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One-Page/Poster: "The Decl. of Independence"

Students create a one-page poster that would persuade a colonist to support the Declaration of Independence.

Rubric Code: W24C528

By lhall65

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

1-Pager Dec. of Independence
	Poor 0-1 1 pts	Fair 2 2 pts	Good - 3 3 pts	Excellent - 4 4 pts
Slogan (claim)	Poor 0-1 There is no slogan or claim.	Fair 2 There is a slogan, but the claim is unclear.	Good - 3 Clear slogan with a relevant claim.	Excellent - 4 Slogan is clear and captivating. The claim is relevant.
Connections to Text Claims and support should lead right back to the Declaration of Independence.	Poor 0-1 *Parts are generally unclear as to importance or connection to the "D of I"	Fair 2 *Parts are somewhat clear as to connection to "D of I"	Good - 3 *Parts are mostly clear as to connection to "D of I	Excellent - 4 *Parts are clear as to connection to the "D of I"
Means of Persuasion Incorporate the various means of persuasion without making a person feel like you're a high-pressure salesperson.	Poor 0-1 There is no apparent attempt to persuade anybody to do anything.	Fair 2 There is an obvious use of persuasion, but it may or may not be effective.	Good - 3 Various means of persuasion have been used openly.	Excellent - 4 Various means of persuasion have been used in both open and subtle ways.
Artistry / Eye Appeal You don't have to be Michelangelo, but do pay attention to the details.	Poor 0-1 Appears to have been thrown together - very disorganized. Has some illustration but not very colorful	Fair 2 Layout is sufficient. Poster is illustrated with somewhat relevant pictures and it is adequately colorful.	Good - 3 Layout is well-organized Poster is illustrated with relevant images and quite colorful	Excellent - 4 Layout is exceptionally eye-catching: well-organized with striking images and good use of colors.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling	Poor 0-1 More than six errors Errors impede readability	Fair 2 5-6 errors in grammar and spelling	Good - 3 3-4 errors in grammar and spelling	Excellent - 4 0-2 errors in grammar and spelling