iRubric: Lord of the Flies Creative Projects rubric

Project shows a keen awareness and interpretation of the characterization in Lord of the Flies. Characters and theme seem like a natural extension of the details from the novel.

Project shows an awareness of the characterization of Lord of the Flies. Characters and theme are related to details from the novel.

Project is somewhat based on the characters and themes of Lord of the Flies, but might need more connection to the original details of the novel.

Project seems like a tangent (not very closely related to original characters and themes of Lord of the Flies).

Project shows a high level of original thought about characters and plot of LOTF. The author skillfully uses multiple literary devices to create well developed characters, plot, and setting. For oral presentations/videos, props and/or visual aids enhance the project.

Project shows some original thought about characters and plot of LOTF. The author uses some literary devices to develop characters, plot, and setting. For oral presentations/videos, props and/or visual aids enhance the project.

Project shows some original thought about characters and plot of LOTF. The author needs to use more literary devices to create well developed characters, plot, and setting.

Project lacks original thought about characters and plot of LOTF and lacks literary devices. Project isn't developed enough and seems rushed or unfinished.

For videos or live presentations: Oral presentation is given in an audible, clear, enthusiastic manner with appropriate speaking rate Excellent eye contact and presence.

For short stories, articles, and other written projects (non-orally presented): Stories are well structured and follow dramatic plot diagram; articles follow journalistic style and structure. Work looks professional (typed or neatly hand-written) and appealing to an audience.

For videos or live presentations: Oral presentation is given in an audible, clear manner with appropriate speaking rate. Good eye contact and presence.

For short stories, articles, and other written projects (non-orally presented): Stories are well structured and follow dramatic plot diagram; articles follow journalistic style and structure. Work looks professional (typed or neatly hand-written).

For videos or live presentations: Oral presentation is given in an audible, clear, enthusiastic manner. Rate of speech, eye contact and stage presence could use improvement.

For short stories, articles, and other written projects (non-orally presented): Stories attempt to follow dramatic plot diagram but might need more structure; articles may need improvement on journalistic style and structure. Work does not look as professional as it could (sloppy, rushed presentation)

For videos or live presentations: Oral presentation needs to be more audible, clear, enthusiastic. Needs more eye contact, better stage presence.

For short stories, articles, and other written projects (non-orally presented): Stories lack structure and don't seem fully developed; articles do not read like news articles. Work seems sloppy, rushed, unprofessional.