Photographs
5 Accomplished
4 Skilled
3 Competent
2 Needs Improvement
1 Limited Ability
-The presentation include 7-10
photographs; Photos are clear,
capture major plot points;
Photographs are presented in a
logical and aesthetic manner.
-The presentation include 7-10
photographs; Photos are clear,
capture most major plot
points; Photographs are
presented in an organized and
aesthetic manner.
-The presentation include 710 photographs; Photos are
clear, capture some major
plot points; Photographs are
presented in an aesthetic
manner but may at times lack
organization.
-The presentation includes
photographs; Photos attempt to
capture some plot points but
may not always be clear; lacks
organization.
-Lacks organization and/or fails
to utilize narrative elements to
create clarity or focus.
-The essay could be
understood without words.
Details &
Description
-Photographs demonstrate a
variety of images and
perspectives: angles creatively
convey characterization/
character emotion.
-Photographs demonstrate a
variety of images and
perspectives: angles convey
characterization/ character
emotion.
-Images successfully use
symbol to assist in developing
a unique central theme
-Images use symbol to assist in
develop a central theme
Grammar/
Spelling
Speech
Requirements
-The essay cannot be
understood without words.
-The essay can generally be
understood without words.
-Photographs demonstrate a
variety of images: angles
attempt to convey character
emotions.
-Photographs attempt to convey
character emotions.
-Images attempt to use
symbol; a central theme is
used inconsistently
-The conclusion is present, but it
may leave a cliff hanger/lack
resolution
-A theme is attempted
-Includes little or no use of
details or description and
shows no apparent narrative
structure or purpose.
-The conclusion offers
resolution of established
conflict
-The conclusion attempts
resolution
-Writing is virtually flawless
and distinctive due to skilled
use of vocabulary, grammar
and sentence structure.
Demonstrates correct spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization.
-Though not without flaws,
writing is effective due to
correct use of vocabulary,
grammar, and sentence
structure. Demonstrates
mostly correct spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization.
-Writing generally
demonstrates adequate use
of vocabulary, grammar, and
sentence structure. Some
errors exist, but do not
detract from readability.
-Writing is ineffective due to
incorrect use of vocabulary,
grammar, and sentence
structure. Errors in spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization
detract from overall quality and
readability.
-Writing is highly ineffective
due to frequent and severe
errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, grammar, and
vocabulary. Errors severely
detracts from the readability.
- Effective narration of story:
changes in tone and pacing
when necessary, read with
emotion, appropriate volume,
with little to no mistakes.
- Effective narration of story:
changes in tone and pacing
when necessary, read with
emotion, appropriate volume,
few mistakes.
- Narration of story: some
changes in tone and pacing
when necessary, read with
emotion, appropriate volume,
some mistakes.
- Story is narrated but may be
difficult to hear at times and/or
pacing is too fast or slow.
- Story is narrated but is
difficult to hear and/or pacing
is too fast or slow.
- Narrator can discuss (with
audience) purpose of
journey/theme and elements
of author’s craft used
- Narrator can discuss (with
audience) purpose of
journey/theme and elements
of author’s craft used
- Narrator can discuss (with
audience) purpose of
journey/theme and some
elements of author’s craft
used
- Narrator can discuss (with
audience) some elements of
purpose and/or author’s craft
elements attempted
- Narrator fails to discuss (with
audience) any elements of
theme or author’s craft
-The conclusion offers
purposeful resolution of
established conflict
Mechanics:
-The essay could be
understood without words.