5 4 3 2 Creativity The pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. There is great attention to detail. All but 1-2 of the pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. All but 3-4 of the pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. More than 5-6 of the pictures and captions reflect little degree of student creativity. Theme All panels relate to the theme. 75% of the panels relate to the theme. 60% of the panels relate to the theme. 50% of the panels relate to the theme. Characters and Dialogue The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue are to each other. The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue match most of the time. The main characters are identified but not well developed and their actions and dialogue are too general. It is hard to tell who the main characters are. Landscape and Props Landscape and props are directly related to the theme or purpose of the comic and enhance understanding of the scene. Landscape and props are directly related to the theme or purpose of the comic. Landscape and are generally related to the theme or purpose of the comic. Landscape and props seem randomly chosen OR distract the reader. Number of Items The has at least 10 pages with panels per page. The comic has 8-9 pages and/or 4 panels per page. The comic has 6-7 pages and/or 3 panels per page. The comic has less than 4-5 pages and/or less than 3 panels per page. Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. There are spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
Time and Effort time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the comic. Class time was used wisely, however the student could have put in more time and effort into the planning. Class time was used wisely, however the student could have put more time and effort into the design. Class time was not used wisely. Creative Writing STUDENT NAME(S) ___________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE: Students will create an alternate ending different from the actual ending in the book, or they will create a journal based on an alternate character. Use your imagination, but relate the ending to actual events and reality according to the story. Write an Alternate Ending You will write an alternate ending different from the actual ending in the book. Use your imagination, but relate the ending to actual events and reality according to the story. Your ending should include: 2 pages minimum typed (12pt font, double spaced, standard margins) Visual images (minimum 3) Include all relevant characters. Connect all events logically, do not leave grey areas that the reader has to guess. Provide details to insights that allow the reader to imagine what they are reading. Write a Journal (The Color Purple Only) You will write journal entries describing your daily life as an alternate character from the story. Your journal entries should include: Evidence of events that happened in the story, according to that character’s point of view. 5-10 Journals typed (each 1 page, 12pt font, double spaced, standard margins) Visual images totaling at least half of the journal entries Readable text (although colloquial language may be used) Requirements/ Checklist: Creativity ____/5 Grammar, spelling, punctuation ____/5 Word Choice ____/5 Supporting details in relevance to the theme ____/5
Coherence and Fluidity ____/5 Organization and Development ____/5 Format: 2 pages minimum, double-spaced, 12pt font, structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. ____/5 Visual aids – At least 3 visual aids that relate to the story. ____/5 Grade ____/40 Creative Writing Assignment Exceeds Standards 5 pts Meets Standards 4 pts Almost Meets Standards 3 pts Does Not Meet Standards 2 pts Creativity Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing. Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative Good writing. Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired. Writing contains many cliché and an uninspired style Spelling and Grammar Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment. are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment. Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece. are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning. Word Choice Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work. Strong and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work. Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately. Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused. Fluidity is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece. There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence tructure is often varied. An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence tructure not varied. No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied. Organization and Development Excellent idea creativity. Good idea creativity. Organization and use Some idea creativity. Attempted No creativity, poor organization and no
News Video Rubric Category Excellent (5) Good (4) Adequate (3) Inadequate (2) Opening & intro Clearly, quickly established the of the presentation, gained audience attention Established focus by the end of the intro, but went off on a tangent or two. Gained attention. Audience had an idea of what was coming, but the intro did not clarify the main focus. Little or no intro, such that audience did not know the speaker’s main focus. Clarity & Organization Main points clearly stated and explained; logical, smooth organization Main points fairly clear; some missing links or transitions. Main points must be inferred by audience; holes are evident. Presentation jumps among random topics. Main points unclear Content Evidence clearly presented. Thorough, knowledgeable interesting, logical. Assumptions and interpretations and clearly identified. Evidence perhaps not quite clearly separated from assumptions and interpretation of evidence, but story is logical. Evidence, assumptions, and interpretation difficult to untangle from one another. Lacks key observations. Evidence unclear. Appears largely opinion-based. Style & Delivery Audience could see & hear speakers clearly. Effective pauses and verbal intonation. Audience could see & hear speakers clearly, Most pauses & verbal intonation were effective. Audience could mostly see & hear speakers. Speakers show some hesitation or uncertainty. Speakers spoke to the screen or mostly to one person in the audience. Poorly timed. Appears to have not practiced. Visual Aids Well-selected, placed images and text. Figures clearly support ideas presented without extraneous info. Reasonable images and text, not always well-placed. Figures clearly support ideas presented. May have some extra/missing info Some chosen images extraneous to presentation or marginally support presentation. Too much/little detail. Chosen images and text marginally useful. Too much/little extra detail. Lack of connection to topic.
Articles - Purpose 90-100% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. 85-89% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. 75-84% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. Less than 75% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. Articles - Supporting Details The details in the articles are clear, effective, and vivid 80-100% of the time. The details in the articles are clear and pertinent of the time. The details in the articles are clear and pertinent of the time. The details in more than 25% of the articles are neither clear nor pertinent. Graphics Graphics are in are well-cropped and are clearly related to the articles they accompany. Graphics are in focus and are clearly related to the articles they accompany. 80-100% of the graphics are clearly related to the articles they accompany. More than 20% of the graphics are not clearly related to the articles OR no graphics were used. Articles - Interest The articles contain figures, and/or word choices that make the articles exceptionally interesting to readers. The articles contain figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers. The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read. The article does not contain facts or figures that might make it interesting to read. Use of Primary Sources Reading of primary source material was thorough. Reading of primary source material was fairly thorough. Reading of primary source material was incomplete. Reading of primary source material was not done.