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Main Idea and Supporting Details 
Main Idea and Supporting Details
Students will create a poster to persuade others on one of two topics. The main idea will be the focus of the poster and the supporting details will be evidence of persuasion. The student will include at least three supporting details. Illustrations will be added to the poster and must connect to the main idea as well.
Rubric Code: B26X5C
By Miamia
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Main Idea/Supporting Detail Poster
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Main Idea

Poor

The main idea is not written completely or neatly. It is not labeled and hard to find on the poster.
Fair

The main idea is on the poster. It is not in the author's best handwriting, but can be read.
The main idea is labeled but the poster seems cluttered making the main idea difficult to identify.
Good

The main idea is a complete thought and is clearly visible on the poster in neat handwriting. It is labeled and easy to identify.
Supporting Details

Poor

The poster does not contain 3 supporting details, or the details included do not support the main idea.
The handwriting is messy and makes the poster difficult to read.
Fair

The poster has 3 supporting details from the article but they may not be the most supportive evidence from the article. The details are labeled but may be messy and difficult to read.
Good

The poster has 3 supporting details from the article. The supporting details are strong evidence of the main idea.
The details are labeled and easy to see on the poster.
Illustrations

Poor

The illustrations lack detail, are messy or seem to have nothing to do with the evidence provided by the supporting detail.
The student only used one color or scribbled without effort when drawing on the poster.
Fair

The drawings illustrate the supporting details but may be messy, making the poster look rushed or cluttered.
Good

Each drawing goes with a supporting detail, and clearly supports the main idea. The drawings are planned, making the poster stronger and more persuasive. The drawings are neatly applied with attention to detail.
Over All Poster

Poor

The poster is sloppy, cluttered and does not show proper planning. It may have the Main Idea but may not label. Some Supporting Details are are missing and not labeled.The pictures are messy and scattered, or have nothing to do with the main idea. They may be missing from the poster. Over all the work is cluttered or lacking in detail.
Fair

The poster shows that some thought went into the work and that some planning took place. The work is a bit messy but does include: Main Idea, Supporting Details, and Illustrations. Labels are present on most parts. The most of the pictures are near the supporting detail they illustrate. The work may be cluttered but most work on the poster supports the main idea.
Good

The poster is proof of hard work and well thought out planning. It is neat and includes: Main Idea, Supporting Details, and Illustrations. The Main Idea and Supporting Details are labled. The pictures are placed near the supporting detail they illustrate. The work is not cluttered and everything on the posters supports the main idea to persuade the reader.



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