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28th Amendment Project Scoring Rubric
Homepage Visuals
The home page has aesthetic appeal that would cause visitors to linger at your site.
____ /5 The background color/design compliments the foreground.
____ /5 At least three contextually correct visuals are embedded on the home page. (Dimension - B)
Homepage Text
The home page is easy to read and gives off an impression of the need and purpose of the amendment
____ /5 The title of the website (largest font on page) includes “______ NOW!” (Dimension - B)
____ /5 The subtitle of the website (2nd largest font) includes “ Ratify...28th...Amendment!”
____ /5 The third line of the website should be a hook or catch phrase. (Dimension - B)
____ /5 Six buttons/tabs appear on the page so the reader can navigate to other pages.
(28th Amendment)
____ /10 The FIRST button/tab links the reader to a page devoted solely to describing the new law. This will include the actual “rhetoric” you choose for your Amendment. This page will be scored for both feasibility and productivity of the amendment. In addition, a paragraph should be included on this page explaining how this amendment will impact the lives of Americans. (Dimension - B)
(Links)
____ /10 The SECOND button/tab connects the reader to a page called “Links.” Once on the page, the reader will be able see two links with a paragraph description of what can be found on each video (embed these videos). Links will be scored for how well you compare and contrast the opinions and goals of the video to your amendment’s cause. Video must be under four minutes. (Dimension A)
( Noteworthy Amendments)
____ /10 The THIRD button/tab links the reader to the following information. You need to briefly explain the content of your TEN chosen amendments. The below amendments are only suggestions. Students are free to omit any of the below amendments in favor of any of the other 27 amendments. (Dimension - B)
(Steps to Ratify)
(Testimonials)
____ /15 The FIFTH button/tab links the readers to a page that has at least three testimonials (quotations) from experts, politicians, or celebrities backing up your desire to ratify the new amendment and promote your cause. These testimonials must be stylistically appropriate in tone and content. Make sure to include the job title and qualifications of each person cited. (Dimension - C)
(Additional Info/Resources)
____ /10 The SIXTH button/tab link the readers to a page with additional information about your website and cause. It is your choice what additional information you would like to add on this tab, but TWO pieces of additional information must be provided. Topics to consider are; contact information, donation information (what the $ is used for), a brief history of the cause you are fighting for, facts/info about your cause, additional resources (website links, etc) about your cause, follow us information for social media platforms. These are a few suggestions, be creative with this section.
(Reflective Essay)
____/10 Reflective Essay. 5 Paragraphs and all requirements of essay are met. Posted on blog. (Dimensions - A, B, & C)
_____ / 100 - TOTAL SCORE
Scoring Scale A = (90-100) / B = (80-89) / C = (70-79) / D = (60-69)
F = 59 or less. *parenthesis includes reflective essay scores. Rubric dimension scores are included in both scores for a total of 70% of grade on this assessment.