iRubric: Early American Colonies rubric

Map is present, but is missing most details.

Map of area is present and includes 1-2 of the required features.

Map of area is drawn, and includes 3-4 of the required features.

Map of area is accurately drawn and shown in relation to other colonial areas. Physical features are included. Map is labeled and neatly colored.

Little background is included or it is confusing.

Some background information about Europe, Native Americans, and 2 of the American Colonies are included.

Background information is provided about Europe, Native Americans, and 3 of the American Colonies are included.

Background information is provided about Europe, Native Americans, and 3 of the American Colonies are included Dates and an explanation are included.

Information is not presented in newspaper format, and/or there are many errors in grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

Newspaper format includes a few of the required items. Grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are correct about 70% of the time.

Newspaper format has some catchy headlines, pictures, or captions missing. Paper has a name and date. Grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are correct 85% of time

Newspaper format includes catchy headlines, pictures, and captions. Paper has a name and date. Grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are correct 95% of time.