ESSAY

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CRITERIA / SCALE
Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Inadequate
Structure  Paper is  Paper has a  There is some  There is no
logically clear level of apparent
 Organization organized organizational organization organization to
 Flow of thought  Easily followed structure with though the paper.
some digressions,
 Transitions  Effective, smooth,  Difficult to follow
digressions, ambiguities,
and logical  No or poor
 Format transitions
ambiguities, or irrelevances
irrelevances are too many
 Professional format transitions
 Easily followed  Difficult to follow
 No format
 Basic transitions  Ineffective
 Structured format transitions
 Rambling format
Grammar/mechanics  Manipulates complex  Uses complex  Uses compound  Uses simple
sentences for
 sentence structure effect/impact sentences sentences sentences
 punctuation/mecha  No  Few  Too many
punctuation or punctuati punctuation
nics mechanical on or and/or
errors mechanic mechanical
al errors errors
Language  Vocabulary is  Vocabulary is  Vocabulary is  Vocabulary is
 Vocabulary sophisticated and varied, specific used properly unsophisticate
; use of correct as are and though d, not used
vocabulary sentences which vary appropriate sentences may properly in
 Tone in structure and length  Frequently be simple very simple
 Uses and uses subject  Infrequently sentences.
manipulates specific uses subject  Uses subject
subject specific vocabulary specific specific
vocabulary for correctly vocabulary vocabulary
effect  Writer’s tone correctly too sparingly
 Writer’s tone is clear, emerges and is  Writer’s
consistent, and generally tone
appropriate appropriate to exhibits
for intended audience audience some level
of audience
sensitivity
Content/information  Central idea is well  Central idea and  The central idea  Central idea
developed, and clarity clarity of purpose is expressed and clarity of
 Clarity of purpose of purpose is are generally though it may purpose are
 Critical and exhibited throughout evident be vague or too absent or
original the paper throughout the broad; Some incompletely
thought  Abundance of evidence essay sense of expressed and
 Use of examples of critical, careful thought  Evidence of purpose is maintained
and analysis and/or critical, maintained  Little or no
insight careful throughout the evidence of
 Evidence and examples thought and essay critical, careful
are vivid and specific, analysis  Some evidence thought or
while focus remains and/or of critical, analysis and/or
tight insight careful thought insight
 There are good, and analysis  There are too
relevant and/or insight few, no
supporting  There are examples and
examples and some examples evidence or
evidence and evidence, they are mostly
though irrelevant
general
TOTAL
Performance Task Rubrics

PLANNING AND
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION PERSISTENT
EXECUTION
Shows complete understanding There is a clear, effective Uses only the Works hard on the
of the required knowledge explanation of the solution. important elements task and does not
The solution completely All steps are included so the of the task need much help
addresses all components reader does not have to infer Uses an appropriate Student may extend
presented in the task how the task was completed and complete his thinking beyond
Contemporary Arts strategy for a the problem and
4 representation is actively performance task. make new
used as means of Uses only relevant connections or
communicating ideas. information. create new
Precise and appropriate Uses clear and problems.
terminology and notation effective diagrams, Submit on time.
used. tables, charts, and
graphs.
Shows nearly complete There is a clear explanation. Uses most of the Works hard on the
understanding of the required There is appropriate use of important elements task and only gets
knowledge accurate contemporary arts of the task. help after tried many
The solution addresses almost representation. Uses an appropriate strategies given
all components presented in There is effective use of but incomplete throughout.
the task. There may be minor terminology and notation. strategy for a Completes task,
3 errors. performance task. working dutifully at
Uses most of the the harder parts
relevant data. also.
Appropriate but Submit on time.
incomplete uses of
diagrams, tables,
charts, and graphs.
Shows some understanding of There is an incomplete Uses some important Can do simple parts
the required knowledge. explanation; it may not be elements of the task. of the problems with
The solution addresses some, clearly represented. Uses an important little help.
but not all the components There is some use of strategy or Starts working on
presented in the task. appropriate contemporary application of the harder parts, but
2 arts representation. strategy is unclear. unless there is help,
There is some use notation Uses some relevant gives up.
appropriate to the task. data. 2 days Late
Limited use or misuse submission
of diagrams, tables,
charts, and graphs.
Shows limited or no There is no explanation. Uses none of the Needs help, even for
understanding of the lesson, The explanation cannot be important elements the very simple
perhaps only re-copying the understood or is unrelated to of the task. tasks.
given examples. the task. Works haphazardly Gives up quickly,
The solution addresses none of There is no use, mostly with no energy for a often just wanting
1 the components required to inappropriate use of performance task. someone to give the
solve the task. terminology and notation Uses irrelevant data answer.
and does not show One-week late
use of diagrams, submission.
tables, charts, or
graphs.
Total

Oral Presentation Rubric

For each presentation trait, rate each student using the scale shown.

