SS8H11- Civil Rights Movement – Rubric

#5 - Albany Student/MLK letter
Addresses the standard:
The student’s letter accurately described Georgia during the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Georgia. The letter went in-depth and gave details. / Grammar and Mechanics:
The student’s grammar was correct. / Creativity:
The student used the information given in class and was able to use his/her imagination to come up a unique and interesting letter.
30 points / 5 points / 15 points
Total points for letters: /50
#3 - “Georgia Politics” talk show discussion
Addresses the standard: The student’s paper accurately described the impact of Lester Maddox and Maynard Jackson during the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia according to GPS Standard SS8H11. / Grammar and Mechanics:
The student’s grammar was correct. / Creativity:
The student used the information given in class and was able to use his/her imagination to come up with a factual report. / Following Directions:
The student followed the directions given on the assignment worksheet.
30 points / 5 points / 10 points / 5 points
Total points awarded for questions: /50
#7 - Campaign poster for Maynard Jackson:
Addresses the standard: The student’s posters accurately represented Maynard Jackson’s accomplishments during the Civil Rights Movement according to GPS Standard SS8H11. / Creativity:
The student used the information given and was able to develop a catchy and unique poster.
30 points /

20 points

Total points awarded for poster: /50
#4 - Herman Talmadge – 1946 Governor’s Race Question
Addresses the standard: The student’s Herman Talmadge response to the 1946 Governor’s Race was accurate and reflected the student’s knowledge of GPS Standard SS8H11. / Grammar and Mechanics:
The student’s grammar was correct.
40 points / 10 points
Total points awarded for Talmadge paragraphs: /50
#6 - Albany Movement Protest Song
Addresses the Standard: The protest sign accurately addressed the Albany Movement as a part of the Civil Rights Movement according to GPS Standard SS8H11. / Creativity:
The student used the information given and was able to develop a catchy and unique song that covers the activities and people involved in the Albany Movement.
25 points /

25 points

Total points awarded for protest song: /50
#1 - Brown v. Board of Education Attorney Argument
Addresses the standard: The student’s argument described the impact that Brown vs. Board of Education had on the Civil Rights movement and Georgia based on GPS Standard SS8H11. / Grammar and Mechanics:

The student’s grammar was correct.

/ Accuracy:

The paper was accurate and reflected the student’s knowledge of history.

30 points / 5 points / 15 points
Total points awarded for argument: /50
#8 - Collage
Meets the standard:
The student’s collage represents activities, people and events addressed in GPS Standard SS8H11 including segregation, integration in schools and key events. / Grammar and Mechanics:
Creativity:
The student used the information given to develop an interesting and unique collage.
30 points / 20 points
Total points awarded for collage: /50
#2 – Critical Thinking
Addresses the standard:
The student’s written responses speak directly to discrimination, prejudice and persons with disabilities. / Grammar and Mechanics: The student’s grammar was correct. / Reflection:
The student’s writing shows knowledge of the subject, was thorough, in-depth, and gave opinionsabout the topics.
30 points / 5 points / 15 points
Total points awarded for critical thinking: /50