Students are starting their work on persuasive posters to convince others of the benefits of worms and vermicomposting. Check out the assessment rubric below that the students will be referring to throughout the process.

Criteria	4 Points (Exceeds Expectations)	3 Points (Meets Expectations)	2 Points (Approaching Expectations)	1 Point (Below Expectations)
Content	The poster includes clear and captivating information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It effectively communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster includes relevant information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster includes some information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It partially communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster lacks information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It does not communicate the impact of worms on waste reduction.
Visual Appeal	The poster is visually engaging and professionally designed. It effectively uses color, images, and fonts to attract attention and enhance the message.	The poster is visually appealing and well-designed. It utilizes color, images, and fonts to attract attention and support the message.	The poster is somewhat visually appealing and adequately designed. It attempts to use color, images, and fonts to attract attention and convey the message.	The poster lacks visual appeal and is poorly designed. It does not effectively use color, images, and fonts to attract attention or convey the message.
Creativity	The poster demonstrates exceptional creativity and originality in its design and message. It goes beyond the expected and presents unique ideas.	The poster demonstrates creativity and originality in its design and message. It presents ideas that are interesting and engaging.	The poster shows some creativity and originality in its design and message. It presents ideas that are somewhat interesting or engaging.	The poster lacks creativity and originality in its design and message. It does not present any unique or engaging ideas.
Organization	The poster is well-organized and effectively presents the information in a logical sequence. The layout, headings, and subheadings are clear and aid in understanding.	The poster is organized and presents the information in a sequence that is easy to follow. The layout, headings, and subheadings are clear and contribute to understanding.	The poster is somewhat organized and presents the information in a somewhat logical sequence. The layout, headings, and subheadings are somewhat clear.	The poster lacks organization and the information is presented in a confusing or disorganized manner. The layout, headings, and subheadings are unclear.