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Political Cartoon Political Cartoon Students will make a political cartoon to represent the given aspects of the Gilded Age. Cartoon must include elements typically found in a political cartoon. Rubric Code: LX9BX6W By Gustyp Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Important Issues
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Comprehension Witnessed during student presentation.	Poor Student has very little understanding about the chosen topic and/or the issue at hand. Their message is not clear or does not make sense.	Fair Student somewhat understands the topic and/or the issue. Their purpose is clear but weak.	Good Student clearly understands the topic and the issue at hand. This understanding is evident in their cartoon. They make a strong statement.	Exemplary Student clearly & exceptionally understands the topic and the issue at hand. This understanding is evident in their cartoon. They make a strong statement.
Content	Poor Student made up the cartoon without any factual basis and/or no political cartoon element is present. Did not seem to consciously use any of the five elements of symbolism for political cartoons discussed in class.	Fair Student used opinions or feelings about the issue rather than actual information for the basis of their cartoon and hinted toward a political cartoon element. Used at least one of the elements of symbolism discussed in class.	Good Student used actual information found during research and observation and included at least 2 of the 5 political elements of symbolism discussed in class.	Exemplary Student used actual information found during research and observation and included more than 5 political elements of symbolism discussed in class.
Originality	Poor Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.	Fair Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights.	Good Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.	Exemplary Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive. The ideas show 'out of the box' thinking.
Grammar	Poor The written paragraph is limited with content and is not intelligible or fluent. Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	Fair The written paragraph is minimally complete and lack detail and/or fluency. Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors.	Good The written paragraph is complete and well written. It is fluent and contains many details. One or less misspellings or grammatical errors.	Exemplary The written paragraph is above and beyond expectations and requirements. It was written with extra time and effort which is displayed in its content.