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Photo Essay Rubric 
Photo Essay Rubric
Photo Essay for English Language Arts
Rubric Code: M9735B
By MFenton
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Developing

1 pts

Visual Text
40 %

(photographs/images)
Exemplary

All of the images are appropriate to the topic, visually appealing, and show unique perspectives of the theme.
Proficient

Most of the images are appropriate to the topic, visually appealing, and show unique perspectives of the theme.
Emerging

Some of the images are appropriate to the topic, visually appealing, and show unique perspectives of the theme.
Developing

Few of the images are appropriate to the topic nor visually appealing, and do not show unique perspectives of the theme.
Storytelling through Pictures
20 %

(the meaning, arrangement, and appearance of printed matter)
Exemplary

The writing compliments the images and reinforces the theme consistently.
Proficient

The writing compliments the images and often reinforces the theme.
Emerging

The writing sometimes compliments the images but inconsistently reinforces the theme.
Developing

The writing seldom compliments the images and does not reinforce the theme.
Organization
20 %

(how the various elements are organized)
Exemplary

There is a cover page, a creative title, excellent sequencing and appropriate text accompanying the photos. The conventions used to write are excellent.
Proficient

There is a cover page, a creative title, very good sequencing and appropriate text accompanying the photos. The conventions used are very good.
Emerging

There is a cover page , a creative title, good sequencing and appropriate text accompanying the photos. The conventions used are fair .
Developing

There is a cover page , but no creative title. The sequencing and text accompanying the photos is not adequate. The conventions use are poor.
Overall Impression/Creative Effect
10 %

(the overall response to the photo essay as a work of artistic storytelling)
Exemplary

Photo essay evokes strong emotion and shows creativity. The essay is completely successful.
Proficient

Photo essay evokes emotion and shows creativity. The essay is successful.
Emerging

Photo essay occasionally evokes emotion and shows some creativity. The essay is somewhat successful.
Developing

Photo essay does not evoke emotion and shows little creativity. The essay is unsuccessful .
Theme
10 %

(the overall insight that is communicated by the essay)
Exemplary

Theme is clear and well-developed throughout entire photo essay.
Proficient

Theme is mostly clear and well-developed throughout most of the photo essay.
Emerging

Theme is somewhat clear and moderatley developed throughout parts of the photo essay.
Developing

Theme is unclear or not well-developed throughout the photo essay.



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