1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree

PRESENTATION TRAITS
 Quality of information and organization: Presentation main points are clear
and well developed; information is linked to presentation topic; information
is organized.
Nonverbal communication: Speaker appears comfortable and confident.
speaker maintains good eye contact and posture; speaker shows engaging and inviting presence; speaker
uses body motions and gestures effectively.
speaker utilizes room effectively via movement.
Quality of verbal communication: Speaker's voice is confident, steady,
strong and clear; speaker uses inflections to emphasize key points or to
create interest.
Visual tools: Visual aids are creative, clear, and easy to read; tools enhance the effectiveness of the
presentation.
Appropriate use of terminology: All terms are included in the presentation; terms are used in unique and
creative ways; terms are used in context.
Precision and detail in documents produced: Documents are clear, well
constructed, accurate and show attention to detail; care has been taken in
the production.
Overall presentation effectiveness
Total Score

ART PROJECT RUBRIC

Pts. Creativity/Originality (x 8 pts.) Effort/Perseverance (x 7 pts.) Craftsmanship/Skill (x 5 Cooperation/Attitude (x 5

pts.) pts.)
4 The student explored The project was continued until The artwork was beautiful The student willingly
several choices before it was complete as the and patiently done; it participated in necessary
Selecting one, generated student could make it; was as good as hard preparation or work for
many ideas, tried unusual gave it effort far beyond work could make it. classroom, was sensitive
combinations or changes, that required. to the feelings and
used problem-solving knowledge of others,
skills. exhibited a
positive attitude toward
assignment.

3 The student tried a few The student worked hard and With a little more effort, the The student participated
ideas before selecting completed the project, but work could have been enthusiastically,
one or based his/her with a bit more effort it outstanding; lacks the performed more than
work on someone else’s might have been finishing touches. adequately, assisted in
idea, made decision after outstanding. preparation and
referring to one source.
cleanup.

2 The student tried an The student finished the project, The student showed average The student was apathetic
idea but it lacked but it could have been craftsmanship; toward the assignment,
originality, might have improved with more effort, adequate, but not as complained, assisted in
copied work, chose an easy project and good as it could have preparation and cleanup
substituted “symbols” did it indifferently. been, a bit careless. when asked.
for personal
expression.
 1 The student fulfilled the The project was completed with The student showed average The student allowed others to
requirements of the minimum effort craftsmanship, lack of do most of his/her work,
assignment, but gave no pride in finished work participated minimally,
evidence of trying exhibited no interest in the
anything unusual project

0 The student showed no The student did not finish The student showed poor The student did almost nothing
evidence of original the work adequately craftsmanship; evidence toward completing the
thought of laziness or lack of assignment, did minimum
understanding or no amount of
preparation or cleanup,
distracted
others.

Total possible points = 100 Your score

/100 = %

Grade:

Comments:

Film Review Rubric

Exemplary – 5 pts. Satisfactory – 4 pts. Needs Improvement- 2 pts.

Lead Fabulous opening sentence that Adequate opening sentence Poor opening sentence- the reader is
attracts reader interest and that gives the reader some left wondering how you feel about
establishes the tone of the indication of your opinion. the film.
review.

Performers Mentions key performers and Mentions key performers or Fails to mention significant actors or
roles they play. their roles. characters by name.

Plot Summary Provides a succinct plot Provides an overly detailed plot Provides so much information about
synopsis without divulging too synopsis or a synopsis that does the plot that the film is ruined for
much about the film. not quite give the reader the viewer or gives almost no
enough information information about the film.

Uses examples Provides relevant Provides some examples of Includes no examples of action or
from the film. examples/illustrations from the action/dialogue from the film dialogue from the film.
film to back-up the reviewer’s that supports the opinion.
opinion about the film’s
effectiveness.

The opinion Makes a provable case for the Voices an opinion but does not Has virtually no opinion about the
film’s merit and analyzes what explain in depth why things in film or has an opinion that is not
worked and did not work in the the film worked or did not. backed up by any examples from the
film. film.

Spelling/grammar Makes virtually no Makes 2-3 Multiple writing errors.

spelling/grammar/punctuation spelling/grammar/punctuation
errors. errors.

Inspired word Chooses interesting appropriate Uses appropriate word choice Inappropriate word choices, poorly
choice/ writing words and well-constructed but may have a few poorly constructed sentences, or
fluency sentences and paragraphs. constructed sentences paragraphs.
 TOTAL SCORE

Theatre Play Critical Response

Utilize the concepts of Critical Response, answer the following questions about the theatrical production. PLEASE
DO NOT PROVIDE A PLOT SUMMARY.

