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Assessment Rubric for Fact-Checking Video Assignment

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Level 4 

Knowledge and Understanding 

Knowledge of content

 

Knowledge of fact-checking strategies

 

 

limited knowledge of fact-checking strategies

 

some knowledge of fact-checking strategies.

 

considerable knowledge of fact-checking strategies

 

thorough knowledge of fact-checking strategies

 

Understanding of content

 

Understanding of how to identify true and false information

 

limited understanding of how to identify true and false information

 

someunderstanding of how to identify true and false information

 

considerable understanding of how to identify true and false information

 

thorough understanding of how to identify true and false information

 

Thinking 

 

Planning and organizing the digital story (e.g., developing a storyline, selecting images and music, structuring the narrative

uses planning skills with limited effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story

uses planning skills with some effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story.

 

uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story, demonstrating consideration of the purpose, target audience, and the message they want to conve

uses planning skills with a high degree of effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story, demonstrating a clear understanding of how their choices effectively contribute to the overall impact and message

Use of processing skills (e.g. evaluating information)

 
uses processing skills with limited effectiveness when evaluating information
uses processing skills with some effectiveness when evaluating informatio
uses processing skills with considerable effectiveness when evaluating information.
uses processing skills with a high degree of effectiveness when evaluating information
Use of creative thinking processes in developing the story (e.g., generating ideas, experimenting with different digital tools and techniques, explore-teacher-wrdsb different perspectives)
uses ses critical/creative thinking processes with limited effectiveness to analyze the claim and draw conclusions
uses critical/creative thinking processes with some effectiveness to analyze the claim and draw conclusion
uses critical/creative thinking processes with considerable effectiveness to analyze the claim and draw conclusions
uses critical/creative thinking processes with a high degree of effectiveness to analyze the claim and draw conclusions

Communication 

Communication for different audiences and purposes in oral, visual, and written forms, including media forms. 

 

Expression and organization of ideas and information

expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with limited effectiveness; the message lacks clarity and coherence
expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with some effectiveness; the message is communicated with some clarity and coherence
expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with considerable effectiveness; the message is clear, coherent, and engaging, effectively conveying the methods of fact-checking used in the video
expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with a high degree of effectiveness; the message is impactful, thought-provoking, and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of fact-checking
Communication for different audiences and purposes
communicates for different audiences and purposes in the digital story with limited effectiveness; the story does not effectively resonate with the intended audience
communicates for different audiences and purposes in the digital story with some effectiveness; the story shows some awareness of the target audience and their understanding of misinformation
communicates for different audiences and purposes in the digital story with considerable effectiveness; the story uses appropriate language, tone, and visuals to effectively engage the target audience and convey the message about fact-checking and misinformation
communicates for different audiences and purposes in the digital story with a high degree of effectiveness; the story demonstrates a deep understanding of the target audience and tailors the message for maximum impact, effectively promoting critical thinking and discussion about fact-checking and misinformation
Use of conventions
uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology related to fact-checking and misinformation with limited effectiveness
uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology related to fact-checking and misinformation with some effectiveness
uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology related to fact-checking and misinformation with considerable effectiveness
uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology related tofact-checking and misinformation with a high degree of effectiveness

Application 

Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts 

 

 

applies knowledge and skills about sneaky excuses and consent to digital storytelling with limited effectiveness
applies knowledge and skills about sneaky excuses and consent to digital storytelling with some effectiveness
applies knowledge and skills about sneaky excuses and consent to digital storytelling with considerable effectiveness; the digital story effectively demonstrates how sneaky excuses can be used to ignoring or violating consent
Applies knowledge and skills about sneaky excuses and consent to digital storytelling with a high degree of effectiveness; the digital story demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the complexities of sneaky excuses, consent, and online interactions
Transfer of knowledge and skills

 

 
transfers knowledge and skills about fact-checking and misinformation to new contexts with limited effectiveness
transfers knowledge and skills about fact-checking and misinformation to new contexts with some effectiveness
transfers knowledge and skills about fact-checking and misinformationto new contexts with considerable effectiveness;
transfers knowledge and skills about fact-checking and misinformation to new contexts with a high degree of effectiveness
Making connections
Connecting understanding of sneaky excuses and consent
draws connections between concepts of fact-checking and misinformation with limited effectiveness
draws connections between concepts of fact-checking and misinformation with some effectiveness
draws connections between concepts of fact-checking and misinformation with considerable effectiveness
draws connections between concepts of fact-checking and misinformation with a high degree of effectiveness

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