The Pursuit of Happyness Pic‐Lit Rubric Name: Date: Directions: 1. Participants will create a Pic‐Lit based on one message from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness that relates to content previously covered in class (options include careers, values, needs, wants, goal setting, paychecks or taxes) 2. Participants will present their Pic‐Lit to the class and include the following content in the presentation: a. Rationale for the photo chosen b. Rationale for the text selected c. Relationship of the Pic‐Lit to the movie The Pursuit of Happyness 3. You will be graded based upon the following rubric: Exemplary ‐ 3 Satisfactory ‐ 2 Unsatisfactory ‐ 1 Rating Weight Score Content Discussed all three of the listed topics. Only two of the three listed topics are discussed. Only one of the listed topics is discussed. 3 Effectiveness of Presentation Clearly prepared and thoroughly explained each component leaving the class with a clear understanding of the Pic‐Lit. Seemed prepared but was sometimes vague on the details. Not prepared to present. Participant was vague and brief when explaining the Pic‐Lit. 2 Presentation and Completion Assignment is easily read and neatly assembled with a photo and caption that convey a cohesive message. Presentation quality is excellent. Assignment is adequate. Photo and or caption seem lacking in cohesiveness. Presentation quality is adequate. Assignment is incomplete. Presentation is sloppy. 2 Total Points Earned Points Available 21 Percentage
The Pursuit of Happyness Essay Rubric Name: Date: Directions: 1. Participant will write a one page typed, double‐spaced, 12‐point font essay with 1‐inch margins about the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. 2. Chris faced many challenges during the movie, yet he still achieved many of his goals. Describe a minimum of three decisions he made or behaviors/personality traits that he demonstrated that helped him reach his goals. Use specific examples from the movie to support the decisions you think were important for Chris. 3. You will be graded based upon the following rubric. Exemplary ‐ 3 Satisfactory ‐ 2 Unsatisfactory ‐ 1 Rating Weight Score Content identifies three or more decisions or behaviors/personality traits affecting Chris’s achievement. Essay identifies two decisions or behaviors/personality traits affecting Chris’s achievement Essay includes less than two decisions or behaviors/personality traits affecting Chris’s achievement 3 Content Essay includes examples from the movie of Chris’s decisions or behaviors. The reasons are thoughtful and include specific examples. Essay includes three examples from the of Chris’s decisions or behaviors. However, the reasons are brief and do not include much thought. includes two or fewer reasons from the movie of Chris’s decisions or behaviors. 3 Writing Skills Sentences are fluent and effective with very few errors in mechanics, punctuation, and word usage. Sentences are usually controlled. There are minor errors in mechanics, punctuation, and word usage. Sentences are generally adequate. There are lapses in mechanics, punctuation, and grammar. 2 Presentation and Completion Assignment is easily read and neatly assembled with an introduction, body and conclusion. Presentation quality is excellent. Assignment is adequate. Answers may be missing, incomplete or too brief. Presentation quality is adequate. Assignment is incomplete. Answers show lack of attention. Presentation is sloppy. 2 Total Points Earned Total Points Available 30 Percentage