iRubric: Civil War Letters Project rubric

The work done exceeds all expectations and shows that the learner is proud of his/her work. The effort that was put into this task is the best it can be by the learner.The poster is creative and clear. The whole poster is covered by creative facts and details.

The work was done with good effort that shows what the learner learned. It is evident that time was put into this poster and presentation.

Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is still not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed and it looks unfinished. Some or most of the poster paper is visible by void.

Work is done with little effort, Work is incomplete. There is nothing that shows this learner(s) cared about the product because it seems unfinished and lacks any function.

Students wrote a letter in response to the Civil War letter. The letter provided details, was encouraging, and made it seem real. The letter made references to events in the original letter or the events during that era. The letter was presented in a detailed creative way on the poster. The letter felt "real."

Students wrote a letter in response to their civil war letter. The letter provided only short details related to the time. The letter was written directly onto the poster. The letter was basic and short.

There is a letter present on the poster which is basic and lacks genuine interests. The letter is basic or below basic in details.

There is no letter or the letter seems rushed and not creative. It lacks any reference to the original letter and is poorly made.

The Essential question is answered with clarity, perfect grammar, and cites evidence. The question is answered to the students best ability. It has intro, thesis, evidence, and conclusion.

The essential question is answered with basic details and evidence. The question is not answered to the students best ability. It lacks intro, thesis, evidence, and or conclusion.

The essential question answer lacks clarity and does not respond with any evidence.

No question answered or half the question answered.

Students worked collaboratively. Problem solved together. Used their research skills to find answers not given in the text. All were present and on time every day. Never off task. Divided the work among each other.

Students worked collaboratively. Needed help problem solving basic issues together. All were present and on time some of the days. Never off task. Teacher had to intervene.

Students did not seem to work effectively together. Students had difficulty problem solving on their own, attendance was an issue (including tardiness). Work was not divided well among each other.

Students lacked the ability to work collaboratively together due to issues within their control.