Rubric Final Photo Essay: Related to Theme of First Generation
Item
TOT
PTS
Excellent
Fair
Poor
Incorporates a
theme related to
being a first or a
unique experience
Helps us look at
the story/
expression in a
creative way
Has an intro,
middle and end
Connection to
theme, but
connection is not
strong
Some creativity
involved
No connection to
theme
Story is pretty
much complete
incomplete
Uses a picture the
student has
created and the
connection is
clear
Uses a picture,
but the
connections is not
clear
Clear and
thoughtful, some
creative wording
Not very clear
and language
does not support
insight
Flows/Transitions 5
and connections
Uses a picture the
student has
manipulated
themselves, and
that connects to
theme in a
meaningful way
Uses enough
complex language
and phrasing to
make the essay
content clear
Uses appropriate
transitions and
essay flows well
Transitions are
done well and
essay flows okay
Lack of
transitions and
disjointed writing
Grammatically
Accurate
Grammatically
correct –minimal
errors
Some errors but
still not many
Too many errors
that drag down
the writing
Incorporates all
the needed
citations and
references
Some error, but
most important
references are
there
Spotty references
and citations
Okay
Presentation, a
little rocky
Difficult
presentation, need
to practice more
120-105 B or C
Theme related to
First Generation
15
Creative
10
Tells a story
15
Employs a
personal picture
Clear in
expression
References and
Citations
15
5
5
5
Presentation
75
Smooth
presentation
TOTAL
150
150-121
A
Not very creative
104-00 D or E