Print and complete the worksheet. Then assess yourself using the rubric provided.

After reading this lecture, write a short paper discussing the main elements of the Navajo philosophy of pottery making.

1. Describe: 1) the origins of pottery making 2) the role of earth, wind, water, and fire in pottery making, and 3) how pottery making relates to life.

2. Write a short paragraph on your personal reaction and reflection on what you learned about this philosophy.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR PHILOSOPHY OF NAVAJO POTTERY MAKING PAPER

Pottery Ideas

Beginning:
Tells briefly about one or two parts of the assignment. Writes no reaction or reflection section.

Competent:
Addresses all parts of the assignment thoughtfully.

Advanced:
Addresses all parts of the assignment thoroughly and in detail and presents a thoughtful reaction/reflection on this philosophy.

Writing Conventions

Beginning:
Your writing demonstrates little control of standard writing conventions and has frequent, significant errors that impede readability, such as: punctuation and spelling errors, incorrect punctuation, errors in grammar and usage.

Competent:
Your writing demonstrates control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage).

Advanced:
Your writing demonstrates strong control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage)and uses them effectively to enhance communication. Errors are so few and so minor that they do not impede readability.