Mark Teague Author Study

Students will research information about the author, Mark Teague, using digital resources as well as
print resources.
Students will complete a KWL chart to guide their research.
Students will add gathered information to a Mark Teague graffiti board.
Rubric
Objective Meets
3 points
Progressing
2 points
Needs Improvement
0 or 1 point
Points
Uses KWL chart to
guide research
I completed my
KWL chart
accurately.
I mostly
completed my
KWL chart. Not all
of my research
may be accurate
or I may be
missing parts of
my KWL.
My KWL chart was incomplete.
Most of my information was
not accurate.

Uses digital and
print resources
I used many
digital and print
resources.
I may have only
used a few digital
and print
resources.
I did not use correct digital
resources or I may have used
only one type of resource.

Works on
research
independently
I worked at an
independent level
and achieved my
goal.
I needed some
guidance, but I
worked purposely
toward my goal.
I needed a lot of guidance or I
did not work purposely toward
my goal.

Contributes to
the graffiti wall
My additions were
new information
that was accurate
and informative.
My additions were
new information
that was accurate,
but may need
more information.
My additions were a repeat of
what I already knew, or they
may have contained very little
information.


Meets 10-12 points Total points____________
Progressing 9 points
Needs Improvement 0-8 points