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Final Photo Essay Project 
Final Photo Essay Project
The purpose of this project is to develop understanding and empathy through an exploration of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Students chose a theme and created a thesis statement based on Truth and Reconciliation, and created a photo essay of 6-10 photos exploring their thesis.
Rubric Code: RXAAX48
By KRusko
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

Thesis Statement

Excellent

Thesis statement is clear and concise, and the argument is well thought out and focused. All photos connect to the thesis.
Good

Thesis is clear and concise, but does not show evidence of extensive thought. Most photos connect to the thesis.
Acceptable

Thesis is vague or confusing. Some photos connect to the thesis.
Limited

No thesis is evident. No attempt to connect photos.
Creativity and Clarity of Theme

Excellent

All of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND all photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Good

Most of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND most photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Acceptable

Several of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND several photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Limited

One or two of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. Most of the photos were typical rather than creative AND only 1-2 photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Captions

Excellent

Student demonstrates exceptional writing skills and analysis in captions
Good

Student demonstrates mastery of writing skills and analysis in captions
Acceptable

Student demonstrates proficiency of writing skills and analysis in captions
Limited

Student did not demonstrate sufficient proficiency of writing skills or analysis.
Neatness and Organization

Excellent

Essay is exceptionally attractive in terms of photo arrangements and neatness. Photos are clear and focused. There is a logical order to the photos.
Good

Essay is very attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness. Photos are clear or focused. There is good logical order to photos.
Acceptable

Essay is attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness. Most photos are clear or focused. There is an attempt at logical order to photos.
Limited

Essay is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Some photos are clear or focused. There is no attempt at logical order.
Presentation

Excellent

Presented with confidence, good volume, and eye contact. Explanations of photographs are exemplary, on topic, and explore the topic fully.
Good

Presented with confidence, good volume, or eye contact, but not all three. Explanations of photographs are on topic, and explore the topic.
Acceptable

Presented with minimal confidence, good volume, and/or eye contact. Explanations of photographs are on topic, and but do not fully explore the topic.
Limited

Presented without confidence or eye contact, and the presenter was inaudible. Little attempt to explain photographs or explore the topic.
Artist Statement

Excellent

Student completed artist statement with no grammatical errors. Concept is clear and words chosen clearly elaborate on the idea present in all the images. Student demonstrates reflection on their work and how it relates to Truth and Reconciliation.
Good

Student completed artist statement with few grammatical errors. Concept is present but not clear. Words chosen help explain the concept. Student shows little growth.
Acceptable

Artist statement is not complete and has many grammatical errors. Student shows no reflection on the process and their creativity.
Limited

Student did not complete Artist statement.



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