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Creating your own graphic novel 
To demonstrate ability to gather key elements of a novel and transform it into a graphic novel on five panels showing exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution
Rubric Code: X24AB67
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  missing

0 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

9 pts

Good

14 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Ideas/Content
35 %

missing
Poor

-Comic shows very little attempt at original thought or presentation.
-The story does not clearly present the significance of the event described or the effects of that moment.
Fair

-Comic shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness in some places, but otherwise is rather simplistic or cliché.
-The story clearly addresses a significant moment in your life.
Good

-Comic shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.
-The story articulates a significant event in your life, shows the effects of that moment, and communicates a message to your readers.
Excellent

-Comic shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.
-The story effectively articulates a significant event in your life, clearly shows the effects of that moment, and successfully communicates a meaningful message to your readers.
Use of Comics Devices
25 %

missing
Poor

Insufficient or inappropriate use of comics devices.
Fair

Uses only 1-2 comics devices, but does so with a clear purpose.
Good

Uses a number of appropriate comics devices that clearly help communicate the story.
Excellent

Uses a wide array of appropriate and effective comics devices that help communicate the story by not only telling, but also showing what's important in the narrative.
Sequencing of Information
15 %

missing
Poor

There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Fair

Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional caption, panel, or item of information seems out of place.
Good

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One caption, panel, or item of information seems out of place.
Excellent

Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate what the content might be on the next caption or in the next panel.
illustrations
15 %

missing
Poor

Work appears unfinished and little imagination has been used for the creation of illustrations, shading, or color.
Fair

Work appears finished, but does not employ any particularly dynamic illustrations or effective use of shading or color.
Good

Work includes vibrant illustrations, using effective imagery enlivened with either shading or color.
Excellent

Work includes interesting and dynamic illustrations, full of rich imagery and vibrant use of either shading or color.
Cover & Presentation
5 %

missing

No cover
Poor

-There is a cover, though it is rather simple and uninteresting.
-Presentation is sloppy or poorly done.
Fair

-Cover has either a design or a title with some appeal.
-Presentation is neat.
Good

-Cover design and title introduce the comic. -Presentation is neat and appealing.
Excellent

-Cover design and title effectively and appropriately introduce the comic.
-Presentation is neat, appealing, and professional.
Spelling and Grammar
5 %

missing
Poor

Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting.
Fair

Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable.
Good

Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Excellent

Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar.



Keywords:
  • graphic novel, comics, autobiography







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