iRubric: To Kill A Mockingbird, Creative Project rubric

The theme not developed or clear. The student shows no understanding of major theme or project instructions.

The idea is accessible to some. The theme is somewhat developed and or intermittently sustained. The student possesses a basic understanding of major theme and project instructions

The idea is accessible to most. The theme is well developed and mostly sustained throughout. The student understands major theme. The student mostly comprehends project instructions.

The idea is accessible to all. The theme is fully developed and sustained throughout. The student not only shows understanding of but also demonstrates major theme clearly. The student fully comprehends the project instructions.

The idea is accessible and clear to all. The theme fully developed and vividly sustained throughout. The student not only shows full understanding of but also thoroughly engages audience through demonstration of major theme. The student fully comprehends and goes above and beyond project instructions.

The project lacks a central idea and does not respond to the assignment. There is no demonstration of focus.

The project has a central idea but it is so vague as to be non-existent. There is little to no originality or focus.

The central idea is somewhat decipherable, but could be more clearly stated. The project lacks originality and loses focus in places. Central idea and supporting evidence are present, but lack somewhat in clarity.

The project is developed, clear, and fully responds to the assignment. The central idea could use a little more originality. The project generally maintains the focus and the evidence is clear and thorough.

The central idea is clearly stated, arguable, and original. It responds to the assignment clearly and reflects the student's purpose. The project maintains the focus solidly throughout, and establishes clearly articulated evidence.

The speaker has no eye contact with audience. His/her voice is very hard to hear or understand. The delivery is rushed or rambling. Information is lost to audience.

The speaker maintains very little eye contact with audience. His/her voice is difficult to hear for most of the class. The delivery is shaky. Information is a little confusing to audience.

The speaker maintains eye contact with audience majority of the time. His/her voice is mostly clear and audible. The delivery is somewhat controlled. Information is followed by the audience.

The speaker maintains consistent eye contact with the audience. His/her voice is clear and audible. The delivery is poised, controlled, and maintains steady pace. Information is well communicated.

The speaker maintains active eye contact with entire audience. His/her voice is clear, audible, and enthusiastic. The delivery is poised and controlled as well as engaging with a steady pace. Information is well communicated and leaves the audience wanting more.