Rubric

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Animation Narrative
Animation Narrative
Criteria Ratings Pts
Ideas
threshold: pts
6 pts The narrative tells an unforgettable story. The details make the story truly memorable.
5 pts The writer tells an interesting story. Details help create the interest.
4 pts The writer tells an interesting story. More details are needed.
3 pts The writer needs to focus on the story/ animation presented. Some details do not relate to the story.
2 pts The writer needs to focus the story/ animation. Details are needed.
1 pts The writer needs to tell a story and use details.
pts
6 pts
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Organization
threshold: pts
6 pts The organization makes the narrative enjoyable and easy to read.
5 pts The narrative is well organized, with a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Transitions are used well.
4 pts The narrative is well organized. Most of the transitions are helpful.
3 pts The order of events needs to be corrected. More transitions need to be used. One part of the narrative is weak.
2 pts The beginning, middle, and ending all run together. The order is unclear.
1 pts The narrative needs to be organized.
pts
6 pts
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Voice
threshold: pts
6 pts The writer’s voice creates an unforgettable experience for the reader. Dialogue adds to the story, making the characters interact well with the animation.
5 pts The writer’s voice sounds natural and creates interest in the story. Dialogue is used.
4 pts The writer’s voice creates interest in the story. More dialogue is needed.
3 pts A voice can usually be heard. More dialogue is needed.
2 pts The voice is weak. Dialogue is needed.
1 pts The writer has not gotten involved in the story. Dialogue is needed.
pts
6 pts
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Word Choice
threshold: pts
6 pts The writer’s exceptional word choice captures the experience.
5 pts Strong nouns, verbs, and well-chosen modifiers create vivid, clear pictures.
4 pts Modifiers are used. Strong nouns and active verbs would improve sensory images.
3 pts Strong nouns, verbs, and modifiers are needed to create sensory images.
2 pts General and overused words do not create sensory images.
1 pts The writer has not considered word choice.
pts
6 pts
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Sentence Fluency
threshold: pts
6 pts The sentences are skillfully written and original. They keep the reader’s interest.
5 pts The sentences show variety and are easy to read and understand.
4 pts The sentences are varied, but some should flow more smoothly.
3 pts A better variety of sentences is needed. Sentences do not read smoothly.
2 pts Incomplete and/or short sentences make the writing choppy.
1 pts No Marks
pts
6 pts
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Description of criterion
threshold: pts
6 pts The narrative is error free.
5 pts The narrative has a few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar.
4 pts The narrative has several errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar.
3 pts Some errors confuse the reader.
2 pts Many errors make the narrative confusing and hard to read.
1 pts Help is needed to make corrections.
pts
6 pts
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