Rubric for Evaluation Indicators on Assignments
CI 4200

Exceptional-Outstanding (in addition to indicators in the “Very Good” category)

Demonstrates critical thought
Goes above and beyond requirements
Demonstrates both depth and breadth
Shows individual thought
Highly imaginative and/or original
Creative and/or unique
Professional in presentation and appearance
Demonstrates considerable effort
Detailed, supported with strong ideas and content

Very Good

Well organized and complete
Effectively and clearly presented
Demonstrates clear understanding
Applies what has been learned to teaching
Clearly shows connections
Evidence of original thinking

Satisfactory

Meets minimum requirements
Includes general information, but lacks descriptive detail
Some application to teaching
Needs more substantive content/details
Needs more organization and/or structure

Limited

Missing evidence or information
Sloppy and/or poorly organized
Lacks cohesiveness and clarity
Demonstrates only surface understanding
Very little or no evidence of application to teaching
Very little evidence of time or effort

Rubric for Family Story

Category	9 8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Focus on Assigned Topic	The entire paper is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to grasp the essence of the family experience.	Most of the paper is related to the assigned topic, although it varies at some points.	Some of the paper is related to the assigned topic, but much of the writing is not related to the topic.	There is little or no attempt made to relate the paper to the assigned topic.
	8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Organization	The paper is very well organized. One idea or topic follows another in logical sequence with clear transitions.	The paper is fairly well organized. At times, information is lacking. Clear transitions are not always used.	The paper is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.	Ideas seem to be in no particular order. The information is not well structured.
	8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Introduction	The introduction is creative and inviting, providing a preview of the content.	The introduction is clear, but not particularly creative or inviting.	The introduction does not adequately provide a preview of the paper.	There is no clear introduction to the main idea of the paper.
	8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Conclusion	The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with an understanding of the overall content.	The conclusion is recognizable and leaves the reader with a partial understanding of content.	The conclusion leaves several “loose ends”.	There is no clear conclusion.
	8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Grammar & Spelling Conventions	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.
	9 8 7	6 5 4	3 2	1 0
Word Choice	Writer uses vivid words and phrases that seem accurate and natural.	Most words are vivid and accurate, but an occasional word is overdone or inaccurate.	Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but writing lacks variety or flair.	Writer uses limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly.

Total points: _______

Comments:

Family Newsletter Rubric
CI 4200

Category	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Organization	The entire newsletter is very well organized. Topics are arranged logically.	Newsletter is fairly well organized. Clear sub-topics are presented.	Organization is hard to follow.	There is little or no organization to the newsletter.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Word Choice	Writer uses accurate and natural wording appropriate for range of reading levels.	Most words are appropriate for audience, but an occasional word is inaccurate or overdone.	Most words communicate clearly, but writing lacks flair or is inappropriate for audience.	Writing is inaccurate or inappropriate for audience.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Grammar & spelling	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Originality	Newsletter shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.	Product shows some original thought Work shows new ideas and thought.	Uses other people’s ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.	Little originality. Credit not given for ideas of others.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Attractiveness	Makes excellent use of font and graphics to enhance newsletter,	Makes excellent use of font and graphics to enhance newsletter,	Makes good use of font and graphics to enhance newsletter.	No graphics and poor use of font.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Content	Content is accurate and reflects excellent research and understanding of the topic.	Content is accurate and reflects good research and understanding of the topic.	There are some errors in content. Research and understanding could be stronger.	Lack of content, research, and/or understanding of topic.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Sources	Number and quality of sources exceeds requirements. Citations are correct.	Number and quality of sources meets expectations. Zero or one error in citations.	Fewer that required number of sources or two to three errors in citations.	No sources listed or over two errors in citations.

Family Workshop Rubric
CI 4200

Category	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Preparation	Materials are organized and prepared in advance. You arrived at least 15 minutes early	Materials are prepared in advance. You arrived at least 10 minutes early.	Materials were organized the last minute. You were on time for the workshop.	No materials or late for workshop.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Outline	A detailed outline of the content and presentation approach was provided to the instructor one week prior to the workshop.	A good outline of content and presentation was submitted one week prior to the workshop.	An adequate outline was submitted on time.	No outline or inadequate. May have been late.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Content	The content was highly relevant and interesting. It helped families build new knowledge.	The content was appropriate and helped families build new knowledge.	The content was appropriate, but there may have been some gaps.	The content was weak and/or irrelevant to the families.
	7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Rapport with Families Self-evaluation	I greeted the families warmly and actively engaged them in the topic.	I greeted families and engaged them somewhat.	I provided minimum opportunities for family participation.	I did not engage the families in participating.
	8 7 6	5 4	3 2	1 0
Overall Self-evaluation (Student completes)

Total __________

Comments:
Literature Circles Rubric
CI 4200

Student’s name ______________________________

Criteria

Outstanding

Good

Adequate

Limited

Bibliographical information

8 7

6 5

4 2

1 0

Summary

8 7

6 5

4 2

1 0

Personal response

8 7

6 5

4 2

1 0

Reflection on work with families

8 7

6 5

4 2

1 0

Reflection on your role in discussion

8 7

6 5

4 2

1 0

Role in presentation

10 9

8 7

5 3

1 0

Total: ________/50

Comments:
Listening to Families Project
Rubric for Evaluation

Student's name___________________________________

*Criteria*	*Outstanding*	*Good*	*Adequate*	*Limited*
	15 14	13 12 11	10 9 8	7 4 0
Content	The paper included substantive, objective content and student reflections.	Strong content and reflections.
	15 14	13 12 11	10 9 8	7 4 0
Organization	The paper is very well organized. One idea or topic follows another in logical sequence with clear transitions.	The paper is fairly well organized. At times, information is lacking. Clear transitions are not always used.	The paper is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.	Ideas seem to be in no particular order. The information is not well structured.
	10	9	8 7 6	5 3 0
Areas of content addressed	Seven topics are addressed thoroughly.	Seven topics are addressed well.	Five or six topics are addressed or all topics touched on, but not completely.	Several topics are missing or information is sketchy.
	15 14	13 12 11	10 9 8	7 4 0
Grammar, spelling	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.
	15 14	13 12 11	10 9 8	7 4 0
Word choice	Writer uses vivid words and phrases that seem accurate and natural.	Most words are vivid and accurate, but an occasional word is overdone or inaccurate.	Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but writing lacks variety or flair.	Writer uses limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly.
	15 14	13 12 11	10 9 8	7 4 0
Journal	A detailed journal includes facts and reflections about family.	Journal includes facts about family. Reflections are limited.	A brief journal includes entries from each visit.	Parts are missing from the journal or it provides minimal reflection.

Total: _______________