Grading Rubric

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Individual Report Content	One page report that is somewhat complete. May not have answered all the required questions.	At least one page report that shows understanding of role and answers some of the questions posed well.	One to two pages that show insight into subject and understanding of role. Answers most questions throughly. Lists two+ useful websites.	One to two pages that show insight into subject and understanding of role. Answers all questions throughly. Lists two+ useful websites and briefly explains each.
Individual Report Mechanics	May not have proper heading or formatting. May be written messily in ink or pencil. May not use proper grammar, spelling, or paragraphs.	Has proper heading, formatting, is neatly typed or written in ink. Has a few grammar, spelling errors.	Has proper heading, formatting, is neatly typed or written in ink. Mostly uses proper paragraphs, grammar rules, and spelling.	Has proper heading, formatting, is neatly typed or written in ink. Always uses proper paragraphs, grammar rules, and spelling.
Group Public Service Announcement	Presents basic information to the class about disaster topic. May not have much useful information. Less than 2 minutes in length.	Presents basic information of disaster and is somewhat educational and useful. About 2 minutes in length.	Presents disaster information that is both useful and entertaining. Most of the roles are represented. At least 3 minutes in length.	Presents disaster information that is both useful, creative, and entertaining. All of the roles are represented. Three to five minutes in length.
WebQuest Participation	Sometimes is off task in classroom. Requires continual reminders from teacher or group members to help with project.	Is usually on task and participating with individual research and group presentation work. Sometimes disturbing or unhelpful to others.	Always on task and participating with individual research and group presentation work. Usually helpful to others.	Always on task and participating with individual research and group presentation work. Helpful to others. Adds many ideas.