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Aphorism Activity 
Aphorism Activity
Create an aphorism poster which describes aphorisms originally created by Morrie Schwartz. An aphorism is a brief, cleverly worded statement, which makes a wise observation about life.
Rubric Code: ZXC634B
By margaretdoyle
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

14 pts

Fair

16 pts

Good

18 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Relates to lesson

Poor

Shows little understanding of what an aphorism is, or what a personal statement of belief is.
Fair

Shows a general understanding of what an aphorism is, or what a personal statement of belief is.
Good

Shows a solid understanding of what an aphorism is, or what a personal statement of belief is.
Excellent

Shows a strong understanding of the lesson and can apply it to their own lives.
Creativity

Poor

Shows little creativity. Most of poster is blank or lack of evidence in powerpoint.
Fair

Shows some creativity. Some pictures/visuals were used to connect to aphorism.
Good

Shows good creativity. Many pictures/visuals were used to connect to the aphorim.
Excellent

Very creative! Pictures/visuals were used and demonstrate a clear understanding of the aphorism.
Spelling, grammar on both poster an

Poor

Weak.
Fair

More than two mistakes.
Good

One-Two mistakes.
Excellent

No mistakes.
Criteria

Poor

An aphorism is stated, a title is missing and an unrelated picture is displayed.
Fair

An aphorism is stated, a title is created and a picture with some significance is displayed.
Good

An aphorism is stated, an appropriate title is created and a creative picture with meaning is displayed.
Excellent

An aphorism is stated, a well thought out title is created and a creative picture with solid meaning is displayed.
Meaning for you paragraph

Poor

The paragraph has no real content and does not fulfill the criteria of expressing why you identified with the aphorism.
Fair

The paragraph is written poorly and does little to fulfill the criteria of expressing why you identified with the aphorism.
Good

The paragraph is well written and fulfills the criteria of expressing why you identified with the aphorism.
Excellent

The paragraph is extremely well written and completely fulfills the criteria of expressing why you identified with the aphorism.
Reflection on Book

Poor

A poor almost non existing reflection on what "Coach" taught Mitch about life and what he taught you about life that differs from that as expressed by Mitch.
Fair

A confusing reflection on what "Coach" taught Mitch about life and what he taught you about life that differs from that as expressed by Mitch.
Good

A reflection on what "Coach" taught Mitch about life and what he taught you about life that differs from that as expressed by Mitch.
Excellent

A well developed reflection on what "Coach" taught Mitch about life and what he taught you about life that differs from that as expressed by Mitch.




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