BLOGTOPIA RUBRIC

Category A Project B Project C Project D Project F Project

Presents a cohesive Presents a mostly Includes the essential Some content is Project is incomplete;
CONTENT and comprehensive cohesive concept. information; however missing and/or most most of the categories
concept. Ideas are Ideas are supported some categories may of the content is are not addressed.
supported with many with some details and be unclear or unsupported or
details and examples. examples. unsupported. seems to be randomly
included.
Blog demonstrates a Blog shows some Blog is somewhat Blog is not very Blog does not include
ORIGINALITY large amount of original thought. Work original; however, it original; uses obvious any original thought. It
creative thought. shows new insights may use overused or observations that is a replica of an
Ideas are original and and ideas. overly simplistic would in no way result existing society.
inventive. ideas. in a sustainable
society.
Visual design is Visual design is Visual design makes Visual design seems Visual design is
DESIGN AND appropriate and usually appropriate the blog difficult to to be unrelated to inappropriate making
LAYOUT reader-friendly (e.g. and reader-friendly. read at times. utopian concept. The it difficult to read or
background contrast). Layout and design Imagers usually blog may be difficult navigate. OR layout
Layout and design use color and images illustrate the content, to read or navigate. was a basic template
use color and images to set the tone. but some are Layout may be with no
to set the tone. Images usually unnecessary or somewhat distracting pictures/alterations.
Images emphasize or emphasize or inappropriate. from the content.
illustrate the content illustrate the content.
No more than one No more than three No more than four No more than five More than five
ACCURACY misspelling, misspellings, misspellings, misspelling, misspellings,
grammatical, or grammatical, or grammatical, or grammatical, or grammatical, or
mechanical error. No mechanical errors. No mechanical errors. mechanical errors. mechanical errors.
HTML errors in the HTML errors in the There may be one There may be two or There may be more
blog (e.g. broken blog (e.g. broken HTML error in the three HTML errors in than three HTML
links, missing links, missing blog (e.g. broken the blog (e.g. broken errors in the blog (e.g.
images). images). links, missing links, missing broken links, missing
images). images). images).
All requirements are All requirements are One or two Three or four More than four
REQUIREMENTS met and exceeded. met. requirements was not requirements were requirements were not
(Listed Below) completely met not completely met completely met
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ITEM DETAILS EXCEE MET NOT MET

DED
Name of Society Uses a creative and appropriate name that captures
the spirit of the new society.
Declaration of States reasons for formation of the new society and
Independence explains those reasons detailed evidence. Language
is appropriate for a formal government statement. 2-
3 paragraphs in length
Utopian Motto and Provide a clear representation of the aspects of the
Seal society upon which the utopia is founded. Language
is clear, and images are appropriate.
Utopian Animal Includes a picture and description of the animal that
best represents the utopia. Description clearly
provides the rationale for the selection and makes
strong connections to the beliefs upon which the
society is founded.
List of Rules Includes clear rules for appropriate behavior that are
in line with the beliefs upon which the society is
founded.
Governing Body Outlines the system of government that oversees
the society, using formal language appropriate for a
government document. Rationales are clearly
explained.
Invitation to Friends Persuades friends to join the society, giving clear
reasons why the utopia is appropriate for them. Uses
semi-formal, casual language to engage readers.
Journal Entries Includes 3 entries for different days that describe
and reflect upon life in the utopia. Entries are written
in informal language.
Daily Itinerary Outlines a complete, time-based schedule for the
daily events of citizens. Activities are clearly align
with the beliefs upon which the society if founded.
Advertisement Presents life in the utopia in a clear message that
engages potential of citizens. The details in the ad
clearly align with the beliefs upon which the society
is founded.