Assessment Rubric
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Knowledge and Understanding |
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Knowledge of content
Comics tools and techniques, specific content of past lessons |
Demonstrates limited knowledge of key concepts and terminology related to comics and specific lesson content. May struggle to identify or explain basic elements like angle and distance, panel layout and guiding the eye
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Demonstrates some knowledge of comics and specific lesson content. Can identify and explain basic elements, but understanding may be superficial or incomplete |
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of comics concepts and terminology. Can accurately identify and explain key elements and demonstrate understanding of specific lesson content
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Demonstrates thorough knowledge of comics and terminology. Can clearly articulate and apply key elements, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of specific lesson content.
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Understanding of content
Comprehension of the meaning and significance of comics and their impact on the audience
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Shows limited understanding of how comics elements work together to convey meaning and impact the audience. May struggle to analyze the effectiveness of different elements or explain their purpose
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Demonstrates some understanding of how comics elements contribute to the overall message and impact. Can analyze the effectiveness of some elements but may overlook nuances or connection
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Demonstrates considerable understanding of how comics elements create meaning and engage the audience. Can analyze the effectiveness of different elements and explain how they work together to achieve specific effects
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Demonstrates thorough and insightful understanding of how comics elements interact to create a compelling and impactful narrative. Can analyze the effectiveness of elements with precision and explain their nuanced contributions to the overall message and audience engagement
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Thinking |
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Use of planning skills Using the stages of the revision process to improve and reflect on one’s work |
Stages of the revision process are incomplete or poorly planned.
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Stages of the revision process are complete but show little insight or reflection.
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Stages of the revision process are complete and show considerable insight and reflection
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Stages of the revision process are thoroughly complete and show a high degree of insight and reflection
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Use of processing skills
Analyzing different perspectives, reflecting on the creative process
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Reflection on the creative process (theirs and others’) is superficial
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Reflection on the creative process (theirs and others’) shows some depth but may lack critical analysis
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Can reflect on the creative process (theirs and others’) with insights and thoughtful observations
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Reflects on the creative process with depth, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the choices made and their impact
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| Use of critical/creative thinking processes: Applying feedback and identifying areas for improvement |
Provides and receives feedback with limited effectiveness. Feedback may be vague, unfocused, or overly critical. May struggle to identify specific areas for improvement or incorporate feedback into revisions.
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Provides and receives feedback with some effectiveness. Feedback is generally constructive but may lack specificity or depth. Can identify some strengths and areas for improvement and make some revisions based on feedback.
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Provides and receives feedback with considerable effectiveness. Offers specific, constructive criticism that focuses on both strengths and areas for improvement. Responds thoughtfully to feedback and demonstrates the ability to make revisions based on feedback received
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Provides and receives feedback with a high degree of effectiveness. Offers insightful and actionable feedback that demonstrates a deep understanding of the criteria and the creative process. Responds to feedback thoughtfully and makes targeted revisions that significantly enhance the game
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Communication |
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Expression and organization of ideas
Clarity of the narrative, coherence of the story, logical flow of information |
Expresses and organizes ideas with limited effectiveness. The comic may lack clarity, coherence, or a logical flow of information
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Expresses and organizes ideas with some effectiveness. The comic demonstrates some clarity and coherence, but the flow of information could be improve
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Expresses and organizes ideas with considerable effectiveness. The comic is clear, coherent, and presents information in a logical and engaging manner
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Expresses and organizes ideas with a high degree of effectiveness. The comic is exceptionally clear, coherent, and engaging, demonstrating masterful control of narrative structure and information flow
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Communication for different audiences and purposes in oral, visual, and written forms, including media forms.
Tailoring the message, tone, and style to suit the intended audience and purpose and communicating feedback |
The comic may not effectively resonate with the intended audience or achieve its intended purpose. Feedback is unclear, incomplete or lacks relevance.
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The comic demonstrates some awareness of audience and purpose. Feedback is complete and mostly clear and relevant.
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The comic is tailored to the intended audience and purpose, effectively conveying its message. Feedback is complete, clear and relevant.
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The comic demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of audience and purpose, successfully adapting the message, tone, and style to achieve its intended impact. Feedback is thorough and insightful.
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Use of conventions
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The comic makes limited use of conventions (e.g. angle and distance, panel layout, guiding the eye) and/or is expressed unclearly.
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The comic makes some use of conventions (e.g. angle and distance, panel layout, guiding the eye) and is expressed somewhat clearly.
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The comic makes effective use of conventions (e.g. angle and distance, panel layout, guiding the eye) and/or is expressed clearly.
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The comic makes highly effective use of conventions (e.g. angle and distance, panel layout, guiding the eye) and/or is expressed entirely clearly.
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Application |
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Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts
Using comics techniques to create a cohesive and engaging narrative within the scope of the assignment
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness. The comic may not effectively utilize comics techniques or demonstrate a strong understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness. The comic shows some evidence of applying comics techniques and concepts, but execution may be inconsistent or incomplete
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness. The comic effectively utilizes comics techniques and demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness. The comic showcases a skillful application of comics techniques and a deep understanding of the concepts, resulting in a compelling and impactful narrative
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| Transfer of knowledge and skills
Drawing on learning and reflection to revise the comic |
Demonstrates limited ability to transfer knowledge and skills to new contexts. May struggle to apply new learning and reflection to revise the comic
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Demonstrates some ability to transfer knowledge and skills to new contexts. Can apply new learning and reflection to revise the comic but may need support or guidance
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Demonstrates considerable ability to transfer knowledge and skills to new contexts. Can effectively apply new learning and reflection to revise the comic
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Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and adaptability in transferring knowledge and skills to new contexts. Can skillfully adapt and apply techniques and concepts tor revise the comic
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Making connections
Connecting comics to other subject areas, real-world issues, personal experiences, or broader media literacy concepts |
Makes connections with limited effectiveness. Struggles to see the relevance of comics beyond the immediate assignment or connect it to other areas of learning
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Makes connections with some effectiveness. Can make some basic connections to other subject areas, real-world issues, or personal experiences, but may not fully articulate or explore those connections
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Makes connections with considerable effectiveness. Can clearly articulate connections between comics and other areas of learning, drawing meaningful links to real-world issues, personal experiences, and broader media literacy concepts
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Makes connections with a high degree of insight and sophistication. Demonstrates a deep understanding of how comics intersect with other disciplines, real-world issues, and personal experiences, creating rich and multifaceted connections that enhance the meaning and impact of the comic
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