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Rubric and Criteria for SuccessInformed Citizen3- Meets ExpectationsMy Friends Tell Me Who toVote for2- Approaches ExpectationsBill of Rights?Never Heard of Him1- Novice LearnerDefinition of civic lifeshows basic or simplisticunderstanding of concept,but lacks complexity and/ordepth.Definition shows little to nounderstanding of civic life.Category One of the Founding Fathers4- Above and BeyondClearly and correctly definescivic life and shows sufficientunderstanding.Suggests a form of civicparticipation, but withoutmuch explanation orevaluation.PSA has minimal continuity.Evidence of preparationand organization is lacking.Finished product is in need offurther refinement.A suggestion for civicparticipation is merelyhinted at or simply ignoredaltogether.PSA is generally disjointed.Little or no evidence ofpreparation or organization.Project demonstrates somecontrol of the conventionsof written and spokenEnglish, though the messageis confusing or difficult tounderstand in parts.Often listens to, shares with,and supports the efforts ofothers in the group. Actionsoccasionally impede or hindergroup progress.Project demonstrates little orno control of the conventionsof written and spokenEnglish. The message is oftenconfusing and difficult tounderstand.Rarely listens to, shares with,and supports the efforts ofothers in the group. Actionsfrequently hinder and impedegroup progress.GOALMEMOYour task is to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that defines, exhibits, and encouragesAmerica’s youth to be actively involved in “civic life.”ROLEYou are a producer for the media outlet, KCVCS, that creates video, print, audio, and internet media.AUDIENCEThe target audience for your PSA is high school juniors and seniors, a key demographic for your client.Accurate and fully supporteddefinition of civic life goesbeyond what was taught inthe class and shows thoroughunderstanding.Definition of Civic lifeExplains, evaluates, andacknowledges a form of civicparticipation.Description of form of CivicParticipation using VOTE-CPSA has good continuity.Demonstrates evidence ofpreparation and organization.Project is complete andacceptable.Accurately, thoroughly,and insightfully explains,evaluates, and clearlyadvocates for a specific formof civic participation.Outstanding continuity ofPSA provides strong evidenceof preparation, organization,and productivity. Project ispolished and professionallooking.Project demonstrates controlof the conventions of writtenand spoken English. Messageis readily and clearlycommunicated.Continuity and Polish ofFinal ProductProject mostly demonstratescontrol of the conventions ofwritten and spoken English.Most of the message is readilyand clearly communicated.Mechanics and ClarityUsually listens to, shares with,and supports the efforts ofothers in the group. Does notcause problems in the group.Student listens to, shareswith, and supports theefforts of others in the group.Encourages synergy of allgroup members.Collaboration(if applicable)Teacher Comments18 19SITUATIONYour group has been asked by the Civically Active Youth Advocacy Coalition (CAYAC) to create a PublicService Announcement that accomplishes three goals:First, you must define “civic life.”You may use any of the definitions presented by the primarysources you have examined, combine any of the definitions from the primary sources, or deviseyour own definition.Second, you must demonstrate students of this age engaged in active and responsible civic lifecentered around one of Virtues of the Effective Citizen (VOTE-C).Third, you must encourage other young adults to find a way to actively engage in “civic life.”PRODUCT, PERFORMANCE, and PURPOSEWork with your team to create a clear message about the importance of having an active civic life, sothat you can convince America’s young adults to fulfill their civic responsibility to themselves and tofuture generations. You should work with your team to create one of the following:Video, web page, podcast, print ad, and/or posterSTANDARDS and CRITERIA for SUCCESSYour PSA needs to include:A clear definition of “civic life” as opposed to private life.Examples (video, audio, images, quotes) of students involved in “civic life.” These should not behypothetical or fictional, but real examples.Actively encourage students to be civic-minded, including voting, being informed on civic issues,volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.Refer to attached rubric for specific assessment criteria.