Scoring Guide for I Am Poem

4 Exemplary

• Poem meets criteria for Proficient
  
• Poem reflects research (three or more sources) and original insights into realities of migrant labor
  
• Poster is visually outstanding

3 Proficient

• Poem includes  the information required in the formatting directions for each stanza
  
• Each line reflects research and understanding of migrant labor in California during the Great Depression
  
• Illustrations are historically accurate and appropriate to the topic of the poem
  
• Notes and sources (a minimum of two) are attached to back of poster
  
• All sources are correctly cited
  
• Poster is visually attractive

2 Progressing

• Poem meets at least four of the criteria for Proficient
  
• Poem contains several  historical inaccuracies
  
• Notes may be incomplete
  
• Sources my be incorrectly cited
  
• Needs more work

1 Not Yet Meeting the Standard

• Poem meets less than four of the criteria for Proficient
  
• Contains historical inaccuracies
  
• Notes and/or sources are missing
  
• Project should be redone