Organelle Campaign Poster and Pamphlet Rubrics
Poster
Names:
Component
Required
Elements
5 points
Contains candidate’s
name, a picture, and a
catchy slogan that
communicates
importance of
candidate.
Attractiveness Is exceptionally
attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness
Graphics are in focus
Graphics
and can easily be seen
6 ft away. They are
relevant and
persuasive
Capitalization,
Mechanics
punctuation, and
grammar are correctly
used.
Pamphlet
Name
Component
Content –
Structure
and
Function of
Candidate
Importance
of Candidate
Graphics
4 points
Contains at least three
facts about structure and
at least three functions
of organelle. All facts
are accurate.
How the organelle
contributes to the life of
an organism is explained
very clearly. Broader
impact included.
Graphics complement
text very well. There is
an even mix of both.
Overall
Look
Exceptionally attractive
formatting and wellorganized information
Mechanics
Capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are correctly
used.
3.5 points
Contains two of the three
required elements
2 points
Contains one of the
three required elements
1 point
Does not contain
the required
elements
Is attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness
Is acceptably attractive
in terms of design,
layout, and neatness
Most graphics are in
focus and can easily be
seen 5 ft away. Most are
relevant and somewhat
persuasive
There are 1-2 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, or grammar.
Some graphics are in
focus and can be seen 4
ft away. Some are
relevant and slightly
persuasive.
There are 3-5 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, or
grammar.
Is distractingly
messy or very
poorly designed; is
not attractive.
Graphics are not in
focus and are hard
to see. They are not
relevant or
persuasive.
There are >6 errors
in capitalization,
punctuation, or
grammar.
3 points
Contains two facts about
structure and two
functions of organelle.
85%-99% of facts are
accurate.
How the organelle
contributes to the life of
an organism is explained
clearly.
2 points
Contains one fact about
structure and one
function of organelle.
70%-84% of facts are
accurate.
How the organism
contributes to the life of
cell in general is
explained.
Graphics complement
text, but there are so
many graphics they
detract from the text.
Attractive formatting and
well-organized
information.
Graphics complement
text, but there are too
few; seems “textheavy”
Formatting is not
attractive, but
information is wellorganized.
There are 3-5 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, or
grammar.
There are 1-2 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, or grammar.
Sources need to be included for each component and properly formatted (MLA). 5 points
1 point
Missing facts about
structure and/or
function. Less than
70% of facts are
accurate.
How the organelle
contributes to the
life of an organism
or cell is unclear or
not explained.
Graphics don’t
complement the
text; appear
randomly chosen.
Formatting and
organization is
unattractive and
confusing.
There are >6 errors
in capitalization,
punctuation, or
grammar.
Organelle Campaign Smear Campaign Rubric
**Your score for each of the components below is a reflection of the average score for each of your smear campaigns.**
Component
Content –
Negative
Features of
Other
Candidates
Graphics
Overall Look
Mechanics
Coverage
10 points
Contains at least three
examples of how
organelles can
negatively impact an
organism/ecosystem.
All facts are accurate.
Graphics complement
text very well. There
is an even mix of
both.
Exceptionally
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information
Capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are correctly
used.
If all six organelles
are covered, you earn
100% of your score
8 points
Contains two examples
of how organelles can
negatively impact an
organism/ecosystem.
85%-99% of facts are
accurate.
Graphics complement
text, but there are so
many graphics they
detract from the text.
Attractive formatting and
well-organized
information.
There are 1-2 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, or grammar.
If only 5 organelles are
covered, you get 83% of
your total score
6.5 points
Contains one example
of how organelles can
negatively impact an
organism/ecosystem.
70%-84% of facts are
accurate.
Graphics complement
text, but there are too
few; seems “text-heavy”
4 points
Missing examples of
how organelle can
negatively impact an
organisms/ecosystem.
Less than 70% of
facts are accurate.
Graphics don’t
complement the text;
appear randomly
chosen.
Formatting is not
Formatting and
attractive, but
organization is
information is wellunattractive and
organized.
confusing.
There are 3-5 errors in
There are >6 errors in
capitalization,
capitalization,
punctuation, or
punctuation, or
grammar.
grammar.
If only 4 organelles are
If only 3 or fewer
covered, you get 66% of organelles are
your total score
covered, you get 50%
of your total score
Sources need to be included for each component and properly formatted (MLA). 5 points
Organelle Campaign Speech Rubric
Component
Structure of
Candidate
5 points
Fully explains
structure of organelle
so voters can visualize
it.
Function of
Candidate
Fully explains
function of organelle
and its importance to
organisms and the
ecosystem.
All facts are accurate
and supported.
Factual
Support
Mudslinging
Fully deflects
mudslinging advances
by all other campaigns
Language
Uses very persuasive
language and
professional word
choice.
Presents information
in a logical, interesting
sequence, and all
transitions are handled
smoothly
Speaks in a clear voice
with correct
pronunciation.
Maintains eye contact
with audience; seldom
reads from notes.
Demonstrates careful
practice.
Dress is professional
and appropriate for a
campaign.
Organization
Presence
Dress
4 points
Adequately explains
structure of organelle
so voters have a good
idea of what it looks
like.
Adequately explains
function of organelle
and its importance to
organisms and the
ecosystem.
85%-99% of facts are
accurate and mostly
supported.
Adequately deflects
mudslinging advances
of at least four other
campaigns
Uses mostly persuasive
language with
professional word
choice.
Presents information in
a logical sequence.
Uses transitions,
although they may not
be smooth.
Speaks in a clear voice
with mostly correct
pronunciation. Makes
eye contact but
frequently reads from
notes. Demonstrates
some practice.
Dress is semiprofessional but
appropriate for a
campaign.
3 points
Fairly explains structure
of organelle so voters
have a vague idea of
what it looks like.
1.5 points
Poorly explains
structure of organelle
so voters are
confused.
Fairly explains function
of organelle and its
importance to
organisms.
Poorly explains
function of organelle.
70%-84% of facts are
accurate and somewhat
supported.
Fairly deflects
mudslinging advances
by at least two other
campaigns
Uses somewhat
persuasive language
with adequate word
choice.
Presents information in a
somewhat logical
sequence. Attemps to
use appropriate
transitions.
Speaks in a mostly clear
voice with generally
correct pronunciation.
Occasionally makes eye
contact but reads most of
the presentation.
Demonstrates minimal
practice.
Dress is casual but meets
CHS dress code.
Less than 70% of
facts are accurate and
poorly supported.
Poorly deflects
mudslinging
advances of one other
campaign
Uses poorly
persuasive language
with inadequate word
choice.
Presents disorganized
information. Does not
use transitions.
Sources need to be included for each component and properly formatted (MLA). 5 points
Mumbles too softly
for audience to hear
and mispronounces
terms. Makes no eye
contact and
demonstrates no
practice.
Dress is inappropriate
for a school setting.