Out-of-Class Novel Project Rubric
Please fill in the self-assessment section on the bottom before handing in this assignment
A B C D / F
Creativity and Originality
WOW! Very authentic and imaginative; clearly illustrates writer’s connections to text A
Creative and original; illustrates writer’s connections to text B
Somewhat creative
and original; some connections made to text C
Project seems to be a replica of the book; project is lacking in creativity and authenticity D / F
Analysis and Interpretation
Reveals an in-depth analysis and interpretation of the novel; makes insightful connections between task and novel A
Conveys a thorough understanding of task and novel; makes explicit connections B
Conveys a basic understanding of the task and the novel; makes few or superficial connections C
Provides a confused or inaccurate understanding of the task or the novel; unclear or no connections D / F
Development and Completion
Ideas are clearly and fully developed by making effective use of relevant and specific details from the novel; all parts of the task are completed with care A
Ideas are clearly and consistently developed by using relevant and specific details from the novel; all parts of the task are complete B
Ideas are briefly developed using some details from the novel; all parts of the task are complete, but some parts lack development C
Ideas are largely incomplete; one or more parts of the task are incomplete D / F
Language and Conventions
Exhibits correct spelling, grammar, punctuation; project uses sophisticated language and vivid details from the text A
Mostly correct spelling, grammar, punctuation; uses appropriate/effective language and incorporates sensory detail B
Exhibits errors that somewhat hinder comprehension; some appropriate/effective language and sensory language; verb tense errors C
Exhibits many errors that hinder comprehension; uses few or no effective words or sensory language D/F
Thematic Connections
Makes insightful connections to theme[s] A
Makes explicit connections to theme[s] B
Makes few or superficial connections to theme[s] C
Little or no connections made between project and theme[s] D / F
Self-Assessment:
The best aspect of this assignment is: ______________________________________________
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One aspect of this assignment that may require further revision is: ________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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The grade I would give this assignment is: ________________
Teacher Comments: Grade:
Please fill in the self-assessment section on the bottom before handing in this assignment
A B C D / F
Creativity and Originality
WOW! Very authentic and imaginative; clearly illustrates writer’s connections to text A
Creative and original; illustrates writer’s connections to text B
Somewhat creative
and original; some connections made to text C
Project seems to be a replica of the book; project is lacking in creativity and authenticity D / F
Analysis and Interpretation
Reveals an in-depth analysis and interpretation of the novel; makes insightful connections between task and novel A
Conveys a thorough understanding of task and novel; makes explicit connections B
Conveys a basic understanding of the task and the novel; makes few or superficial connections C
Provides a confused or inaccurate understanding of the task or the novel; unclear or no connections D / F
Development and Completion
Ideas are clearly and fully developed by making effective use of relevant and specific details from the novel; all parts of the task are completed with care A
Ideas are clearly and consistently developed by using relevant and specific details from the novel; all parts of the task are complete B
Ideas are briefly developed using some details from the novel; all parts of the task are complete, but some parts lack development C
Ideas are largely incomplete; one or more parts of the task are incomplete D / F
Language and Conventions
Exhibits correct spelling, grammar, punctuation; project uses sophisticated language and vivid details from the text A
Mostly correct spelling, grammar, punctuation; uses appropriate/effective language and incorporates sensory detail B
Exhibits errors that somewhat hinder comprehension; some appropriate/effective language and sensory language; verb tense errors C
Exhibits many errors that hinder comprehension; uses few or no effective words or sensory language D/F
Thematic Connections
Makes insightful connections to theme[s] A
Makes explicit connections to theme[s] B
Makes few or superficial connections to theme[s] C
Little or no connections made between project and theme[s] D / F
Self-Assessment:
The best aspect of this assignment is: ______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
One aspect of this assignment that may require further revision is: ________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
The grade I would give this assignment is: ________________
Teacher Comments: Grade: