Artistry & Creativity
1-9 10-13 14-17 18-20
Images / Images are basic and too few in number. Scattered pictures appear to have been thrown together in a desperate attempt to salvage some points. / Images are basic and too few in number. The arrangement (physical location & order of appearance) is scattered &/or random, and the presentation is sloppy. / Variety of images are present in appropriate quantity (at least 12) and their quality is decent. Arrangement is neat and for the most part, logical. / Variety of images are present in great quantity (more than 12) and are of high quality. Presentation & arrangement are neat and logical.Text / Text is present but the font, the size, and the arrangements are inconsistent and sloppy. / Text is present and scattered in its appearance. Its appearance is not adding artistic flavor to the presentation and begins to distract the viewer from the message. / Text is clear and readable. Its size and style are consistent. Its artistic effect is neutral – not distracting viewers from the images, but not adding much either. / Text is clear and readable. It is constructed in a thoughtful and artistic manner, to compliment the overall effect of the presentation.
1-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-10
Effort (& misc. elements like audio, video, music, etc.) / Project appears to be thrown together without any time spent thinking about its appearance in presentation. / Student’s work does not indicate much time was spent on the project. Any additional elements lack quality & appear to be there just for fun. / Student’s work indicates time was spent on the project, but may have been spent in one area more heavily than another. Additional elements were done well but may have induced glitches. / Student’s work clearly indicates significant time and effort was put into creation of the project. Any additional elements are done with quality and neatness, complimenting the project.
Theme & Professionalism
1-9 10-13 14-17 18-20
Quotes / Quotes appear to be on random topics and not tied together by a discernable theme. Why they were chosen is unclear. No page numbers are listed. / Only a few of the quotes seem strongly & clearly related to the theme. Quotes may also be clustered around minimal sections of the book. Page numbers are not listed. / Most of the quotes strengthen the exploration of the theme, though a few have a lighter connection with it than others.Page numbers are included. / Every quote increases the viewer’s understanding of the theme. Quotes come from a range of places in Night and the page number is clearly cited.
Theme & connection to our world / A theme is indiscernible and there is no connection to our world. / Theme is not mentioned though it seems to be present.
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The connection to our world is not part of the presentation. / Theme is indicated to the viewer, though in one or two spots it seems not to be the clear focus. The connection to our world is present but minimal. / Theme is clearly described to the viewer and relates to each element present in the presentation, including a clear connection to how that theme is present in our world.
1-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-10
Images & attribution / No Credit is given for where images came from. / General credit is given for where images came from, but no specific credits are included. / A form of credit is given at the end of the presentation, but it appears that many images were forgotten. / Clear credit is given at the end of the presentation for where each image came from.