African Travel Itinerary Grading Rubric: Option 1

Due Date: Tuesday September 15th

Topic and Point Value / Expectations / Points Earned
Guidelines and Rubric /
  • This grade sheet was turned in with your brochure on the due date and has been signed by you and a parent.
/ /2
#1. Name and Title /
  • Your project clearly states your title, name, and class period
/ /2
#1. Maps /
  • You include appropriate maps detailing the location/route of your country/countries, as well as important physical and/or political features
/ /6
#1. Flags /
  • You include color images of the flags of each country that you will visit
/ /4
#2, 3. Itinerary /
  • Your include a detailed itinerary of how long your trip will be, what sights and landmarks you will be visiting on what day, and an explanation of why you are visiting each place
/ /13
#4. Photo Gallery /
  • You include various photos of the places you will visit on your trip
  • Your photos include captions that explain where each place is located and which stop it will be on your trip
/ /10
#5, 6. Need to know before you go… / You give a helpful overview of what you (or your tourists) will need to know before you go, including:
  • Your countries’ climate(s)
  • What to wear
  • Official Languages you will hear spoken
  • Types of local food you will eat
  • Cultural customs you should know before your visit
/ /10
#7. Bibliography /
  • Your bibliography is typed, has a title, and includes all sources used (2 points)
  • Your sources are in alphabetical order (2 points)
  • All sources are cited appropriately as outlined on your “Source Saver” (2 points)
/ /6
#8. Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation /
  • You used correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout your entire project
  • It is obvious to the reader that you proofread your work
/ /4
#9. Creativity and Presentation /
  • Your project is creative, neatly assembled, colorful, engaging, and user-friendly.
/ /5
FINAL Your Total Points Earned
GRADE: Total Points Possible: / ____
60

African Country Guide Book Grading Rubric: Option 2

Due Date: Tuesday September 15th

Topic and Point Value / Expectations / Points Earned
Guidelines and Rubric /
  • This grade sheet was turned in with your brochure on the due date and has been signed by you and a parent.
/ /2
#1. Cover /
  • Your cover is colorful, creative, and neatly done.
  • Your cover includes the name of your country, your name, your class period, and the date.
/ /4
#1. Map /
  • Your map is colorful and includes the important physical and political features of your country
/ /4
#2. Flag /
  • You include a colorful picture of your country’s flag
/ /4
#3. Fact Sheet /
  • Your fact sheet is complete, typed, and accurate.
/ /6
#4, 5. Visitor’s Guide /
  • You have addressed all five required topics as described in the project description
  • Your guide is informative and would be helpful to a tourist or prospective traveler to your country
/ /15
#6. Postcards from your country /
  • You have included at least 5 images of your country and/or its climate (one point each)
  • Each postcard has a explanatory caption and is cited properly in your bibliography
/ /10
#7. Bibliography /
  • Your bibliography is typed, has a title, and includes all sources used (2 points)
  • Your sources are in alphabetical order (2 points)
  • All sources are cited appropriately as outlined on your “Source Saver” (2 points)
/ /6
#8. Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation /
  • You used correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout your entire project
  • It is obvious to the reader that you proofread your work
/ /4
#9. Creativity and Presentation /
  • Your project is creative, neatly assembled, colorful, engaging, and user-friendly.
/ /5
FINAL Your Total Points Earned
GRADE: Total Points Possible: / ____
60

Ministry of Tourism Powerpoint Grading Rubric: Option 3

Due Date: Tuesday September 15th

Topic and Point Value / Expectations / Points Earned
Guidelines and Rubric /
  • This grade sheet was turned in with your brochure on the due date and has been signed by you and a parent.
/ /2
#1. Name and Title /
  • Your project clearly states your title, name, and class period
/ /2
#1. Map /
  • You include a map detailing the important physical and/or political features of your country
/ /4
#1. Flag /
  • You include a colorful picture of your country’s flag
/ /4
#2, 3. Visitor’s Guide to features, facts, and statistics /
  • Your guide is informative and would be helpful to a tourist or prospective traveler to your country
  • You outline the essential information about your country as detailed in the project description
/ /12
#4, 5. What to do and where to go /
  • You describe several popular tourist destinations and “hot spots” of your country suggesting what people should see and do while there
  • You include photos of these destinations where appropriate
  • Your guide would be helpful to a visitor to your country
/ /11
#6. Photo gallery of your country /
  • You include at least six images of your country’s landscape or climate that give your viewer a good idea of what your country looks like
  • Each postcard has a explanatory caption and is cited properly in your bibliography
/ /10
#7. Bibliography /
  • Your bibliography is typed, has a title, and includes all sources used (2 points)
  • Your sources are in alphabetical order (2 points)
  • All sources are cited appropriately as outlined on your “Source Saver” (2 points)
/ /6
#8. Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation /
  • You used correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout your entire project
  • It is obvious to the reader that you proofread your work
/ /4
#9. Creativity and Presentation /
  • Your project is creative, neatly assembled, colorful, engaging, and user-friendly.
/ /5
FINAL Your Total Points Earned
GRADE: Total Points Possible: / ____
60