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Creating your own graphic novel 
Creating your own graphic novel
To demonstrate how well you can use the graphic novel terms, concepts and devices we’ve discussed this semester to tell your own meaningful, autobiographical story in the form of a graphic novel.
Rubric Code: N2267BA
By amandasmith280
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Poor

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Fair

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Good

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Excellent

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Ideas/Content
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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 Literary Devices
20 %

missing
Poor

Insufficient or inappropriate use of literary devices.
Fair

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

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

Uses a wide array of appropriate and effective literary devices that help communicate the story by not only telling, but also showing what's important in the narrative.
Sequencing of Information
20 %

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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
10 %

missing
Poor

Work appears unfinished and little imagination has been used for the creation of illustrations, shading, or color. Photos used are stock photos or pre-made memes with no connection to the story itself. Extremely basic use of online comic generator.
Fair

Work appears finished, but does not employ any particularly dynamic illustrations or effective use of shading or color. A few photos used depict the people in the story (mostly stock photos with a few personal photos). Bare-bones use of online comic generator.
Good

Work includes vibrant illustrations, using effective imagery enlivened with either shading or color. Most photos used depict the people in the story (1-2 stock photos or pre-made memes). Effective use of online comic generator.
Excellent

Drawing or photos includes interesting and dynamic illustrations, full of rich imagery and vibrant use of either shading or color. Photos used depict the people in the story (no stock photos or pre-made memes). Effective, creative use of online comic generator.
Themes
20 %

missing
Poor

Theme is not present or not clear.
Fair

Theme is clear but fairly basic in its statement.
Good

Theme is clear and provides a meaningful message about life.
Excellent

Theme is clear and provides a meaningful message about life. This theme also appears in Marji's story, and the connection is apparent.
Spelling and Grammar
10 %

missing
Poor

Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting. Colon or semicolon use is not included.
Fair

Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable. Colon or semicolon use is included but incorrect.
Good

Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Colon or semicolon use is included and correct.
Excellent

Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar. Colon and semicolon use is included and correct.



Keywords:
  • graphic novel, comics, autobiography



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