CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Buttons and Links Work Correctly All buttons and links work correctly. The "End" slides include a link to direct the reader back to the first slide of the story. Most (99-90%) buttons and links work correctly. Most of the "End" slides include a link to direct the reader back to the first slide of the story. Many (89-75%) of the buttons and links work correctly. Some of the "End" slides include a link to direct the reader back to the first slide of the story. Fewer than 75% of the buttons work correctly. Most of the "End" slides do not include a link to direct the reader back to the first slide of the story. Buttons - Navigation Buttons are appropriately labeled and all similar buttons (e.g., Back, Home, Next, etc.) appear in the same place on different cards. Buttons are appropriately labeled. Most similar buttons (e.g., Back, Home, Next, etc.) appear in the same place on different cards. Buttons are appropriately labeled. Placement of buttons appears random from card to card. Buttons are not adequately labeled and placement of buttons appears random from card to card. Sounds -planning Careful planning has gone into sounds. All sounds improve the content or "feel" of the presentation. Some planning has gone into sounds. Most enhance the content or "feel" of the presentation, but 1-2 seem to be added for no real reason. None detract from the overall presentation. Sounds that are chosen are appropriate for the topic, but some detract from the overall presentation. Sounds are not appropriate for the presentation. Originality Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on cards. Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. Text - Font Choice & Formatting Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. 2
Spelling and Grammar Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. Presentation has grammatical errors but no misspellings. Presentation has more than grammatical and/or spelling errors. Images Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors. Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors. An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical. Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone. Transitions/Animations Transitions & animations are consistent throughout the presentation, add to the storytelling and do not distract the audience. Transitions & animations are mostly consistent throughout the presentation, add to the storytelling and do not distract the audience. Transitions & animations are not consistent throughout the presentation and add little to the storytelling. Transitions & animations are distracting. Fireworks Presentation has Fireworks animations created specifically for your story that include your photo. Presentation has Fireworks animations created specifically for your story. Presentation has Fireworks animations. No Fireworks animations used.