iRubric: The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls Rubric

Questions 1 - 7 were answered in complete sentences, restating the question in the answer.

Answers demonstrated critical thinking skills with well thought out answers when appropriate. Answers were typed or written neatly in black or blue ink.

Questions 1-7 were answered in complete sentences, restating the question in the answer.

Answers demonstrated some critical thinking skills but the answers lacked details when appropriate. Answers were legible and could be typed or written by hand in black or blue ink.

Questions 1-7 rarely or failed to be answered in complete sentences. Questions may or may not have been restated in the answer.

Answers demonstrated a lack of effort, critical thinking skills were not visible or not there at all. Answers were difficult to read or some answers were skipped.

Illustration of favorite stanza included details, color to uniquely create the imagery/mood of the chosen stanza.

The stanza is written in black ink or typed. The text is placed directly below the illustration.

Illustration of favorite stanza included details, color to create the imagery/mood of the chosen stanza. Some creativity is demonstrated.

The stanza is written in black ink or typed. The text is placed directly below the illustration.

Illustration of favorite stanza included little or no details or color to create the imagery/mood of the chosen stanza. Lack of effort is evident.

The stanza may or may not be written in black ink or typed. The stanza may be missing. The text may or may not be placed directly below the illustration. Lack of effort is evident as well.