Rubrics

Exceeds Expectations

3 Points

Meets Expectations

2 Points

Meets Most Expectations

1 Point

Does Not Meet Expectations

0 Points

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out completely and turned in.  Reading is documented daily for a minimum of 30 minutes. 

2.  Story board is complete, listing more than 4 graphics and transitions with narrative written out in full. 

3.  Story board revisions are made on a new storyboard.  Original storyboard is attached to revised storyboard sheets and turned in.

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out completely and turned in.  Reading is documented for 5-6 days per week.  

2.  Story board is complete, listing 4 graphics and transitions with narrative written out in full. 

3.  Storyboard revisions are made on a new storyboard.  Only the revised storyboard is turned in.

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out but missing information.  Reading is documented for 3-4 days per week.  

2.  Story board is mostly complete, listing 3 graphics and transitions with narrative being in outline form.   

3.  Storyboard revisions are made on the original storyboard and turned in.

1.  Reading log is not turned in OR reading log for chosen book is filled out but missing information, with reading documented for 1-2 days per week.

2.  Story board is incomplete, listing 2 or fewer graphics and transitions and/or little narrative.   

3.  Storyboard revisions are not made OR storyboard is not turned in.

1.  Title and author of book is present.

2.  General setting is supplemented with specific settings.

3.  Many main characters are introduced, with pertinent information about each character stated.

4.  The plot summary is clear and complete, with specific examples given.

5.  Student identifies one or more characters that they connect with, and give specific, detailed reasons why a connection was made.6.  Student demonstrates chronology in the story events with specific quotes from the story.

2.  General setting is specifically stated.

3. Several main characters are introduced, with one or two things said about each character.

4.  The plot summary is complete from the beginning to end of story.

5.  Student identifies one character that they connect with, and give specific, detailed reasons why a connection was made.

6.  Student demonstrates chronology in the story events.

1.  Either title or author is not present.

2.  General setting is hinted at, but never stated directly.

3.  One or two main characters are introduced, with little information about the characters given.

4.  The plot summary does not cover the entire story or is lacking in detail.

5.  Student identifies one character they connect with but does not provide specific details about the connection. 

6.  Student demonstrates most of the chronology in the story events, missing one or two major events.

1.  No title or author of book present. 

2.  General setting is not stated. 

3.  No characters are introduced. 

4.  The plot summary is not given. 

5.  Student does not identify a character they connected with. 

6.  Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the chronology of events in the story.

1. Student demonstrated exceptional knowledge of using Photo Story.

2.  Student used more than 4 graphics and other pictures to represent the setting, characters, and plot summary.

3.  For each graphic or picture, a complete description of what was happening in the story is given, with quotes from the story.

4.  An audio recording of the advertisement is precise and all words are spoken clearly.  Music is also incorporated into the presentation.

5.  Presentation is between 3 and 5 minutes long.

1.  Student demonstrated proficient knowledge of using Photo Story. 

2.  Student used 4 graphics and other pictures to represent the setting, characters, and plot summary.

3.  For each graphic or picture, a complete description of what was happening in the story is given.

4.  An audio recording of the advertisement is precise and all words are spoken clearly. Music is not present in the audio recording.

5.  Presentation is 2:01 – 2:59 min. in length.

1.  Student demonstrated basic knowledge of using Photo Story.  

2. Student used 3 graphics and other pictures to represent the setting, characters, and plot summary.

3.  For each graphic or picture, some description of what was happening in the story is given.

4.  An audio recording of the advertisement is short and/or words are not easily understood.

5. Presentation is less than 2 min. in length.

1.  Student did not attempt to use Photo Story. 

2.  Student used 3 or fewer graphics and other pictures to represent the setting, characters, and plot summary.

3.  No description of what was happening in the story is given.

4.  No audio recording of the advertisement is presented.

5.  Presentation is less than 45 seconds in length.

Elements and Criteria

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out completely and turned in.  Reading is documented daily for a minimum of 30 minutes. 

2.  Story board is complete, listing more than 8 places with all narrative written out in full. 

3.  Story board revisions are made on a new storyboard.  Original storyboard is attached to revised storyboard sheets and turned in.

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out completely and turned in.  Reading is documented for 5-6 days per week.  

2.  Story board is complete, listing 8 places with narrative written out in full. 

3.  Storyboard revisions are made on a new storyboard.  Only the revised storyboard is turned in.

1.  Reading log for chosen book is filled out but missing information.  Reading is documented for 3-4 days per week.  

2.  Story board is mostly complete, listing 6-7 places with narrative being in sketch form.

3.  Storyboard revisions are made on the original storyboard and turned in.

1.  Reading log is not turned in OR reading log for chosen book is filled out but missing information, with reading documented for 1-2 days per week.

2.  Story board is incomplete, listing 5 or fewer places and little narrative.

3.  Storyboard revisions are not made OR storyboard is not turned in.

1.  Title and author of book is present.

2.  General setting is supplemented with specific settings.

3.  Many main characters are introduced, with pertinent information about each character stated.

4.  The plot summary is clear and complete, with specific examples given.

5.  Student identifies one or more characters that they connect with, and give specific, detailed reasons why a connection was made.

6.  Student demonstrates chronology in the story events with specific quotes from the story.

2.  General setting is specifically stated.

 3. Several main characters are introduced, with one or two things said about each character.

4.  The plot summary is complete from the beginning to end of story.

 5.  Student identifies one character that they connect with, and give specific, detailed reasons why a connection was made.

6.  Student demonstrates chronology in the story events.

1.  Either title or author is not present.

2.  General setting is hinted at, but never stated directly.

3.  One or two main characters are introduced, with little information about the characters given.

4.  The plot summary does not cover the entire story or is lacking in detail.

5.  Student identifies one character they connect with but does not provide specific details about the connection. 

6.  Student demonstrates most of the chronology in the story events, missing one or two major events.

1.  No title or author of book present. 

2.  General setting is not stated. 

3.  No characters are introduced. 

4.  The plot summary is not given. 

5.  Student does not identify a character they connected with. 

6.  Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the chronology of events in the story.

1. Student demonstrated exceptional knowledge of using Google Earth.

2.  Student flagged more than 8 places and incorporated other pictures and graphics of the setting.

3.  For each place flagged, a complete description of what was happening in the story is given, with quotes from the story.

4.  An audio recording of the virtual tour is precise and all words are spoken clearly.  Music is also incorporated into the presentation.

1.  Student demonstrated proficient knowledge of using Google Earth. 

2.  Student flagged 8 places and incorporated other pictures and graphics of the setting.

3.  For each place flagged, a complete description of what was happening in the story is given.

4.  An audio recording of the virtual tour is precise and all words are spoken clearly.

1.  Student demonstrated basic knowledge of using Google Earth.  

2.  Student flagged 8 places but did not incorporate any other pictures or graphics.

3.  For each place flagged, some description of what was happening in the story is given.

4.  An audio recording of the virtual tour is short and/or words are not easily understood.

1.  Student did not attempt to use Google Earth. 

2.  Student did not flag 8 places. 

3.  No description of what was happening in the story is given. 

4.  No audio recording of the virtual tour is presented.