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CCSS Writing Rubric | F451 Comic Strip Update
W11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
No Development to Standard / Partially MeetsStandard / ApproachesStandards / Meets Standards
4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / multiplier
Basis on the original Fahrenheit 451: Did you stay true to the original text?
CL / -Main characters from F451 are not present
-The author clearly did not do his/her research on the recreation of F451 / -Main characters change the plot drastically
-New characters are a distraction or pull the story in a different direction / -Main characters may change but, not drastically away from their original thoughts, actions or motivations
-New characters may be present, but not relevant to the original F451 plot / -Main characters remain the same as F451
-If new characters are introduced, they do not change the original characters’ thoughts or actions away from the main plot
CL / -There are no or too few quotes to determine the authenticity of the update
-The author clearly did not do his/her research on the recreation of F451 / -No more than eight/8 quotes help tell the plot
-Quotes or added dialogue/narration may not be relevant to the section / -At least ten/10 key quotes help tell the plot of the F451 section covered
-Added dialogue or narration neither adds to nor detracts from the update / -At least twelve/ 12 quotes clearly tell the plot of F451 section covered
-If dialogue or narration is added, it is meant to clarify the “update” / /20CL
Creative re-tooling of technology | Comic-book format: How do you “update” the original into the comic book format?
CT / -No updates to technology are present
-New technologies may detract from the original plot / -New technologies are barely described
-The role of the technology is unclear or does not add anything to the update / -New technologies introduced are accurately described
-The role of the technology is clear, but does not deepen the story / -Figurative language (simile, metaphor or analogy) is used to describe new technologies that are introduced to “update” F451
-The role of the technology in the sci-fi world is clear and integral to the update
CT / -Panel order and word balloon order within panels are consistently confusing.
-The artwork is illegible. Many of the characters look the same. The art style contradicts the tone of the story. / -Panel order and word balloon order within panels are sometimes confusing.
-The artwork is sometimes illegible. Two of the characters look the same. The art style neither adds to nor takes away from the tone of the story. / -Panel order and word balloon order within panels are usually clear.
-The artwork is usually readable and understandable. Characters are usually distinguishable from one another. The art style loosely matches the tone of the story. / -Panel order and word balloon order within panels are always clear.
-The artwork is consistently readable and understandable. Characters are always distinguishable from one another. The art style closely matches the tone of the story. / /20CT
W11-12.3a Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s)of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
WC / -The reader is not engaged in the narrative.
-One or more points of view are not clear.
-Narrator and/or characters are not introduced in an effective fashion. / -The reader is somewhat engaged in the narrative.
-One or more points of view are clear.
-Narrator and/or characters are introduced in a partially successful fashion. / -Reader is engaged in the in the narrative.
-One or more points of view are clear.
-Narrator and/or characters are introduced in an effective fashion. / -Reader is immediately engaged in the narrative.
-One or more points of view is/are clear.
-Narrator and/or characters are introduced in an effective and smooth fashion.
W11-12.3b Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
WC / -Writer uses few narrative techniques and ineffectively develops the story and the characters.
-Story has no takeaway points / -Writer uses some narrative techniques and partially develops the story and the characters.
-Story has inconsistent takeaway points or does not fit the sci-fi genre / -Writer uses narrative techniques to engage the reader to develop the story and the characters.
-Story has general takeaway points on sci-fi worlds / -Writer uses narrative techniques to engage the reader to develop the story and the characters.
-Story has clear takeaway points about the future of the world, twists on technology, etc
W11-12.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
WC / Writer provides an ineffective conclusion or no conclusion on the narrative. / Writer provides a partially effective conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrative. / Writer provides a general conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrative. / Writer provides a thorough conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrative.
L11-12.1/2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking /Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
WC / -Contains consistent errors in conventions (grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization) throughout paper, result in confusion as to what the author is trying to say. / -Contains numerous errors in conventions which cause some confusion / -Contains some errors in conventions, but they do not cause confusion. / -Contains minimal to no errors in conventions / /40WC
Prof / -Letter is illegible. Lettering is consistently crammed into word balloons and captions
-Comic is more than a day late
-Comic is missing parts / -Lettering is somewhat messy. Some examples of lettering crammed into word balloons and captions.
-Comic is turned in a day late
-Comic may “Partially Meet” in at least one area. / -Lettering is adequate. Ample space is usually given to the lettering in word balloons and captions.
-Comic is turned in on-time
-Comic has all required elements to “Approach Standards” / -Lettering is neat and legible. Ample space is always given to the lettering in word balloons and captions.
-Comic is turned in on-time
-Comic has all required elements to “Meet Standards” / X4
/40
EC-PROF / N/A / -Students work together to create a two-part F451 series (two parts) / -Students work together to create the entire F451 series (all three parts!) / -Students work together to create the entire F451 series (all three parts!)
AND
-An extra section is written to tell what happens after the surprise ending! / +