Comic Book Rubric

Poetry Rubric

Requirements / Exemplary
4 / Accomplished
3 / Developing
2 / Beginning
1 / Score
Form / Creatively uses
an appropriate
poetic form. / Effectively uses
an appropriate
poetic form. / May use an
appropriate poetic
form. / Uses an
inappropriate
poetic form.
Word Usage / Student’s use of
vocabulary is
precise, vivid,
and paints a
strong clear and
complete picture
in the reader’s
mind. / Student’s use of
vocabulary is
routine and
workable. / Student’s use of
vocabulary is
more telling than
showing. / Student’s use of
vocabulary is
very basic.
Poetic Techniques / Effectively uses
poetic techniques
to reinforce the
theme. / Uses poetic
techniques to
reinforce the
theme. / Uses some poetic
techniques to
reinforce the
theme. / Uses few poetic
techniques
Language Conventions / Has grade-level
appropriate
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation;
contains few, if
any, errors that
do not interfere
with the reader’s
understanding. / Has mainly gradelevel
appropriate
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation;
contains some
errors that do not
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding. / May contain many
errors in spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation that
may interfere
with the reader’s
understanding. / May contain
frequent and
numerous
errors in
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
that interferes
with the
reader’s
understanding.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.
Illustration / Effective and
creative use of
an illustration
enhances the
poem’s meaning. / Uses an
illustration to
enhance the
poem’s meaning. / Uses an
illustration that
may add to the
poem’s meaning. / Lacks an
illustration.

Comic Book Rubric

Requirements / Excellent 1 / Good 3 / Fair 2 / Poor 1 / Score
Choice of Scenes / Covers all important events from the research. Scenes clearly depict the historical events. / Covers important events from the research. / Covers important events from the research but misses key parts. / Lists some events from the research, but information is incomplete or focused on less important points.
Captions / Captions are related to the scenes and the book, and the connections are easy to understand. / Captions are related to the scenes and the book, and most connections are easy to understand. / Captions are related to the scenes and the book, but the connections are less obvious. / Captions do not relate well to the scenes. There seems to be no connection or connections are very general.
Characters / The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue are well-matched to their actions and dialogue in the book. / The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue match actions and dialogue in the book. / The main characters are identified, but actions and dialogue are too general to show their relationship to the book. / It is hard to tell who the main characters are, or main characters in the comic are not the main characters in the book.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Thought/Speech Bubbles / Thought/ Speech bubbles are present and clearly reveal a character's thoughts or relay dialogue efficiently. / Most thought/Speech Bubbles are present and somewhat reveal a character's thoughts or relay dialogue. / Some Thought/Speech Bubbles are present and reveal some character's thoughts or relay some dialogue / No Thought/Speech Bubbles are present.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.
Illustration / Effective and
creative use of
an illustration
enhances the
poem’s meaning. / Uses an
illustration to
enhance the
poem’s meaning. / Uses an
illustration that
may add to the
poem’s meaning. / Lacks an
illustration.

