iRubric: Information Report rubric

Needed extensive support to locate and record relevant information from supplied resources. Student has random facts. There are less than 2 facts per country OR less than 2 countries researched.

Able to record relevent infomation from resources located/provided by a teacher or aide. Uses Graphic Organizer. You have researched 2 countries OR have less than 3 details per country.

Locates and records some relevant information from a limited range of sources. Uses Graphic Organizer. You have researched 3 countries and have 3 details per country.

Independently locates and records extensive, relevant information from a varied range of appropriate sources. Uses Graphic Organizer. You have researched 3 countries with more than 3 details per country.

Unable to use basic punctuation correctly.

Use of basic punctuation with some error. Rarely attempts to use:
Paragraphs
Commas
Apostrophes.

Consistent use of basic punctuation plus some attempt to use:
Paragraphs
Commas
Apostrophes.

Consistent use of basic punctuation (full stops, capital letters for beginning of sentence, proper nouns) plus correct use of:
Paragraphs
Commas
Apostrophes.

Map is not labeled. Project lacks color and is not neatly presented. There are less than 2 index cards attached to your map.

Map has some labels. Some color is used to enhance the project but it is not well organized. There are less than 3 index cards attached to your map.

Map is clearly labeled. Color is used and organization and placement is well planned. There are 3 index cards attached to your map.

Pictures, images or illustrations are used to enhance the report. Drawing placement and text placement work well together. Color is used and extra effort is evident.