1) Read the novel Maniac Magee

2) Choose a task (below)

3) Click on your task for specific instructions

4) Complete your task by the due date

 Excellent (10-9)

Good (8-7)

Needs Improvement (6-0)

 Organization

Project is organized in a logical, sequential manner. 

Some sequence and order is present.

Project is lacking a sequential or logical order. 

 Accuracy

All information presented is correct.

Most information presented is correct.

 Little or no information presented is correct.

 Writing Mechanics

Fewer than 3 errors in grammar and spelling.

Between 3 and 6 errors in grammar and spelling.

Greater than 6 errors in grammar and spelling.

 Creativity

Ideas presented in a unique and interesting manner.

 Interesting presentation but lacks a unique format.

Ideas presented in an unexciting and uninteresting manner.

 Neatness

Lettering and artwork are beyond expectations for eighth grade students.

Project is easy to read and clear. Artwork is reasonable for eighth grade students.

 Project is difficult to read and artwork is poorly prepared.