Picture Book Rubric

Requirements / Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor / Score
PLOT (Fiction)
Or
FACTUAL INFORMATION
(Non-Fiction) / Definite evidence of a clear plot with conflict (problem), climax (highest interest point), and resolution (solution to the problem).
Or
Clear presentation of factual information to support the chosen subject area. All facts are reported accurately and give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. / The plot is not clear or missing one of the following elements: conflict (problem), climax (highest interest point), and resolution (solution to the problem).
Or
Some factual details are unclear. Not all facts are accurately given and do not give the reader information that is beyond the obvious (Not advance enough for the middle school reader). / The plot is not clear there is no evidence of: conflict (problem), climax (highest interest point), and resolution (solution to the problem).
Or
No facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the chosen subject area. / The information is incomplete
WRITTEN ORGANIZATION / The writing contains central idea(s) and these ideas are developed with descriptive details. The order and structure are compelling/interesting and move the reader through the story easily. / Order and structure are present, but does not use many descriptive details. / The writing lacks a clear organizational structure. Descriptive details are not present and the writing is either difficult to follow or does not use any details. / There is no organizational structure. There is no detail.
BOOK COVER / Cover page contains an original title of the story, the name of the author(s) and illustrator(s) and has a powerful illustration to match the title. / Cover page leaves out one of the components: original title, author(s),illustrator(s), and powerful artwork. / Cover page leaves out two or more of the components: original title, author(s),illustrator(s), and powerful artwork. / There is no book cover.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Pictures or Photographs
Must be original art created by the student! / Illustrations highlight the text, add to the mood and tone of the book, are colorful and rich, and enhance the theme of the book.
Pictures are original art created by the student. / Illustrations loosely connect to the text, mood and tone of the book. Illustrations could use more color or precision.
Pictures are original art created by the student. / Illustrations detract from the text, mood and tone of the book. Illustrations lack color and precision / There is no illustration.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.

Board Game Rubric

Requirements / Excellent4 / Good 3 / Fair 2 / Poor 1 / Score
Design &
Creativity / Everything is neatly
created and directions
were followed
completely. / Game board is excellent
but some parts are a
little sloppy. / Game board is complete
but 1 or 2 elements are
missing and it could be
neater. / Most of the directions
were ignored and the
board is sloppy.
Questions / There are 25 questions
and answers, and they
are well incorporated into
the game. / A couple of questions or
answers are missing or
incorrect. / Some questions are
missing OR one could
play the game with
answering most
questions. / Half of the questions are
missing OR questions are
hardly used in the game.
Format &
Purpose / The purpose of the game
relates directly to the
researchl and the game
board represents a theme. / The purpose closely
relates to the research and
the game board
somewhat represents
a theme. / The purpose partially
relates to the research and
the game board doesn’t
clearly represent a
theme. / It is unclear what the
purpose and theme of
the game are from the
appearance.
Directions / Directions make it
perfectly clear how to
play the game. They are
neatly typed with minimal
grammatical errors. / Directions are typed but
have 2-3 minor grammatical
errors. They are somewhat
unclear or 1 step is missing. / There are more than 3
errors. Directions are
unclear and 2-3 steps could
be added to clarify. / Errors in grammar interfere
with understanding of the
directions. Much revision is
needed
Content &
Difficulty / Questions and rules of play
are of an appropriate level--
not too difficult and not too
easy. / Rules of play are age
appropriate but some
questions are too easy or
too difficult. / Game is a bit too simple for
the grade level and some
questions are too easy. / Game is very simple and
most questions are too
easily answered.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.

Quilt Rubric

Requirements / Excellent4 / Good 3 / Fair 2 / Poor 1 / Score
Illustrated Squares / Student creates 5 or 6 squares, using symbols that represent the events in the history researched. Student can explain what all symbols stand for and can tell its story. Story has lots of sensory details. / Student creates 4-5 squares, using symbols that represent the events in the history researched. Student can explain what all symbols stand for and can tell its story. Story has lots of details. / Student creates less than 5 squares, using symbols that represent the events in the history researched. Story has limited use of sensory details. / Student creates less than 5 squares, using symbols that represent the events in the history researched. Story has no use of sensory details.
Written Descriptions
(on back of each quilt square) / Student developed an idea from their own history research into an engaging descriptive
Paragraph.
Paragraph has clear information related to the research topic. / Student developed an idea into a descriptive paragraph using their history research. Paragraph has clear information related to the research topic. / Student developed an idea into a paragraph.
Paragraph some what relates to the research topic. / Paragraph does not relate to the research topic.
Creativity / Student followed through carefully on concept and showed originality, creativity and
initiation in completing project. / Student coordinated story and visual image / Student had some difficulty coordinating story to image / Story and visual element were not coordinated.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.
Color / Use of color enhances the quilt. / No color.

