iRubric: Short Stories Tableau rubric

*Character development requires more attention.

*The scene requires reworking to connect more directly to the purpose of the literature being presented.

*Some character personalities connect to the author's intent, but could be explored deeper. Character's understanding of a life topic needs further connection.

*Symbols feel like they could be more connected to the character.

*The scenes somewhat demonstrate an understanding of the changing character's perspective about a life topic.

*Character personalities are mostly accurate and demonstrate a connection to the topics the story deals with.

*Symbols are connected to the character.

*The scenes mostly demonstrate an understanding of the important change in the character's perspective about a life topic.

*Character personalities are accurate and present a clear and thorough grasp of the topics the story deals with.

*Symbols are deeply connected to the character and shown how they influence the character's decision making.

*The scenes demonstrate a clear understanding of the important change in the character's perspective about a life topic.

* Several elements requires attention.

* Explications are surface level.

* Explication narrator is difficult to understand throughout the presentation.

* Two elements are focused on (see (4))

* Explications show the "organs" and are ready to be dissected further.

* Explication narrator requires more practice to pronounce key words more clearly.

* Most elements are explicated through the 7 tableau (see (4))

* Explications start to cut open the "organs" but more detailed dissection is required.

* Explication narrator pronounces most words correctly.

*All elements are explicated through the 7 tableau (setting, characterization, conflict, symbols, topics/themes)

*Explications are exceptionally thorough, clear, and well detailed.

* Explication narrator speaks fluently, with clear pronunciation and easy to follow pacing. Narrator has clearly practiced.

Developing: Step 1: Topic, Step 2: A clear message about life, Step 3: The benefits/consequences of following or not following this message. (A topic is presented rather than a theme -- review the difference between topic and theme from class notes)

Somewhat Developed: Step 1: Topic, Step 2: A clear message about life, Step 3: The benefits/consequences of following or not following this message. (Step 2 AND 3 could be elaborated upon in more detail)

Mostly Developed: Step 1: Topic, Step 2: A clear message about life, Step 3: The benefits/consequences of following or not following this message. (Step 2 or 3 could be elaborated upon in more detail)

Fully Developed: Step 1: Topic, Step 2: A clear message about life, Step 3: The benefits/consequences of following or not following this message.

Theme is elaborated upon in detail, like we practiced in class.