Graphic Organizer Rubric

Total: 15 Possible Points

Grade
Points:

0 (D)
Does not meet
requirements

1 Okay (C)
2 Good (B)
Needs Improvement Meets Most
Requirements

3 Excellent (A)
Meets All
Requirements

Does not place a

theme in the circle.

Places a theme (that Places a theme

does not resemble
(underdeveloped, but
the aspects of theme better than just a topic)
weve covered) in
in the middle circle.
the middle circle.

Places a theme (that

follows the guidelines
on everything weve
learned about theme) in
the middle circle.

Does not place any

claims in boxes
connected to the
circle.

Places claims in
boxes, but the claim
does not relate to
the theme.

Places claims in boxes

Places 3 well-formed
connected to circle, but claims in boxes
not they are not as clear connected to the circle
as they could be.
that relate to the theme.

Has no quotes.

Only places one

quote connected to
the boxes.

Only places two quotes

connected to the boxes.

Missing all 3
explanations.

Missing explanation Explanation is present

on one or more of
for all 3 quotes, but is

Places quotes in the

word bubbles
connected to the boxes.
Places boxes connected
to word bubbles that

the word bubbles.

Does not have an
explanation at all.

lacking in either
supporting the claim or
the overall theme.
The explanation of The explanation of how
how the theme is
the theme is relevant
relevant today is
today is lacking.
unclear, off topic, or (stretching to make it
not enough
work, not enough
explanation)
explanation)

explain how the quote

supports the claim and
the overall theme.
Has a separate box,
connected to the circle,
that explains how the
theme is relevant today.