Making A Map : Mind Map Rubric

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Mind map follows the Mind map partially Mind map follows Mind map does not
Format branch or hook format. follows the branch or another format, such as consistently follow any
hook format. bubbles, circles, boxes, format or is chaotic
lines, etc. and difficult to
understand.

The mind map uses a The mind map uses The mind map is not The mind map is not
Color different color for each different colors for completely colored. colored.
branch. The mind map some branches or the
is brightly colored. colors are drab.

The mind map The mind map misses The mind map misses The mind map presents
Content includes the MAJOR some major points of most major points of no major points.
points of the material. the material. the material.

The mind map presents The mind map presents The mind map presents The mind map presents
Verbosity only one word or name multiple words or multiple words or multiple words or
per branch or hook. names on some names on many names on most or all
branches. branches. branches.

The mind map radiates The mind map radiates The mind map radiates The mind map radiates
Radiance from the center of the from a central point. from a central point. from a central point.
page. Ideas branch out Some ideas branch out Few ideas branch out No ideas branch out of
from other ideas in a of other ideas; some of other ideas; most other ideas; all
logical and organized branches are a single branches are a single branches are a single
manner. line extending from the line extending from the line extending from the
center. center. center. OR: The mind
map does not radiate
from a central point.
The mind map The mind map The mind map The mind map
Illustrations includes at least includes at least 4 includes at least includes no relevant
relevant 6 illustrations. relevant illustrations. relevant 2 illustrations. illustrations or the
The illustrations make The illustrations make The illustrations make illustrations do not
the mind map the mind map the mind map make the mind map
memorable. memorable. memorable. memorable.
The mind map is very The mind map is The mind map is not The mind map is not
Neatness neat and orderly. The somewhat neat and very neat and orderly. readable. (This may
mind map is clearly orderly. The mind map The mind map is affect other portions of
readable. is clearly readable. readable. the grade).