Unit XI: Leader of the Free World: 1945-1975
Question/Problem 4: How and why did the Vietnam War divide Americans?
Divisive Issues Political Cartoons: Assessment Criteria
| Divisive Issues: Each of the three political cartoons clearly indicates how the issue chosen divided the nation. | |
|---|---|
| The three cartoons each clearly show an issue. | 5 |
| All three cartoons show an issue, but not clearly. | 4 |
| At least two cartoons show an issue adequately. | 3 |
| At least one cartoon shows an issue adequately. | 2 |
| The cartoons do not show divisive issues. | 1 |
| Meaning: The meanings of all three political cartoons are for each one. | |
| The meanings are clearly explained explained in a brief, but clear explanation. | 5 |
| The meanings are explained, but not clearly for all. | 4 |
| The meanings of at least two are clearly explained. | 3 |
| The meanings of one cartoon is clearly explained. | 2 |
| None of the meanings of the cartoons are explained. | 1 |
| Symbols: The symbols used in the cartoons clearly stand for what the author intended. | |
| All of the symbols chosen are clear. | 4 |
| Most of the symbols are clear. | 3 |
| Some of the symbols are clear, many are not | 2 |
| The symbols chosen for the cartoons are unclear. | 1 |
| Neatness: Each cartoon is "final copy" quality and shows effort. | |
| The cartoons are neatly drawn. | 3 |
| The cartoons are fairly neat. | 2 |
| The cartoons appear to be mess. | 1 |
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