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Hero's Journey Comic Book 
Hero's Journey Short Story
After studying the Hero's Journey and watching Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope, students will write a Hero's Journey comic book.
Rubric Code: V2WXBB9
By chrissandifer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Hero's Journey Comic
  Exemplary

20 pts

Excellent

16 pts

Proficient

12 pts

Deficient

8 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Score

(N/A)

Themes

Your original idea, which incorporates some of the themes and character types in the Hero’s Journey
Exemplary

Main idea is clear. There is a clear and interesting theme that follows the hero's journey. The components are clearly depicted. The story goes beyond expectations.
Excellent

Main idea is clear. There is a generally clear theme. The components are present and the story generally follows the hero's journey.
Proficient

Main idea is somewhat clear. There is a generally clear theme. The hero's journey components are present, however somewhat out of order or not fully developed.
Deficient

Main idea is not fully developed. An attempt to follow the hero's journey is present, however not developed or clear.
Unsatisfactory

This is an assignment with no more than a reference to the task or NO PRODUCT at all.
Score
Organization

Each stage of the Hero's Journey is at least one page. Panel size and placement well-chosen.
Exemplary

Each stage of the Hero's Journey is at least one page. Panel size and placement well-chosen. The story is presented dynamically within the comic.
Excellent

Each stage of the Hero's Journey is at least one page. Panel size and placement are fine.
Proficient

Most stages of the Hero's Journey are at least one page. Panel size and placement may be repetitive.
Deficient

Some stages of the Hero's Journey are at least one page.Panels are repetitive and/or hard to follow.
Unsatisfactory

This is an assignment with no more than a reference to the task or NO PRODUCT at all.
Score
Characters

An engaging, fleshed-out hero
No more than 3 other named characters, at least one of which must follow an archetype (mentor, trickster, temptress, etc.)
Exemplary

There is a clear, well-thought out and depicted main character and/or a cast of more than one character who are interesting and purposeful.
Excellent

The main character or cast of characters fit the story, but they are not as well-depicted or "fleshed-out."
Proficient

There is a well depicted main character or cast of characters, but they do not fully fit with the nature of the hero's journey and seem random or thrown in.
Deficient

The main character is present, however not fully developed. The story is missing other key characters such as allies, enemies, threshold gardians.
Unsatisfactory

This is an assignment with no more than a reference to the task or NO PRODUCT at all.
Score
Setting

No more than 4 depicted settings. Fewer places, depicted with more detail is best
Exemplary

Exciting details make the settings intriguing to look at.
The reader can imagine the actions between the shown panels to "see" the story in our heads like a movie.
Excellent

Most details help the reader understand the action. The setting is creative and interesting. The reader is engaged in the story.
Proficient

Some setting details help the reader understand what is going on. The story is interesting.
Deficient

Setting details are not clear. The story looses focus. Details seem random.
Unsatisfactory

This is an assignment with no more than a reference to the task or NO PRODUCT at all.
Score
Comic Conventions

Shows good mastery of comic conventions, including speech and though bubbles, gutters, etc.
Exemplary

Panels appear in the correct reading order. Gutters help guide the reader. Speech bubbles, thought bubbles, captions, and sound effects are all used correctly. Unusual panel transitions and/or perspectives make the comic dynamic and interesting.
Excellent

Panels appear in the correct reading order. Gutters help guide the reader. Speech bubbles, thought bubbles, captions, and sound effects are all used correctly. Unusual panel transitions and/or perspectives are attempted.
Proficient

Panels may appear in the correct reading order. Gutters are inconsistent or missing. Speech bubbles, thought bubbles, captions, and sound effects are used somewhat correctly.
Deficient

Panels are confusing. Gutters are inconsistent or missing. Speech bubbles, thought bubbles, captions, and sound effects are used incorrectly.
Unsatisfactory

This is an assignment with no more than a reference to the task or NO PRODUCT at all.
Score
Deductions
  On-Time

(N/A)

Length

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Printed

(N/A)

NA

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NA

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Total Deductions

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Deductions

On-Time

Deduction: -5 points per day late
Length

-10 points per page under 12
Printed

Deduction; -25 points if not printed
NA
NA
Total Deductions



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