Beliefs Choice Project

Directions: You will investigate a topic of your own choosing that is related to beliefs and complete a
project on this topic independently. Keep the following guidelines in mind as you conduct your research:
- You must research into the beliefs of at least 3 different countries or cultures
- You must organize your project so that the
o Layout makes sense and is easy to follow include a glossary to help if desired
o Information is grouped by topic (and into paragraphs depending on format of project;
paragraphs are indented)
o Title is clear
- You must include at least 5 pictures (music is optional and only if it makes sense for your topic)
- You must use at least 3 good resources. (Books: title author year / Websites: URL title)
- You will present the information to the class. This presentation should be clear, organized, and
should not be read word for word from your written project. Elaborate!

English Rubric
Voice

expresseconfidenSpeaks
clearly
s ideas tly and

You used a loud,

clear voice

Effort

To get a B

To get a C

Always

Often

Sometimes

Always

Often

Sometimes

Always

Often

Sometimes

< 5 errors

5-10 errors

> 10 errors

< 5 errors

5-10 errors

> 10 errors

< 5 errors

5-10 errors

> 10 errors

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Eye Contact
You looked at
the audience
and did not
read

Organizatio
n There was

also a clear
beginning,
middle and
end;
information
was grouped
by topic
Uses correct punctuation and
capitalization in writing
Applies knowledge about
spelling rules to writing
Uses correct grammar in
speaking and writing

Handwritin
g

To get an A

Effort
Project is neat,
colorful and
legibly written (or

Inquiry Rubric
Graphics
(Pictures)
References

To get an A
You have at least 5
pictures.
You used 3 or more
sources.
Your sources are
clearly organized.

To get a B

To get a C

You have 4 pictures.

You have 3 pictures.

You used 2 sources.

Your sources are
organized.

You used 1 source.

Your sources are
missing information

application of
Shows
Questions,
Is developing effective
inquiresresearch skills using print and digital sources
concepts understanding &
probes,

Guiding
Research
Questions

Includes at least 3
questions that drive the
inquiry

Includes at least 2
questions that drive the
inquiry

Includes 1 or fewer
questions to drive the
inquiry

Connection to
Beliefs

At least 5 connections
between all (3+) countries
or cultures studied, their
beliefs, and the topic

At least 3 connections
between the countries or
cultures studied, their
beliefs, and the topic

At least 1 connections
between the countries or
cultures studied, their
beliefs, and the topic