Our Community Final Project Rubric

Student Name:_________________

Date: ______________

Timeline
3

All 5 events are glued correctly in sequential order on the timeline.

3 of the 5 events are glued correctly in sequential order on the timeline.

1 or 2 of the 5 events are glued correctly in sequential order on the timeline.

A one to two sentence summary is written beside each timeline event. The
summary includes accurate information that conveys significant factors
about the event that took place.

A one to two sentence summary is written beside each timeline event. The
summary includes accurate information that conveys insignificant factors of
the event that took place.

One sentence summaries are lacking in completion as the information

presented is inaccurate and/or irrelevant to the specific timeline event.

Grid Map
3

The grid map includes all 5 symbols associated with the events on the
timeline. Each symbol is glued in the grid location that matches the building
that it corresponds to on the reference map.

The grid map includes all 5 symbols associated with the events on the
timeline. 1 to 2 symbols are glued in a location that do not match the
building that they correspond to on the reference map.

The grid map is missing 1 or more symbols associated with the events on the
timeline. 3 or more symbols are glued in a location that do not match the
building that they correspond to on the reference map.

The legend associated with the grid map is filled in with the correct symbols
drawn next to the building names that they correspond with.

The legend associated with the grid map is filled in with 1 or more incorrect
symbols drawn next to the building names that they correspond with.

The legend associated with the grid map is partially filled in; it is
incomplete.

All 3 blank points on the compass rose are filled in with the correct
corresponding cardinal direction letters.

2 blank points on the compass rose are filled in with the correct
corresponding cardinal direction letters.

1 blank point on the compass rose is filled in with the correct corresponding
cardinal direction letter.

Propaganda:
Pro/Con Table
4

3 benefits to the community (pros) and 3 detriments to the community (cons)

are listed in the correct columns within the pro/con table. The pros and cons
listed are substantial, clearly described, and relate directly to the topic.

3 benefits to the community (pros) and 3 detriments to the community (cons)

are listed in the correct columns within the pro/con table. The pros and cons
listed are briefly described and relate directly to the topic.

2 benefits to the community (pros) and 2 detriments to the community (cons)

are listed in the correct columns within the pro/con table. The pros and cons
listed are briefly described and relate directly to the topic.

1 benefit to the community (pro) and 1 detriment to the community (con) are
listed in the correct columns within the pro/con table. The pros and cons
listed are incompletely described.

Poster/Commercial/Glog
3

The poster/commercial/glog includes a clear stance, and 3 substantial points

of evidence/reasons to convince the audience that the stance is in the best
interest of the common good.

The poster/commercial/glog includes a clear stance, and 2 substantial points

of evidence/reasons to convince audience that the stance is in the best
interest of the common good.

The poster/commercial/glog includes a vague stance or no stance, and 1 or 2

substantial points of evidence/reasons to convince audience that the stance is
in the best interest of the common good.

Poster/Commercial/Glog
3

Logical display of evidence/ideas; all details and images contribute to a

strong central stance.

Most evidence/ideas are organized logically; some details and images

contribute to the central stance.

Evidence/ideas are unorganized; the details and images do not contribute to

the central stance.

Poster/Commercial/Glog - Presentation

Presents stance, clearly focused, thoroughly presents evidence/ideas that

support stance; immediately engages audience in the message of their piece.

Focused and thorough in presenting stance; engages audience in the topic.

Vague, unfocused; does not engage the audience in the topic.

Total Score: ___________ points out of 28 possible points.

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