4 - Gathers a lot of information which is all relevant to the role.
3 - Gathers some basic information which is mostly related to the role.
2 - Gathers very little information or information is not relevant to the
role.
1 - Does not gather information relevant to the role.
4 - Shares a lot of information relevant to the peace proposal.
3 - Shares some information, some of which is relevant.
2 - Shares either too little information or information that is not
relevant.
1 - Does not share any information.
2. Peace Proposal (Creative Solution) Rubric
Representation of Views
4 - Includes meaningful, relevant information from all of the roles.
3 - Includes meaningful, relevant information from five of the roles.
2 - Some of the information was irrelevant or lacked meaning and was from
fewer than five of the roles.
1 - Much information was irrelevant and did not have meaning and was from
fewer than three of the roles.
Writing
4 - Is expressive, focused, insightful, original and well organized.
3 - Is thoughtful, original, well organized.
2 - Shows some thoughtfulness, originality and organization.
1 - Lacks thoughtfulness, originality and/or organization and was difficult
to follow.
Mechanics
4 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are correct and
error free.
3 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are correct and
essentially error free.
2 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure contain many
errors.
1 - Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure contain
were not used.
Conclusion
4 - Information is analyzed or synthesized to form a conclusion which reflects
understanding.
3 - Conclusion restates topic sentence and may add additional comment to
support it.
2 - Conclusion is a simple statement.
1 - No conclusion stated.
3. Individual Letter to the Editor/Web Site/Peace
Organization Rubric
Focus
4 - Topic is clearly stated and draws the reader into the piece in a creative
way.
3 - Topic is clearly stated.
2 - Topic is not stated but the reader is aware of it because the letter
includes sentences or phrases which are related to it.
1 - Topic is not stated and without prompt the topic would not be clear.
Development and Organization
4 - Main idea is fully developed.
3 - Main idea is developed and sequencing is logical and effective.
2 - Main idea is developed.
1 - Main idea is stated or implied but the ideas are no connected or
organized.
Word Choice
4 - Vivid words and phrases strengthen writer's ideas.
3 - Some vivid words and phrases are used to strengthen writer's ideas.
2 - Variety in word use is limited and may seem forced or overused.
1 - Writer exhibits limited vocabulary.
Mechanics
4 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are correct and
error free.
3 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are correct and
essentially error free.
2 - Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure contain many
errors.
1 - Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure contain
were not used.
Conclusion
4 - Information is analyzed or synthesized to form a conclusion which reflects
understanding.
3 - Conclusion restates topic sentence and may add additional comment to
support it.
2 - Conclusion is a simple statement.
1 - No conclusion stated.
Point
Scale
A = Exceptional: 47-52 (90-100%)
B = Excellent: 42-46 (80-89%)
C = Average: 37-41 (70-79%)
D = Below Average: 32-36 (60-69%)
F = Fail: Below 32 (59% and below)