This document provides a rubric for assessing a family tree poster project. The rubric includes four levels: excellent, good, fair, and needs improvement. It evaluates the poster on required elements, organization, creativity, and presentation content. An excellent poster includes all required elements plus additional information, is exceptionally well-designed and organized, includes graphics showing exceptional student creativity, and demonstrates a full understanding of the topic.

1. OER Project Based Learning for
English in Secondary School
Assessment rubric for a family tree.
Excellent
4 points
Good
3 points
Fair
2 points
Needs to improve
1 point
Required
Elements
The poster
includes all
required elements
as well as
additional
information.
All required
elements are
included on the
poster.
All but 1 of the
required elements
are included on
the poster.
Several required
elements were
missing.
Organization The poster is
exceptionally
attractive in terms
of design, layout,
and neatness. It is
easy to
understand and
follow.
The poster is
attractive in terms
of design, layout
and neatness. It is
easy to
understand and
follow.
The poster is
acceptably
attractive though it
may be a bit
messy. May be
unorganized and
hard to follow.
The poster is
distractingly
messy or very
poorly designed. It
is not attractive.
Creativity Several of the
graphics used on
the poster reflect
an exceptional
degree of student
creativity in their
creation and/or
display.
One or two of the
graphics used on
the poster reflect
student creativity
in their creation
and/or display.
The graphics are
made by the
student, but are
based on the
designs or ideas of
others.
No graphics made
by the student are
included
Presentation
Content
Shows a full
understanding of
the topic.
Addresses two
members of the
family and extra
stories or facts.
Shows a good
understanding of
the topic.
Addresses two
members of the
family and their
stories.
Shows a good
understanding of
parts of the topic.
Speaks about a
member of the
family.
Does not seem to
understand the
topic very well.
Does not know
information about
family or failed to
do research.
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