Product Criteria Cards

Friendly Letter (Written Communication) Game (board or video) Format includes heading, salutation, body, closin There is a clear and relevant goal to the game. g, and signature The players are able to beat the game in one sitti Tone is appropriate for audience ng. Length is sufficient to meet grade level expectatio The design and graphics are relevant to the topic. ns and to clearly communicate ideas You have included clear and specific written direct ions. Model/Diorama Script for Skit or Play All parts are clearly labeled. Follows a specific sequence - uses transition wor All parts are relevant and help the audience to un ds effectively. Stage directions are written clearly using theatre l derstand the purpose of the model. The scale is proportional and explained. anguage correctly. The model is clearly explained through an oral pr Appropriate vocabulary is included. esentation. Length is sufficient, and meets grade level expect ations. Interview Brochure The person being interviewed is someone whose Layout is attractive and appropriate for audience view on the topic will be valuable. and purpose The questions asked of the interviewee are relev It is folded with information on each panel ant and further your knowledge/opinion of the t Information is organized by topic/idea opic. There is evidence of a clear Introduction and con The questions and responses are recorded for th clusion e viewer/reader to see. You are able to come to a conclusion at the end o f the interview based on the information gather ed. Website (add a page to their site) Data Analysis/Table/Graph Includes appropriate headings/titles for pages or Includes a title and labels parts of pages Data is accurately represented Text features are used effectively and correctly Your data is organized and easy to understand Images are appropriate to topic and add to the au You choose an appropriate method for representi diences understanding ng your data The website is easy to navigate Scale is appropriate to information and grade leve l expectations Includes a key and/or explanation of important det ails Photostory Visual Art (Collage, Picture Postcard or Drawing) There is a clear beginning, middle, and end. The topic is clearly explained through an oral pres The images, music, and narration all share a com entation. A common theme/purpose/message is evident. mon theme related to the topic. The included text features enhance the audience There are details included to support the purpose. s understanding. If appropriate, the labels and clear and thorough. The topic is clearly stated and well supported. Map Cartoon Book/Comic Strip Includes a title and key There is a clear beginning, middle, and end. Important landmarks and locations are clearly lab The images and dialogue share a common theme eled related to the topic. Is drawn to appropriate scale The included text features enhance the audience s understanding. The topic is clearly stated and well supported.

Poem, Song, or Rap Time Line Can be based on existing poem, song, or rap There is a title. Rhythm is evident It is in chronological order. Format and style match lyrics or poem content Important/Relevant events are included. Appropriate vocabulary is included Text/Graphic features are used effectively and cor Length is sufficient to meet grade level expectatio rectly. ns and clearly communicate ideas Podcast Video/Vodcast The speakers voice is clear and consistently hea Scenes, and graphics, are relevant and synchroni rd throughout the entire length of the audio. ze with audio. Follows a specific sequence - uses transition wor Content flows in a specific, coherent sequence ds. Transitional slides, graphics and words are used t There is evidence of a strong introduction and co o organize thoughts and adhere the vodcast to nclusion. gether Timing is an appropriate length Voices and faces are appropriately animated Glog Powerpoint/Prezi - Slideshow Presentation Text features are used effectively and correctly. Text features are used effectively and correctly. Images, videos, and audio are appropriate to topi Images are appropriate to topic and add to the au c and add to the audiences understanding. diences understanding. There is a clear structure and space is used effec Follows a specific sequence - uses transition wor tively. ds. There is evidence of a strong introduction and co nclusion. Blog/Penzu/Journal Social Media Thread Postings provide comprehensive insight, underst Organizes thread in a manner that invites thought anding, and reflective thought about the topic. and inquiry Postings reflect the authors unique personality th There is an obvious centralized theme, question, rough expressive and carefully selected word c or concern hoices that bring the topic to life. Writes responses that are consistently positive, th Uses a consistent organizational structure that is oughtful, respectful, and succinct while providin easy to follow and places the most recent post g a meaningful addition to the discussion. s at the top of the page. Responds to new posts in a timely manner Updates blog as often or more often than require d; all posts are date-stamped.