Comic Book Rubric (How to Improve in Algebra) for 8B only

CATEGORY 1. Content-Specific 5 The project has clearly presented the problem. It has given numerous specific ways of solving the problem. 4 The project has clearly presented the problem. It has given some specific ways of solving the problem. 3 The project has presented a problem but not clear enough. Few solutions were given and some significant step is missing or unclear. Most of the content is The content is realistic but there is generally true, but one one or two piece/s of piece of information is information that might clearly flawed or be unrealistic. inaccurate. The story contains a The story contains a few creative details few creative details and/or descriptions that and/or descriptions, but contribute to the they distract the story, reader's comprehension it is somewhat difficult and enjoyment of the to understand. project. There is too much There is not quite dialogue and text in enough dialogue or this story, but it is text in this story, but it always clear which is always clear which character is speaking. character is speaking. 2 The project does not present a problem. No useful examples or specific solution was given.

2. Content-General

All content throughout the presentation is realistic.

Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. There is little evidence of creativity in the story. Story is difficult to understand.

3. Creativity

4. Dialogue / Text

5. Illustrations

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's comprehension and enjoyment of the story and the project. There is an appropriate amount of dialogue and text to bring the characters to life and it is always clear which character is speaking. Original illustrations are detailed, attractive, creative, and relate to the text on the page. Title page has a graphic or fancy lettering, has the title, author's name, illustrator's name, and the year. Grammar and usage were correct and contributed to clarity, style and character development. Comic shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.

It is not clear which character is speaking.

Original illustrations Original illustrations Illustrations are not are somewhat detailed, relate to the text on the present OR they are not attractive, and relate to page. original. the text on the page. Title page has the title, Title page has the 3 of Title page has fewer author's name, the 4 required than 3 of the required illustrator's name, and elements. elements. the year.

6. Title Page

7. Grammar and Syntax

8. Originality

Grammar and usage were typically correct and errors did not detract from the presentation. Comic shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.

Grammar and usage were typically correct but errors detracted from presentation. Comic shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness in part of the presentation.

Repeated errors in grammar and usage detracted greatly from the presentation. Comic is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or images and shows very little attempt at original thought.