CATEGORY

4-Mastery
3-Proficient
2-Basic
1-Below Basic
Organization
4-Content is well organized by using headings, bolded titles, or bulleted lists to group
related material. The project is completed by organizing the information.
3-Content is organized by using headings, bolded titles, or bulleted lists to organize to
group related materials. However the overall organization of the topic does not fit with
where they are placed.
2-Content uses some headings, bolded titles, or bulleted lists to organize their
information. It is logically organized for the most part. The organization does not follow a
pattern as to why information is placed in certain areas.
1-There was no clear or logical organizational structure.
Content
4-Covers topic in-depth with at least three details or examples that are directly related to
primary or secondary sources. The examples and details are accurate as it pertains to
the time period and ideas of the documents. Subject knowledge is excellent.
3-Covers topic with at least two details or examples that are directly related to primary
or secondary sources. The examples and details are accurate as it pertains to the time
period and ideas of the documents. Subject knowledge appears to be proficient.
2-Covers topic with at least one detail or example that is directly related to primary or
secondary sources. Includes essential information about the topic but has 1-2 factual
errors.
1-Content is minimal as it pertains to the topic OR there are several factual errors.
Mechanics
4-No misspellings or grammatical errors on the chart.
3-Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors on the chart.
2-Four to six misspellings and/or grammatical errors on the chart.
1-More than six errors in spelling or grammar on the chart.