Scoring Guide for How a Bill Becomes a Law Storybook
4 Exemplary (Exceeds the Standards) • Criteria for Proficient have been met • Storybook is exceptionally compelling • Storybook shows evidence of research and understanding of subject matter beyond information coffered in Can You Hear Me Now? lessons and videoconference 3 Proficient (Meets the Standards) • Uses first-person narrative, from "Bill's" point of view • Includes illustrated cover and title page/slide • "Bill's" issue is appropriate for target audience (grades 4 &5) • Uses vocabulary appropriate for target audience (grades 4 & 5) • Includes 1-3 sentences/bullets to summarize what "Bill" is all about • Includes an AB or SB title • Explains lifecycle of a bill • Shows where "Bill" currently is in lifecycle • Is historically accurate • Includes a content-related illustration/picture/graphic on each page/slide • Includes a bibliography of sources used to tell story of "Bill" • Has been proofread for content, grammar, and spelling 2 Progressing (Towards the Standards) • Meets at least eight of criteria for Proficient • May need more content • May contain inaccurate information • May contain grammar and spelling errors that detract from meaning and message of story • Storybook needs more work 1 Not Yet Meeting the Standards • Meets less than eight of the criteria for Proficient • Lacks content • Assignment should be redone