Lesson 3: Unsung Heroes (The)
Handout 3

"Foundations Day" Article Rubrics

The following may be used as a guide for students when writing the report on a visitor from a
local foundation.

POINTS DESCRIPTION
4 In order to receive this score, the response must:
  • Identify the speaker and the organization (who, what, where)
  • Indicate how long the organization has been operating (when)
  • Include information on the purpose/mission of the organization (why)
  • List or describe some of the activities of the organization (how)
  • Explain that the persons who are connected with the organization are local “heroes” because they support the core democratic value of ___.
3 In order to receive this score, the response must:
  • Include four of the required elements
2 In order to receive this score, the response must:
  • Include three of the required elements
1 In order to receive this score, the response must:
  • Include two of the required elements
0 Response shows evidence of one or less elements, or is not clearly
stated.