Skip to main content
sign in
Username
Password
forgot?
Sign up
Share
help_outline
help
Pricing
Request Info
Please enable JavaScript on your web browser
menu
iRubric: Compare and Contrast rubric
find rubric
Your browser does not support iframes.
edit
print
share
Copy to my rubrics
Bookmark
test run
assess...
delete
Do more...
Compare and Contrast
Newspaper Rubric
• COMPARE AND CONTRAST(25 points) : Research both McCarthyism and another historical event that draws on the themes found within The Crucible: the phenomenon of false accusations and convictions OR the influence one person can have over a group of people. Make a poster or write an essay depicting McCarthyism, your own historical event, AND The Crucible and explaining the similarities and differences between all three.
Rubric Code:
UXXB5A7
By
CourtneyGebben
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12
Your browser does not support iframes.
Desktop Mode
Mobile Mode
Compare and Contrast
Distinguished
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Apprentice
2 pts
Novice
1 pts
Requirements
Distinguished
Salem Witch Trials, McCarthyism, and another historical event are portrayed.
Student amply explains how each event connects to the phenomenon of false accusations and convictions OR the influence one person can have over another.
Proficient
Salem Witch Trials, McCarthyism, and another historical event are portrayed.
Student adequately explains how each event connects to the phenomenon of false accusations and convictions OR the influence one person can have over another.
Apprentice
Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism are portrayed.
Student's explanation of how each event connects to the phenomenon of false accusations and convictions OR the influence one person can have over another has errors.
Novice
Student has a list of facts about McCarthyism and Salem with no explanation.
Analysis
Distinguished
Student amply explains similarities and differences between all three events.
Proficient
Student adequately explains similarities and differences between all three events.
Apprentice
Student's comparison and contrast contains misconceptions.
Novice
Student has not compared and contrasted.
Content
Distinguished
Informational is accurate. Choice of topic supports and goes beyond surface understanding.
Proficient
Information is accurate. Choice of topic supports narrative of the story.
Apprentice
Information is usually accurate. Choice of topic highlights some important elements of story but has misconceptions.
Novice
Information is inaccurate.
Presentation
Distinguished
Presented in the style of a professional author. Formatted to look like an authentic produce of a news reporter that you would find in a newspaper. The articles are an excellent learning opportunity for other students.
Proficient
The finished articles are written or typed neatly in columns. The articles create interest in the topics covered and raise new questions.
Apprentice
The finished articles are complete but are not in newspaper format or do not create interest in the topic.
Novice
The article is not finished and not in the appropriate format.
Creative Thinking
Distinguished
Includes original ideas or insights, looks at the topic in a new and unusual way. Creativity is evident in phrasing as well as how the information is presented in the article.
Proficient
Includes an original idea or insight. Creativity is evident in phrasing.
Apprentice
Creativity is evident in some phrasing but no original ideas or insights are evident.
Novice
No original ideas. The articles are purely summary.
Language and Conventions
Distinguished
Uses precise language and domainspecific
vocabulary to inform
about or explain the topic
Employs tone appropriate for the
audience and purpose
Communicates effectively with
audience applying correct
grammar, usage and mechanics
Proficient
Uses some vocabulary specific to domain in explanation.
Does not maintain appropriate tone at all times.
Few mistakes that do not hinder understanding.
Apprentice
Does not use any of the vocabulary words
Inappropriate tone at times.
Some mistakes hinder understanding.
Novice
No vocabulary words.
Many instances of inappropriate tone.
Many mistakes hinder communication of ideas.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Project
Discuss this rubric
You may also be interested in:
More rubrics by this author
More English rubrics
More Project rubrics
Do more with this rubric:
Preview
Preview this rubric.
Edit
Modify this rubric.
Copy
Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.
Print
Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize
Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark
Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run
Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade
Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate
Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish
Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email
Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss
Discuss this rubric with other members.
Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.
Only with iRubric
tm
.
Copyright © 2024
Reazon Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
n232
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.