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Tale of Two Cities Art Project and Paper

The student will create an original work of art that depicts a MAJOR theme from the novel. Drawings or painting should be no more than 8.5 X 11 inches. In addition to the artwork, the student will research and type a paper - at least 250 words - on the French Revolution.

Rubric Code: BX52X9C

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Novel
	Excellent 20 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Artwork	Excellent The images clearly represent one of the novel's major themes. The mood of the creation is easily identified and matches the main theme(s) of the novel.	Good The artwork represents a major theme from the novel but is not easily understood or discerned. The mood of the creation is easily identified OR matches the mood of the novel.	Fair The artwork somewhat represents a major theme from the novel. The mood of the creation is NOT easily identified OR DOES NOT match the mood of the novel.	Poor There is little or no connection to the novel's theme. The mood of the creation is NOT easily identified AND DOES NOT match the mood of the novel.
Appearance	Excellent The artwork is neat and helps the viewer to understand the author's style, tone, and mood .	Good The artwork is neat and intact. The viewer can easily identify the theme.	Fair The appearance is either messy or disorganized. The viewer has a hard time recognizing the theme.	Poor Messy and disorgainzed. The viewer can not recognize the theme.
Effort/Creativity	Excellent Excellent effort and originality! Very Creative!	Good Effort is apparent, some creativity.	Fair Some effort was used, but not very creative	Poor Little effort, little creativity
Research paper content	Excellent Accurately explains the French Revolution and exhibits an understanding of how the novel relates the events of the Revolution. Bibliography follows standard MLA format.	Good Explains most of the French Revolution, it's importance, and how the novel relates to the Revolution. Bibliography has slight variation from formatting norms.	Fair Explains some of the elements of the French Revolution and displays a rudimentary knowledge of the importance of the events of the revolution and its relation of the novel. Bibliography does not follow MLA format.	Poor Paper or bibliography missing.
Research paper mechanics	Excellent Paper began with a strong, clear thesis and was followed by supporting details, was free from spelling and punctuation errors, used effective transitions, sophisticated vocabulary, and clear and sequential organization.	Good Thesis was in need of some refinement, but good analysis of topic with supporting details. Few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure.	Fair Thesis was somewhat clear with minimal analysis and supporting details. The errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar and numerous and distracting.	Poor Thesis was missing or was unclear. Details did not support thesis. Paper had formatting, punctuation, or grammar errors. Paper lacked introduction or conclusion or transitions.

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