Rubric

Keep in mind that 19 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
Photo Essay (1)
Photo Essay (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Ideas
threshold: pts
20 pts Exemplary At least 10 photo images expertly convey and support the essay's thesis. Titles and captions creatively convey a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is thorough.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient At least 10 photo images convey the essay's thesis. Titles and captions communicate a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is complete.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging Few than 10 photo images attempt to convey the essay's thesis. At times the thesis may be unclear. If used, titles and captions do little to provide a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is incomplete.
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20 pts
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Organization
threshold: pts
20 pts Exemplary The layout and design of the essay serve to expertly advance the argument/discussion and reflect thoughtful planning.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The layout and design of the essay are appropriate for the argument/discussion and reflect adequate planning.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The layout and design of the essay attempts, but does little, to enhance the argument/discussion and /or reflect advance thought or planning.
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20 pts
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Cinematic Techniques
threshold: pts
20 pts Exemplary The photographs skillfully use a variety of media production elements that vividly reveal the image's purpose in connection to the argument/discussion.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The photographs adequately use a variety of media production elements that help to reveal the image's purpose in connection to the argument/discussion.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The photographs attempt to use a variety of media production elements; however, the purpose of the image in connection to the argument is unclear at times.
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20 pts
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Reflection
threshold: pts
20 pts Exemplary The reflective text demonstrates a thorough and detailed analysis of the expected audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. In other words, how should the angles, lighting, framing, etc influence the audience? The reflection includes insightful commentary on potential revisions made in order to guide the reader for the author's perspective.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The reflective text demonstrates an adequate analysis of the audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. The reflection includes clear commentary on potential revisions.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The reflective text demonstrates an inadequate analysis of the audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. Commentary on potential revisions is weak or missing.
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20 pts
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Additional Criteria
threshold: pts
20 pts Exemplary Text in captions is a minimum of 3-4 sentences and gives specifics which elaborate on the reasons given. This text is creatively written with sophisticated wording and sentence structure showing unity and clarity for the reader.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient Text in captions is a minimum of 3-4 sentences and gives specifics which elaborate on the reasons given. This text is somewhat creatively written with sophisticated wording and sentence structure does not always show unity and clarity for the reader.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging
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20 pts
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