Graphic Novel Rubric: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Criteria
Exceeds
Requirements
Meets
Requirements
Meaning
-Storyline maintains
original themes of play
but modernizes
action/characters to be
relevant for today
-Characters are updated
to maintain original
goals, personality,
motivation in a
believable manner
-Focus of graphic novel
is completely controlled
by the Point of View
Character
-Pictures demonstrate
character’s point of view
-Textboxes are effective
and succinct that help the
story move forward
-Dialogue bubbles
represent POV Character
and minor characters
-Dialogue bubbles help
portray emotion and
action of scene within the
storyline
-Pictures create flow of
action and story
-Picture boxes are unique
and varied in style and
layout
-Storyline reflects the
original themes and
actions of the play
-Characters maintain
personality, goals, and
motivations from the
original
-Focus of graphic
novel is maintained
through one character
Development
Organization
Creative Expression
Language Usage
-Color, monochrome,
special effects emphasize
storyline effectively
-Emotional quality is
maintained through the
graphic novel
-Props, setting, and
costumes are effective
and collective create a
theme
Grammar, spelling, and
punctuation are correct
and sophisticated.
-Pictures are clearly
taken and easily
understood
-Textboxes are
meaningful and help
progress the story
-Dialogue bubbles
maintain voice of
character
-Dialogue bubbles
support modern
storyline
-Picture boxes are
organized to support
story’s flow
-Layout of each page
is interesting and
effective
-Use of color,
monochrome, special
effects are appropriate
-Emotional quality of
actors/pictures is
appropriate
-Props, setting and
costumes are
appropriate
Grammar, spelling
and punctuation are
correct and do not
interfere with meaning
Below
Requirements
Revisions Required