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Illustration Project (Mythical Creatures)

Students imagine their own sort of mythical creature or character to write a short story about and illustrate using various drawing mediums.

Rubric Code: T2W4383

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Illustration Project
	Exceptional A Meets or exceeds all criteria (N/A)	Good B Meets almost all criteria (N/A)	Average C Meets most criteria (N/A)	Needs Improvement D Meets some criteria (N/A)	Poor F Meets few or no criteria (N/A)	Point Totals (N/A)
Fiction/Myth 20 Pts Creature/character in the illustration is 100% fiction or myth.	Exceptional A 20 19 18 Creature/character in the illustration is 100% fiction or myth. The creature could not possibly exist in the real world today.	Good B 17 16 Creature/character in the illustration is mainly fiction or myth. The creature could not exist in the real world today, however, some important features from the story that help illustrate are missing from artwork.	Average C 15 14 Creature/character in the illustration is fiction or myth according to student's written story. The creature could not exist in the real world today, however, most important features from the story that help illustrate are missing from artwork.	Needs Improvement D 13 12 Creature/character in the illustration is intended to be fiction or myth according to student's written story. However, so many important features from the story that would help illustrate are missing from artwork.	Poor F 11 and below Creature/character in the illustration does not look fictional or mythical. It looks like a commonplace creature/character that could exist in the real world.	Point Totals /20
Creativity 20 Pts Creature or character is 100% original and not copied from another story, source or student.	Exceptional A 20 19 18 Creature or character is 100% original and not copied from another story, source or student.	Good B 17 16 Creature or character is mostly original, however, there are a few features that are exactly the same as found in another story, source or classmate's work.	Average C 15 14 Creature or character is partly original, however, there are several features that are exactly the same as found in another story, source or classmate's work.	Needs Improvement D 13 12 Creature or character has some original features, however, most features are exactly the same as found in another story, source or classmate's work.	Poor F 11 and below Creature or character is directly copied from another story, source or student.	Point Totals /20
Setting 20 Pts Background of illustration shows the story setting or creature/character habitat and helps viewer understand more about creature.	Exceptional A 20 19 18 Background of illustration shows the story setting and matches with written story. Or - creature /character habitat helps viewer understand more about creature. Very easy to imagine the creature's existence as a possibility.	Good B 17 16 Background of illustration shows the story setting and matches with written story. Or - creature /character habitat helps viewer understand more about creature. Able to imagine the creature's existence as a possibility.	Average C 15 14 Background of illustration has been created, but it is difficult to tell what type of setting or habitat the creature is in.	Needs Improvement D 13 12 Background of illustration has been attempted, but it is unfinished and/or difficult to tell the creature apart from the background.	Poor F 11 and below No background or setting has been attempted at all.	Point Totals /20
Details 20 Pts Illustration includes many specific details that help make the creature/character believable.	Exceptional A 20 19 18 Illustration includes many specific details as well as highlights and shadows that help make the creature or character and background look believable and 3D.	Good B 17 16 Illustration includes several specific details as well as some highlights and shadows that help make the creature or character and background look believable and 3D.	Average C 15 14 Illustration includes some specific details, but few highlights and shadows to help make the creature or character and background look believable and 3D.	Needs Improvement D 13 12 Illustration is missing most specific details, highlights and shadows that could help viewer understand important features about the creature and its' background.	Poor F 11 and below Illustration is missing details and it is difficult to tell much at all about the creature.	Point Totals /20
Story 20 Pts A short story (2-3 paragraphs) about the illustrated creature or a paragraph describing the creature and its' beginnings.	Exceptional A 20 19 18 Student has written a descriptive short story (2-3 paragraphs) about the illustrated creature or at least 1 paragraph describing the creature and it's beginnings. Excellent grammar and punctuation make it easy to read.	Good B 17 16 Student has written a descriptive short story (1-2 paragraphs) about the illustrated creature or at least 1 paragraph describing the creature and it's beginnings. Good grammar and punctuation.	Average C 15 14 Student has written a short story about the illustrated creature or a description of the creature and its' beginnings, however it is not a full paragraph. Grammar and punctuation are acceptable for reading although some parts may not be clear.	Needs Improvement D 13 12 Student has written a few notes about the creature, but not in paragraph form. Grammar and punctuation errors make reading very difficult.	Poor F 11 and below There is no written story or paragraph to go with the illustration.	Point Totals /20
Project Total 100 Pts	Exceptional A	Good B	Average C	Needs Improvement D	Poor F	Point Totals /100

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