Rubrics

Here are your rubrics for your in-class assignments and homework assignments.

Instructions:

-You are to make an advertisement based on the product you have chosen. The ad should include a headline, selling points and should be creative.

-Students are required to write a summary explaining the advertisement by describing the selling points of the ad, the target audience and whether the add uses Logos, Pathos or Ethos. (Write up should be no less the 1 paragraph of 5 sentences)

Due: Friday, September 15th

	4	3	2	1
Ad explanation	Write up clearly explains all elements of the advertisement	Write up explains most elements of the advertisement	Write up somewhat explains the elements of the advertisement	Write up not given or does not fully explains advertisement
Aesthetic	The ad is pleasing to look at, uses color and is creative	The ad uses color and is mostly creative	The ad is somewhat creative but needs work	The ad is unfinished or is not up to standards

Total: /8

Comment:

Name: _______________________________ Class: __________ Date: ____________________________

Advertisement project rubric

5-4

3-2

1-0

Headline

-Highly relevant to the ad Witty, impacting and/or insightful to the ad

-Largest print on page Visually “eye-catching”. Addresses target audience

-Relevant, but not of high impact

-Provides limited insight into the product being sold -Does not immediately catch the viewer's attention

-Somewhat addresses target audience

-Little to no relevance between the headline and the product or no headline

-Little to no wit and/or creativity when addressing the product

- Does not address target audience

Images/

Graphics

-High quality and/or resolution

Connects with the central theme of advertisement

-Highly relevant to the product being sold -Addresses target audience

-Image/video quality is of average standard There is a limited connection between the image and the central theme of the advertisement

-Somewhat addresses target audience

-Image/video quality is of poor standard or there is no image

-The connection between the image and the product is insufficient and/or unrecognizable

-Does not address target audience

Selling Points

-Ad contains at least than three selling points

-Highly convincing and compelling arguments

-Highly appealing to target audience

-Ad contains 2 selling points Not all selling points are convincing. Would only persuade some readers to “look into” the product being advertised

-Somewhat appealing to target audience

-Ad contains less than three selling points Ad presents two or more “weak” arguments Ad would persuade little to none of its viewers to “look into” the product

-Arguments do not appeal to target audience

Persuasive techniques

-Ad contains persuasive techniques. Highly effective use of technique is exhibited and is clearly recognizable to peers/teacher

-Techniques are highly appealing to the target audience

-Ad contains three persuasive techniques Use of techniques are somewhat successful, but not all are easily recognizable by peers/teacher

-Techniques are somewhat appealing to the target audience

-Ad contains less than two persuasive techniques Use of techniques is unsuccessful or no techniques are used whatsoever

-Techniques show little to no connection to the target audience

Overall Effectiveness

-Layout, symmetry, and format of ad is of professional quality

-Ad contains a high-level of

“Wow factor”-Use of color is optimal

Intended audience is successfully targeted

-Layout, symmetry and format of ad is of average quality Ad contains some “Wow factor” but other areas could be improved Use of color is sufficient, but not exceptional

-Intended audience is somewhat targeted

-Layout, symmetry and format of ad is of poor quality-Little to no effort was put into making the ad -There is limited or no use of color

-Intended audience is not targeted

Write up

The 1 page write up clearly explains all of the details in the advertisement, including logos, pathos and ethos as well as other important details.

The 1 page write up explains some/most of the details in the advertisement, including logos, pathos and ethos as well as other important details.

The write up is not complete or does not fully explain the ideas in the advertisement.

Total: /30

Comments:

Rubric for the October Holiday reading homework:

Due Monday, October 9th

Requirements

Points

The summaries:

-All summaries are no less than 5 sentences/ no more than 7 sentences

-Writing is in their own words

-Only most important events are included

-The writing has been corrected for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

-Dates chapter was read is included on the journal summary page

Out of 25

(5 points each)

T-T/T-S/T-W comparison

-The comparison is no less than one journal page

-The writing is detailed and complete

-The writing is comparing events in the novel to something that has happened either in the student's life, in another novel or in the world.

