American Literature                                     Name ___________________________________
Pohl
Making A Map of Johnny Tremain: Mind Map Rubric	

CATEGORY	10	8	6	4	
Vocabulary 	Mind map correctly uses at least 12 of our 27 vocabulary terms. 	Mind map correctly uses at least 9 of our 27 vocabulary terms.	Mind map correctly uses at least 6 of our 27vocabulary terms.	Mind map correctly uses at least 3 of our 27 vocabulary terms.	
Color	The mind map uses a different color for each branch. The mind map is brightly colored.	The mind map uses different colors for some branches or the colors are drab.	The mind map is not completely colored.	The mind map is not colored.	
Content	The mind map includes at least five of the MAJOR points of the novel.	The mind map includes at least three of the MAJOR points of the novel.	The mind map includes at least two of the MAJOR points of the novel.	The mind map includes at least one of the MAJOR points of the novel.	
Verbosity	The mind map presents only one word or name per branch or hook.	The mind map presents multiple words or names on some branches.	The mind map presents multiple words or names on many branches.	The mind map presents multiple words or names on most or all branches.	
Illustrations	The mind map includes at least relevant 6 illustrations. The illustrations make the mind map memorable.	The mind map includes at least 4 relevant illustrations. The illustrations make the mind map memorable.	The mind map includes at least relevant 2 illustrations. The illustrations make the mind map memorable.	The mind map includes no relevant illustrations or the illustrations do not make the mind map memorable.	
Neatness	The mind map is very neat and orderly. The mind map is clearly readable.	The mind map is somewhat neat and orderly. The mind map is clearly readable.	The mind map is not very neat and orderly. The mind map is readable.	The mind map is not readable. (This may affect other portions of the grade).	
Follow the rubric on the other side of this paper to complete your mind map of the novel, Johnny Tremain.  Pay close attention on the requirements for earning a “10” for each category.  This mind map will be your assessment for this novel.  It will be entered in as a test grade.  You MUST write your name on this rubric and turn it in with your mind map.   
Below is an example to help if you are struggling with the mind map format.