Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Almost Meets Expectations

Does Not Meet Expectations

Subject Matter

Cartoon reflects the complexities of a controversial issue in today's society

Cartoon reflects a controversial issue in today's society.

Cartoon reflects an issue, but not a controversial one, in today’s society.

Cartoon reflects today's society.

Caption

Title is related to design and provides a clear verbal clue about meaning and issue

Title is related to the design and issue.

Title's connection to the design and issue is unclear.

There is no title.

Design

The layout of the cartoon is aesthetically pleasing, carefully constructed and perfectly neat.

The layout of the cartoon is thoughtful and very neat.

The layout of the cartoon was thought out but could be neater.

The layout is not neat.

Presentation

Presents a synthesis of issues and identifies how the elements contribute to the message.

Articulates how the context and design elements of the cartoon help depict the issue

Discusses the cartoon generally and the issue, but the link is not clear.

Discusses the cartoon, but the issue is not discussed.