| Criteria | 1 – Below Expectations | 2 – Approaching Expectations | 3 – Meeting Expectations | 4 – Exceeding Expectations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of Great Depression Causes | Lacks understanding of causes | Identifies some causes | Explains most causes | Thoroughly explains all causes |
| Knowledge of Great Depression Effects | Lacks understanding of effects | Identifies some effects | Explains most effects | Thoroughly explains all effects |
| Critical Thinking Skills | Shows little critical thinking | Shows some critical thinking | Demonstrates critical thinking | Displays advanced critical thinking |
| Organization of Ideas | Disorganized and unclear | Partially organized | Well-organized | Highly structured and coherent |