Content
    Identification     
    of  theme

We thoughtfully illustrate the complexity of the theme by making logical and accurate connections with real-life examples from different points of view.

We make an important conclusion about the theme that applies to our lives.

We illustrate the theme with several relevant real-life examples.      

We make a logical conclusion about the theme. 

We partially illustrate the theme with a few real-life examples.      

We attempt to make a conclusion about the theme.

We inaccurately illustrate the theme with irrelevant examples.      

We fail to draw a conclusion about the theme.

We select a format appropriate for the theme and content.

We use components (such as acting, scenery, graphics, sound, and video) effectively to enhance meaning.

We show originality, and our work is interesting.

We use language effectively and follow oral or written conventions appropriately with no errors.

We select an appropriate format.

We use technology to communicate meaning.      

We attempt to show originality.

We follow oral or written conventions appropriately, but may have some errors that do not detract from meaning.

We select a format that does not enhance the theme or content.

We attempt to use technology appropriately.      

W make little attempt to show originality.

We make some errors in conventions that detract from meaning.

We select an inappropriate format.
We fail to use technology appropriately.      

We have  predictable work.  

We make numerous errors that detract from meaning.

Performance
and
Presentation

We show sophisticated tone, voice, and sense of audience.

We use a variety of literary devices appropriately to create writing that is interesting and powerful.

We show appropriate tone, voice, and sense of audience.

Our writing is interesting.

We attempt to show appropriate tone, voice, and sense of audience.

Our writing is simple and somewhat predictable.

We fail to show appropriate tone, voice, and sense of audience. 

Our writing is predictable and confusing.