Fakebook project: Generic Rubric

Fakebook is a free application available for classroom use at www.classtools.net

Use it to create a fake social profile for a fictional or historical character, or even
a concept/object!
Rubric

Cover Image/Profile Picture

Choose a profile picture of individual.
Include a cover image at the top of the screen behind the main profile
image.
Points awarded only if cover image has an obvious connection to the
character.
Blocks
Include completed blocks on the left-hand side: Inventions or
Discoveries; Friends; one of your choice. Award 1 point for each
complete block, up to a maximum of 3.
Profile Information (About)
Includes profile information: birthday, family members, place of birth,
job, interests.
Posts
The Wall includes 5 (dated) posts which outline the key events taking
place in the characters life and career.
Comments
Other historically accurate characters comment on each post, offering
their opinions on the events, achievements and failures being described.
Video
Embed at least one YouTube video that is relevant to the story, with a
Wall Post from the character explaining why its included.
Overall Judgement
Two further points are available for the general impression created by
the Fakebook does it sound realistic / written clearly and so on?

0-2

0-3

0-2
0-5
0-5
0-1
0-2