Graphic Organizer Assignment Rubric

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Content of
Concept
Map

Includes a
section for the
main conflict,
at least 4 key
events, and at
least one key
passage for
each event.
The examples
included in
each section
are specific and
detailed.
Includes all
sections asked
for, and each
section is
cleanly and
logically
organized. Easy
to follow the
chain of
events.
Uses titles for
sections,
multiple colors
for differing
boxes, and the
boxes and
sections are
evenly spaced
apart.

Includes a
section for the
main conflict,
at least 4 key
events, and at
least one key
passage for
each event.
The examples
are specific.

Includes a
section for the
main conflict,
at least 4 key
events, and a
key passage for
almost every
event. The
examples are
there, but
under
developed.

Is missing
multiple
sections. The
examples are
vague and
confusing, or
absent all
together.

Includes all
sections asked
for, and each
section is
logically
organized. Can
follow the chain
of events.

Includes most
sections asked
for, and each
section is
organized in
some way. Can
follow the chain
of events.

Missing more
than half of the
sections asked
for, and the
organization is
confusing and
difficult to
follow.

Uses titles for

sections, a few
colors for
differing boxes,
and the boxes
and sections
are not
overlapping
each other.

Uses no titles,
minimal color,
and the
spacing
between
sections is too
close or too far
apart.

Is a full page in
length,
addresses each
question from
the directions
in a thoughtful
and insightful
manner.
Quotes their
own essay to
back up the
points being
made.

Is a full page in
length,
addresses each
question from
the directions
in a thoughtful
and insightful
manner. Quotes
their own essay
to back up
some of the
points being
made.

Uses titles for

some sections,
a few colors for
differing boxes,
and the boxes
and sections
are too close
and
overlapping
each other.
Is almost a full
page in length,
addresses each
question from
the directions
but may be
missing parts.
Only uses one
quote from
their essay to
back up their
point.

Format of
Concept
Map

Aesthetic of
Concept
Map

One Page
Write-Up.

Is less than half

a page in
length, does
not address
each question,
and makes use
of no quotes
from their
essay.

Score