicates information in familiar and some unfamiliar situations;
ideas are relevant and opinions are supported by examples and
illustrations.

Phase 3: Criterion B, strand i.

Students should be able to:
i.

Show understanding of information, main ideas and supporting details.

Achievement Level
0

Level Descriptor
The student does not reach a standard indicated by any of the descriptors
below.
The student is able to:

12

i.

Show minimal understanding of information, main ideas and

supporting details, and is not able to draw conclusions.

The student is able to:

3-4
5-6
7-8

i.

Show some understanding of information, main ideas and

supporting details, and draw some conclusions.
The student is able to:

i.

Shows considerable understanding of information, main ideas

and supporting details, and draws conclusions.
The student is able to:

i.

Shows excellent understanding of information, main ideas and

supporting details, and draws conclusions