-The writing has been corrected for spelling, grammar, and punctuation

______________

Out of 5

Comments: total: /30

Novel study Project rubric:

Drawing novel study rubric /20

	5-4	3-2	2-1	0
Aesthetics	Artwork is aesthetically pleasing to look at and a lot of effort was made by the students	Artwork is mostly pleasing to look at and effort was made	Artwork could use some work (color could be added, more time put in etc.) Little effort present.	Artwork is unfinished or not provided
Connection to main events	Artwork connects to main events in the novel. It is clear what parts the artwork is connecting too.	Artwork mostly connects to the main events in the novel. It is mostly clear what parts they are connected too.	Artwork somewhat connects to the novel but connections are difficult to understand.	Artwork is not connected in any way to the novel or is not provided.
summaries about drawing	Summaries include all important information about the drawing, such as, symbolic meaning, and information about the event.	Summaries include most of the important information about the drawing, most symbolic meaning given.	Summaries include some information about the drawings but symbolic meaning is missing	Summaries are not given, unfinished or do not connect in any way to the novel.
Grammar and spelling	No grammar errors that effect understanding	Some grammar errors that effect understanding	many grammar errors that effect understanding	Work incomplete or not given

Group member names:

Comments: /20

Journal entries rubric /20

	5-4	3-2	2-1	0
Connection to novel	Journals fully connect to a series of events in the novel.	Journals mostly connect to main events in the novel	Journals somewhat connect but could use more work	No connection is made to the novel or work is incomplete
Voice of character	Character perspective was fully taken into account. The character chosen is present in their words	Character voice is mostly present and taken into account. The character chosen is visible in their words	Character voice is somewhat present but could use some work. The character is not fully visible in their words	The voice of the character was not taken into account or is incomplete
length	4 journals are given and all are one A4 page in length	3-4 journals are given and are mostly one page in length	2-3 journals are given but are not fully one page in length	Work is incomplete or not given
Grammar and spelling	No grammar errors that affect understanding	Some grammar errors that affect understanding	many grammar errors that affect understanding	Work incomplete or not given

Group member names:

Comments: /20

Model rubric /20

	5-4	3-2	2-1	0
Information card	The information card completely explains all reason associated with the book and covers all the symbolic and important meaning behind the model.	The information card mostly explains the reasons associated with the book and covers most of the symbolic and important meaning behind the model.	The card explains some of the reasons associated with the book and covers some symbolic and important meaning.	The card is not provided, unfinished or does not fully cover the important or symbolic meaning.
aesthetic	The model is well built and pleasing to look at. The entire model is 3-dimensional (not flat) and made from a variety of materials. The model is constructed solely by the student and is not a pre-made kit or other structure.	The model is mostly well built and is nice to look at. The model is mostly 3-D and made from a variety of materials. The model is mostly constructed by the students and only has some parts that were pre-made or purchased.	The model is somewhat well built but could use some work. The model is not 3D and or is not fully made by the student. Some major parts were from a pre-made kit or other structure.	The model is unfinished or is not well built.
Connection to the novel	The model completely relates to the novel and is based around an important object or symbol.	The model mostly relates to the novel and is based around an important object or symbol	The model somewhat relates to the novel and is based around an object that is not fully relevant.	The model does not connect to the novel in a way that makes sense or is unfinished and unexplained
Grammar and spelling	No grammar errors that effect understanding	Some grammar errors that effect understanding	many grammar errors that effect understanding	Work incomplete or not given

Group member names:

Comments: /20

Movie trailer novel study rubric /20

	5-4	3-2	2-1	0
Images/Graphics quality	Video quality is of superior and is well edited and many props were used.	Video is good quality and some good props were used	Video quality could use some work and needs more editing. Some props were used.	Video is incomplete or not given
Connection to novel	Video fully connects to the novel and character names and information are correct	Video mostly connects to the novel and most character names and information is correct	Video connects to the novel in some way but could use some work. Character names and information somewhat correct	Video is not in any way connected to the novel or is incomplete or not given
acting	Students acted out all parts and were well prepared. The students included props and many different materials	Students acted out most parts and were mostly well prepared. Students used some props and mostly used materials	Students did some of the acting and were somewhat prepared. Students included very few props or materials	No students present in the video or video incomplete or not given.
Plot of novel	The plot of the novel is given but without giving away the ending which leaves us feeling curious. The information is all correct	The plot of the novel is given but too much information is given which gets rid of some curiosity. Information is mostly correct	The plot is almost fully given away which takes away curiosity. Ending is given or information is not fully correct.	The plot is incorrect or video is incomplete or not given.

Group member names:

Comments: /20

Soundtrack for novel rubric /20

	4	2	1	0
Information about songs	Information fully explains symbolic and important meaning within novel	Information mostly explains symbolic or important meaning within novel	Information provided somewhat explains the importance or symbolic meaning.	Information is not provided or is incomplete.
connection to novel	The songs chosen connect fully to the novel and are explained	The songs chosen mostly connect to the novel and are mostly explained	The songs chosen connect somewhat but could use more explanation	Songs do not connect in any way to the novel or no information was provided.
Lyrics	If song has words they are provided and no grammar mistakes are present	If song has words the lyrics are mostly provided and no grammar mistakes are present	If song has words the lyrics are provided for some songs and some grammar mistakes are present	Lyrics were not provided even for songs with words or they were not fully written.
CD cover art	CD cover art is aesthetically pleasing and connects with the novel	CD cover art is mostly pleasing to look at and mostly connects with the novel	CD cover art could use more work and connects in some ways to the novel	CD cover art was not provided or was not complete. No connection seems to be made.
Grammar and spelling	No grammar errors that effect understanding	Some grammar errors that effect understanding	many grammar errors that effect understanding	Work incomplete or not given

Group member names:

Comments: /20

P.O.V manual:

Point of View Manual

A manual is a book that shows people how to do something. You will create a manual that shows people how to identify the narrator’s point of view.

