From reading to art: Gothic art

CATEGORY

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3

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1

Quality of Work

Provides work of the highest quality.

Provides high quality work.

Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality.

Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality.

Time-management

Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination.

Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination.

Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination.

Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s inadequate time management.

Problem-solving

Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems.

Refines solutions suggested by others.

Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out solutions suggested by others.

Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work.

Focus on the task

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task.

Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.

Monitors Group Effectiveness

Routinely monitors the effectiveness of the group, and makes suggestions to make it more effective.

Routinely monitors the effectiveness of the group and works to make the group more effective.

Occasionally monitors the effectiveness of the group and works to make the group more effective.

Rarely monitors the effectiveness of the group and does not work to make it more effective.

Attitude

Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s).

Working with Others

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

TOTAL SCORE

CATEGORY

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3

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Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Volume

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.

Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Listens to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Comprehension

Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Vocabulary

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.

Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

Pitch

Pitch was often used and it conveyed emotions appropriately.

Pitch was often used but the emotion it conveyed sometimes did not fit the content.

Pitch was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content.

Pitch was not used to convey emotion.

Pauses

Pauses were effectively used 2 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.

Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.

Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact.

Pauses were not intentionally used.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

TOTAL SCORE

Points

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Planning

Research, Storyboarding, and Rehearsal

Students need help to research and write a script. The storyboard does not match the final production. Some group members have roles and some perform very few tasks. Some video vocabulary and floor language is used during rehearsals. Students need to be reminded to stay on task

Students need help to research and write a script. There is a storyboard that is adhered to during production. Most group members have roles and use some video vocabulary and floor language during rehearsals. Students need to be reminded to stay on task.

Students research and write a compelling and creative script. The storyboard is drawn carefully with shot compositions included. All group members have their and use video vocabulary and floor language during rehearsals.

Students research independently and write a compelling and creative script. The storyboard is drawn carefully with set design and shot compositions included. All group members define their roles and use video vocabulary and floor language during rehearsals.

Content

The project has a focus but may stray from it at times. There is an organizational structure, though it may not be carried through in a consistent manner. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor. Less than adequate evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student's project.

There is focus that is maintained throughout the project. The project presents information in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Adequate evidenced of student learning and efforts are reflected in student's project.

The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topic and one or more of the following elements; reflects broad research and application of critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic. Excellent evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student's project.

The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topic and one or more of the following elements; reflects broad research and application of critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic. Excellent evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student's project.

Layout/

Design

Either lack of preparation or illogical sequence. Transitions are choppy or distract the viewer. Titles are not present or distract from the overall video. Does not have a storyboard.

Adequate preparation and sequence is shown. Transitions are adequate. Titles are present. If storyboard is present, it shows the project in a broad outline.

Sequence of project components is clear and evident. Transitions provide easy movement from one scene to another. Titles are used and add to the video's flow. Storyboard shows general outline.

Organization of presentation is excellent. Transitions add to the viewer's understanding of the topic. Titles are added to enhance understanding. Storyboard shows progression.

Technical

Elements

The camera work is choppy and the scenes are blurry or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files contain significant distortion. Transitions are awkward between scenes. Titles are illegible. Technical difficulties seriously interfere with the viewer's ability to see, hear, or understand content.

The camera work may be choppy or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files may have some distortion but it doesn't distract the viewer. There are some technical problems, but the viewer is able to follow the presentation.

The camera work is generally smooth and the focus is usually crisp. Sound and visual files are mostly distortion free. Transitions provide a smooth movement between scenes. Titles are mostly legible. There are few technical problems.

The camera work is smooth and the focus is crisp. Sound and visual files are distortion free. Transitions are timed for smooth movement between scenes. Titles are legible. There are few technical problems, and none of a serious nature.

Collaboration

Obvious that the presentation was created by one person 

Students make poor choices for group members. The group is unable to complete the video in a timely fashion

Presentation a result of a group effort, but only some members contributed

Students select group members according to social desires. Some students in the group participate actively. Few students excel in the activities

Students worked together and were assigned different roles

Students select group members based on good working relationships. All students in the group participate actively 100% of the time. Most students excel in the activities

Effective teamwork. The final product represents something that would have been impossible to accomplish working alone.

Students select group members based on good working relationships. All students in the group participate actively 100% of the time. Each student excels in every activity

Total Score