Beginning(5 points)

Developing(10 points)

Accomplished(15 points)

Exemplary(20 points)

   Research

Minimal research.  Only 2 or less resources

used/cited.  Incorrect information.  No

bibliography attached.

Basic research.  Three resources used/cited. 

No bibliography attached or

bibliography cited incorrectly.

Average research.  Four to five resources used/cited

with an attached bibliography cited correctly.

Above average research.  Five or more resources provided with a

bibliography cited correctly.

 Paper submitted that described newly formed

opinion 

Opinion is stated, but not backed by any

research.

Opinion is back by few sources.  Paper is

less than a page in length.  Lacks the

reasoning for forming such an opinion.

Forms a strong opinion.  Understands slightly the

viewpoints of the other side.  Paper is more than a page in

length.

Clearly argues his/her opinion, but recognizes and states the opinion that may rebuttal.  Offers a clear understanding to why his/her is

more justifiable.  Paper is 2 pages.  Provides clear reasoning.

   Understanding the opinion of the South

Does not state the opinion of the South,

only the North.

States very little about the South's opinion

and emphasizes mainly on the North.

Understands and states the South's opinion but fails to

recognize all aspects.

Provides a clear understanding of the South's opinion and the

reasoning to why they formed such opinions.

   Understanding the opinion of the North

Does not state the opinion of the North,

only the South.

States very little about the North's opinion

and emphasizes mainly on the South.

Understands and states the North's opinion but fails to

recognize all aspects.

Provides a clear understanding of the North's opinion and the rezoning to why they formed such opinions.

   Punctuality/Participation

Does not turn anything in on time.  Does

nothing to help group.

Turns in one of the necessary elements on time.  Provides little help as possible but

nothing too productive.

Turns in two of the three necessary elements on time.  Does either research or help

in making the movie or power point, not both.

Turns in all elements on time.  Provides sufficient research for the

group in area of concentration.  Helps create the video or power

point.