Power Point Presentation

Requirements / Excellent4 / Good 3 / Fair 2 / Poor 1 / Score
Content / Content is
accurate and
information is
presented in a
logical order. / Content is
accurate but some
information is not
presented in a
logical order, but
is still generally
easy to follow. / Content is
accurate but
information is not
presented in a
logical order,
making it difficult
to follow. / Content is
questionable and
information is not
presented in a
logical order,
making it difficult
to follow.
Slide
Creation / Presentation flows
well and logically.
Presentation
reflects extensive
use of tools in a
creative way.
Correct number
of slides. / Presentation flows
well. Tools used
correctly.
Correct number
of slides. Overall
presentation is
interesting / Presentation flows
well. Some tools
used to show
acceptable
understanding.
Correct number
of slides. / Presentation is
unorganized.
Tools are not used
in a relevant
manner. Lacking
in number of
slides.
Pictures,
Clip Art &
Background / Images are
appropriate.
Layout of images
is pleasing to the
eye. / Images are
appropriate.
Layout is
cluttered. / Most images are
appropriate. / No images.
Technology
Connection / Comprehensive
use of technology
is apparent. / General
understanding of
technology. / Acceptable
understanding of
technology. / Little
understanding of
technology.
Creativity / Student followed through carefully on concept and showed originality, creativity and
initiation in completing project. / Student coordinated story and visual image / Student had some difficulty coordinating story to image / Story and visual element were not coordinated. / Creativity
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.

Song Lyrics Rubric

Requirements / Excellent4 / Good 3 / Fair 2 / Poor 1 / Score
lyrics / The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. They reflect the topic researched. / The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. . They reflect the topic researched / The song lyrics are somewhat coherent. / The song lyrics are not coherent and they do not reflect the topic researched.
Creativity / The student composed an original song with a clear theme in a clearly creative way. / The student composed an original song with a clear theme. / The song composed is not very original, but contains a theme. / The song composed is not very original. The message is not conveyed.
Information / The writer expressed factual information and incorporated at least three important events in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent. / The writer expressed factual information and incorporated at least twoimportant events in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent. / The writer expressed factual information that showed little effort. The song did not meet expectations. / The writer expressed factual information that showed no effort. The song did not meet expectations.
Audience / The writer expresses a clear sense of the audience. / The writer expresses a general sense of the audience. / The writer expresses little sense of the audience. / The writer expresses no sense of the audience.
Technology
Connection / Comprehensive
use of technology
is apparent. The song was recorded clearly with no distortion. / General
understanding of
technology. The song was recorded clearly. / Acceptable
understanding of
technology. The song was recorded but is not clear. / Little
understanding of
technology.
No recorded song.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.

Newspaper Front Page Rubric

Requirements / Exemplary
4 / Accomplished
3 / Developing
2 / Beginning
1 / Score
News Stories / Included are the cover story, and at least 3 other news articles. / Included are the cover story, and 2 other news articles. / Included are the cover story and 1 other news article. / Just a cover story is presented.
Appearance (Masthead, Headline, Dateline, Captions, Boxes) / All elements are included and presented in a neat, legible manner. / Most elements are included in a neat, legible manner. / Some elements are missing. But the appearance is neat and legible. / Appearance is unacceptable and missing many elements.
Photos/Illustrations / At least 3 photos were included that relate to the history topic and time period. / At least 2 photos were included that related to the history topic and time period. / Photos were included but are unrelated to the history topic and time period. / Only one photo was included.
5W's / All articles give adequate information using the 5W's. The articles have a hook that entices the reader. / Most articles give adequate information using the 5W's. The articles have a hook that entices the reader. / The articles don't give adequate information. The articles somewhat have a hook that entices the reader. / The articles lack a hook and adequate information using the 5W's.
Creativity / Student followed through carefully on concept and showed originality, creativity and
initiation in completing project. / Student coordinated story and visual image / Student had some difficulty coordinating story to image / Story and visual element were not coordinated.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. / There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Effort / Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements. / Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment. / Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.

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