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CATEGORY
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Exemplary
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Adequate
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Minimal
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Poor
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Content -
50 points
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Reflects accurate essential information; is logically arranged; demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts
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Accurate and reflects most of the essential information; is generally logically arranged; demonstrates understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts.
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Reflects some of the essential information; most information is accurate; generally logically arranged; somewhat demonstrates understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts.
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Contains very little essential information; lacks logical organization; does not demonstrate understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts
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Mechanics
16 points
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Capitalization, spelling, and punctuation are correct throughout the poster.
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There is 1 error in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.
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There are 2 errors in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.
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There are more than 2 errors in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.
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Title and Labels
16 points
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Main concept easily identified; sub-concepts branch appropriately from main idea;
Relationships in the graphic organizer are clear and correct
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Main concept easily identified; most sub-concepts branch from main idea. Relationships in the graphic organizer are clear and correct;
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Main concept not clearly identified or sub-concepts not clearly identified or don’t consistently branch from main idea. Relationships in the graphic organizer may not be clear;
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Graphic organizer lacks title and labels..Relationships not identified.
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Attractiveness
20 points
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The graphic organizer is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Evidence of exceptional student effort.
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The graphic organizer is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Evidence of average student effort.
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The graphic organizer is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Evidence of minimal or last minute student effort.
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The graphic organizer is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Very little student effort evident.
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