To receive full credit, the paper must:

 Be turned in on time. 10% will be subtracted for each class day it is late.
 Be a minimum of two full pages long. One whole side = one page.
 Provide specific examples to support your opinions/answers.

Your paper should answer the following questions:

1 What is the name of the play/musical and where was it performed?

2 What do you notice? Discuss specific actor’s performances,
3 costumes, make-up, props, sound effects, and lighting elements.
4 What elements of the production did you enjoy, and why?
5 What elements of the production didn’t you enjoy, and why?
6 What does it remind you of? What memory, experience, story,
7 music, other work does this trigger?
8 What emotions do you feel as you respond to this work?
9 What questions does it raise for you? "I wonder..."
10 What meaning or understanding is intended or conveyed in this
11 work? With this, share what you think was the play’s theme.
12 Which character would you like to have played? Why?

Please remember that there are no “right” or “wrong” answers on thisit is YOUR opinion just make sure to
support your ideas!

Grading Rubric for Storyboard Project

Category 4 3 2 1

Title Storyboard contains title, Storyboard is missing one ofStoryboard is missing two of No title or wrong
student’s name, and the title requirements. the title requirements. information in title
author. square (#1).
 Storyboard includes all
Required required elements:
title, setting, Storyboard is missing 3 or
Elements Storyboard is missing 1 Storyboard is missing
characters, plot, more required
required element. 2 required elements.
conflict, solution, elements.
conclusion, and
personal reaction.

Content Storyboard contains 4- Storyboard does not Storyboard does not Storyboard does not
5 appropriate contain 4-5 appropriate contain 4-5 appropriate contain 4-5 sentences
sentences for all sentences for 1 of the sentences for 2 of the for 3 or more of the
required required elements. required elements. required elements.
elements.

Illustrations Storyboard contains Storyboard is missing 1 Storyboard is missing 2Storyboard is missing 3 or

one illustration for required illustration. required illustrations. more required
each required illustrations.
element.

Grammar / Storyboard contains no Storyboard contains 1- Storyboard contains 3- 4 Storyboard contains 5 or

Mechanics errors in grammar, 2 errors in grammar, errors in grammar, more errors in
capitalization, or capitalization, or capitalization, or grammar,
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation. capitalization, or
punctuation.

Storyboard is Storyboard is Storyboard is acceptably Storyboard is

Attractiveness exceptionally attractive in terms of attractive though it may distractingly messy or
attractive in terms of design, layout, and be a bit messy. very poorly designed.
design, layout, and neatness. It is not attractive.
neatness.

Rating Scale = 20 – 24 pts grade 90 – 100

16 – 19 pts grade 80 – 89
12 – 15 pts grade 70 –79
6 – 11pts grade 65

PRESENTATION AND ORAL DEFENSE RUBRIC

Student Name:

Project Name:

Aspect Good presentation: Fair presentation: Poor presentation: Score

(3 points) (2 points) (1-0 points)
Introduction contains a complete and well- Contains a complete but Provides no overview
organized overview statement. somewhat disorganized statement or statement is
overview statement. so short as to be
useless.

Completeness addresses all required lab addresses most of the required lab addresses few of the lab
guideline elements very well. guideline guideline elements or
elements fairly well. does so poorly.

Organization is well organized, moving from is somewhat disorganized is disorganized and deals
general topics to specific details; and provides too much detail completely with details
provides a good explanation of without giving a good without providing a broad
the work. explanation of the work. explanation of the work.

Findings student has made significant student has made few student has made no
finding that are evidence- base, significant findings or finding significant findings and has
accurate, and clearly are inconclusive. not met objectives.
expressed.

Technology makes effective use of makes improper use of makes no use of

technology to find answer(s) to technology to find answer(s) technology to find answer(s)
leading question(s). to leading to leading
question(s). question(s).

Speaking Skills uses presentation resources as relies heavily on essentially reads the
a guide, gives detailed presentation to make material from a presentation
explanations, is easily report; somewhat to make the report; clearly
understandable, and keeps eye comfortable with the uncomfortable with the
contact with the topic. topic.
audience.
Visual Aids contains visual aids that help contains few or contains no visual aids or
audience understand work; inadequate visual aids or visual aids are so poorly
visuals have a neat and visual aids have a neat and constructed as to be
professional look, easily professional appearance, worthless.
understood; used well to but poorly used in making
make points. points.

Questions and answers questions clearly and answers only some of the answers none of the
Answers accurately. questions well. answer questions well.

TOTAL POINTS:
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