FAMILY TRADITIONS
At this time of the year, there are many traditions in which families and cultures participate. During the next few weeks, we will study some of these traditions in class. I am also requesting each student to create a presentation centered on family traditions in his or her home or in another culture. The traditions can be related to a holiday such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year or some other aspect which is important to the family. The presentation may be completed using a science board, a poster board, a brochure, a multi media form, a skit, or musically. If there is another method that interests your student, please let me know. Your student may include pictures, videos, songs, dances, foods, special dress/clothing, or other artifacts which would contribute to the overall presentation. The presentations will be completed as homework and presented on December 16th and 17th. Parents, guardians, and grandparents are encouraged to attend. I will send more details later.
Below is the rubric that will be used to determine a student’s grade on this project:
CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Preparedness | Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. | Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. | The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. | Student does not seem at all prepared to present. |
Content | Shows a full understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. | Does not seem to understand the topic very well. |
Stays on Topic | Stays on topic all (100%) of the time. | Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time. | Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time. | It was hard to tell what the topic was. |
Props | Student uses several props that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better. | Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better. | Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better. | The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation. |
Listens to Other Presentations | Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements. | Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement. | Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting. | Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. |