Directions

1. Take your two sheets of white paper and fold them in half lengthwise, so that if forms a book. 2. On the top of five sheets you will write one of the narrative perspective terms.

3. Define each term.

4. Provide an original example of each.

5. Explain how to identify each point of view.

6. Create a cover page for your manual

Terms: first-person, second-person, third-person objective, third-person limited, third-person omniscient.

Example

1. Term Name

2. Definition

3. Example

4. How to Identify

First-Person Perspective

Definition

First-person perspective is when the narrator is telling his or her own story.

Example

I went to the store and bought some cotton candy. After eating the delicious treat, I walked home.

How to Identify

Readers can identify first-person perspective because the narrator will use “I” and “We” often.

Second-Person Perspective

Definition

Second-person definition goes here.

Example

An example of second-person narration goes here.

How to Identify

Here’s where you explain how to identify the point of view.

Definitions: Did you include all five definitions? Are your definitions correct?

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^{No definitions Many definitions are missing or incorrect Some mistakes Wonderful}

Examples: Did you include five original examples? Are your examples accurate?

0 --------- 1 -------- 2 -------- 3 -------- 4 -------- 5 --------- 6 -------- 7 --------- 8 -------- 9 --------- 10

^{No examples Many examples are missing or incorrect Some mistakes Wonderful}

How to Identify: Did you tell how to identify each perspective? Are your instructions correct?

0 --------- 1 -------- 2 -------- 3 -------- 4 -------- 5 --------- 6 -------- 7 --------- 8 -------- 9 --------- 10

^{No instructions Instructions are sloppy, incorrect, or incomplete Some mistakes Wonderful}

Speech rubric

Speech is 5-10 minutes long

	5	4	3	2	1
Introduction / body / conclusion	Students waited for quiet, introduced themselves, gave time for questions and had a clear conclusion	Students waited for mostly quiet, most introduced themselves and had a conclusion	Students started before it was fully quiet, some introduced themselves and there was some concluding statements	Students went quickly and did not wait for room to quiet down. Very little introduction was given and the closing was not clear.	No clear intro or conclusion was given, no wait time and no pause for questions
Body language	Students had good body language, faced the audience, were professional and made eye contact	Students had good body language most of the time, eye contact was made.	Students had some good body language but not all were facing the audience, little eye contact was made.	Students had very little eye contact, body language was unprofessional and they did not face the audience	Information was unclear and not in logical order.
Voice	Students’ voices were clearly heard at the back of the room, and had good articulation.	Most student voices were heard, articulation was correct most of the time	Some students’ voices were heard, articulation was sometimes correct	Many students’ voices could not be heard and articulation was difficult to understand	Students were very quiet, and spoken grammar was not understood
Language choice	Word choice was appropriate to the subject and correct pronunciation was used.	Word choice was mostly appropriate, pronounced most words correctly	Word choice was sometimes appropriate and many words were pronounced incorrectly	Word choice was not always appropriate and a lot of vocabulary was mispronounced	Students’ word choice was unprofessional and did not relate to the topic. Pronunciation was poor
Presentation aid	Note cards were used, aids helped with presentation and not too much information was shown. Photo of structure and students provided	Students had a visual that mostly helped their speech. Most students had note cards. Photo of structure provided	Students had a visual that sometimes helped their speech. Some students had note cards. Photos provided	Visual that did not help their speech. Many students did not have note cards. Photos taken from internet.	Students did not have a visual or it did not work well. Students did not use note cards. No photos provided
Preparation/ group work	Students were ready on time, had an order, met time limit and knew the material.	Most students were ready, most students participated, most knew material	Some students were ready, some participated in work and some knew their material	Few students were ready, few participated and many did not know their material	Students were not prepared, very few students participated in group work and the material was unknown
Write up	Write up contains all information that was mentioned during the speech. Writing is in their own words. No grammar errors that effect understanding.	Write up contains most of the information. Writing is in their own words, minimal grammar errors.	Write up contains some of the information in their own words. Some grammar errors effect understanding	Write up contains little information in their own words. Many grammar errors effect understanding.	Write up was not provided or grammar errors were significant