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Web Site Design Rubric
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Presentation Rubric
Rubric for G9-10 Writing an article to Introduce a Subject Course
Criteria
Title
Introduction
5 - Excellent 86-90
4 - Proficient 73-85
3 - Satisfactory 60-72
2 - Needs Improvement 50-59
1 - Inadequate 50- below
Thoroughly introduces the subject area with clear importance and context; thesis statement is precise and focused.
Introduces subject area with adequate importance and context; thesis statement is stated clearly.
Introduction provides some context and importance; thesis statement is present but lacks clarity or focus.
Introduction is vague or incomplete with limited context and unclear thesis statement.
Introduction is missing or does not address subject, importance, context, or thesis.
Title is clear and relevant, generally reflects the central idea or theme.
Title is somewhat clear but may lack relevance or only partially reflects the central idea.
Title is unclear, vague, or only loosely related to the subject.
Title is missing, irrelevant, or does not reflect the subject or theme.
Body - Definition and Scope
Provides a clear, comprehensive definition and detailed explanation of topics covered in the subject.
Provides a clear definition and explanation of most topics covered.
Provides a basic definition and mentions some topics but lacks detail.
Definition is unclear or incomplete; topics covered are minimal or poorly explained.
Definition and scope are missing or incorrect.
Body - Importance and Relevance
Clearly describes why the subject matters academically, professionally, and in real-world contexts; includes applications and interdisciplinary connections.
Describes subject importance and some applications or connections.
Mentions subject relevance but with limited explanation or examples.
Provides minimal or unclear explanation of importance and relevance.
Importance and relevance are missing or inaccurate.
Body - Learning Outcomes or Objectives
Clearly outlines specific skills, knowledge, and critical thinking students will gain from the subject.
Outlines general learning outcomes or objectives.
Mentions some learning outcomes but lacks specificity or clarity.
Learning outcomes are vague or incomplete.
Learning outcomes are missing or incorrect.
Body - Recent Developments or Examples
Includes current trends, technologies, or case studies that are highly relevant and engaging.
Includes some recent developments or examples with relevance.
Mentions recent developments or examples but with limited detail or relevance.
Provides minimal or unclear recent developments or examples.
Recent developments or examples are missing or irrelevant.
Conclusion
Effectively summarizes key points, reinforces importance, and includes a strong call to action or future outlook.
Summarizes main points and reinforces importance adequately.
Provides a basic summary with some reinforcement of importance.
Conclusion is incomplete, vague, or lacks reinforcement of importance.
Conclusion is missing or does not summarize or reinforce importance.
Style and Format
Tone is formal, informative, and highly engaging; language is clear and concise with no jargon; excellent flow and transitions.
Tone is mostly formal and informative; language is clear with minor jargon; good flow and transitions.
Tone is inconsistent; language is generally clear but some jargon may be unexplained; flow is uneven.
Tone is informal or inappropriate; language is unclear or contains unexplained jargon; flow is poor.
Tone and language are inappropriate; writing is unclear and disorganized; .
Title is clear, concise, highly relevant, and fully reflects the central idea or theme of the article.
Rubric for 9-10th Grade Webpage Design and Layout: Understanding Design Criteria and Requirements
Interaction Between Text & Graphics
Criteria
5 - Excellent 86-90
4 - Proficient 73-85
3 - Satisfactory 60-72
2 - Needs Improvement 50-59
1 - Inadequate 50- below
Color
Uses a harmonious and consistent color palette; excellent contrast for readability; colors align perfectly with brand identity and emphasize key areas effectively.
Uses a consistent palette with good contrast and brand alignment; minor improvements needed in emphasis.
Color palette mostly consistent; moderate contrast; some misalignment with brand identity or emphasis.
Palette inconsistent; low contrast affecting readability; colors do not reflect brand well; poor emphasis.
No clear color harmony; poor contrast; colors clash and confuse brand identity; no emphasis created.
Images & Illustrations
High-quality, optimized images; highly relevant and consistent style; excellent composition and responsiveness; descriptive alt text included.
Good image quality and optimization; mostly relevant and consistent style; good composition and responsiveness; alt text present.
Adequate image quality; some relevance and style consistency; composition sometimes off; alt text incomplete.
Low image quality or size issues; images occasionally irrelevant or inconsistent; poor composition; missing alt text.
Poor image quality or missing; irrelevant or distracting images; no alt text provided; lacks responsiveness.
Icons & Graphics
Graphic clearly support text with consistent style, simple and well-aligned; excellent spacing and size relative to text.
Graphic generally support text; mostly consistent style and alignment; minor issues with spacing or size.
Graphic somewhat support text; style or alignment inconsistent; spacing and size occasionally off.
Graphic rarely support text; inconsistent style; poor alignment and spacing; overly complex graphics.
No effective use of Graphic; inconsistent, distracting, or missing; poor alignment and spacing.
Layout & Composition
Balanced graphic distribution; ample whitespace; clear visual hierarchy; grid alignment is precise and consistent.
Good balance and whitespace; hierarchy mostly clear; minor grid alignment issues.
Adequate balance; some whitespace present; hierarchy somewhat unclear inconsistent grid alignment.
Unbalanced layout; insufficient whitespace; hierarchy unclear; poor grid alignment.
Chaotic layout; overcrowded or sparse; no clear hierarchy; grid alignment ignored.
Typography
Uses 1–2 complementary fonts; highly readable fonts; clear hierarchy with correct sizing and spacing; consistent font use throughout.
Uses mostly complementary fonts; readable; hierarchy mostly clear; minor inconsistencies in size/spacing.
Acceptable font choices; some readability issues; inconsistent hierarchy or spacing.
Poor font choices; difficult to read; hierarchy unclear; inconsistent sizing and spacing.
Inappropriate fonts; unreadable text; no hierarchy; inconsistent and distracting font use.
Text Alignment & Layout
Left-aligned text with optimal line length; excellent contrast; clear hierarchy; responsive font scaling.
Text mostly left-aligned; good line length and contrast; hierarchy generally clear; minor scaling issues.
Some left alignment; line length and contrast variable; hierarchy sometimes unclear; scaling inconsistent.
Text often misaligned; poor line length or contrast; unclear hierarchy; no responsive scaling.
Text misaligned or justified; poor contrast; hierarchy absent; font sizes do not adapt.
Tone & Content Presentation
Very clear, concise, jargon-free writing; excellent scannability with bullet points and highlighted CTAs; consistent tone.
Clear writing with minor jargon; good use of bullet points and CTAs; mostly consistent tone.
Writing mostly clear; some jargon or wordiness; CTAs and formatting inconsistent; tone varies.
Writing unclear or wordy; poor scannability; weak or missing CTAs; inconsistent tone.
Writing confusing; jargon heavy; no CTAs; tone inconsistent or inappropriate.
Images effectively lead eye to related text; excellent contrast balance; well-spaced and aligned with text.
Good visual flow; contrast and spacing mostly balanced; text and images aligned well.
Adequate flow; some contrast or spacing issues; occasional misalignment of text and images.
Poor visual flow; contrast distracting; insufficient spacing; text and images misaligned.
No visual flow; contrast clashes; text overlaps or disconnected from images; no alignment.
Brand alignment = Selecting colors that are consistent with a brand's core values, personality, and target audience to evoke the desired emotions and perceptions.
CTA = Call to Action – like clicking, button or link