Nombre: __________________________________
Family Album Rubric (100 points total)
Students will understand and use what they learn (Expectation 1a) . . . to write the text.
Exemplary
Development 10 points
Thorough and creative
of development of the topic
Topic
T (conte
that includes all the
required elements and does
not rely on repetition of
E nt) sentences.
19-20 points
X Vocabulary
Writer creatively uses a
broad range of vocabulary
T accurately.
(40 points) Spelling, 19-20 points
Appropriate use of language
Grammar, & and conventions (grammar,
Syntax usage, mechanics, & spelling)
Students will employ creative thinking skills (Expectation 2a) . . . to create the illustrations.
Students will express knowledge and skills creatively, using technology (Expectation 3b) . . .
to create an engaging final product.
12-14 points
Includes at least 10
I Illustrations
appropriate images that
creatively illustrate the
M album, create an interesting
artistic whole and deepen
A the viewer’s understanding.
3 points
G Transitions are used to
Transitions cleverly connect pages,
E without distracting the
viewer.
S 3 points
(20 points) The size, color, and
Legibility positioning of the text make
it easy to read.
Proficient
8-9 points
Some development of the
topic that includes most of
the required elements and
sometimes relies on
repetition of sentences.
16-18 points
Writer uses varied and
generally appropriate
vocabulary.
16-18 points
Appropriate use of language
and conventions, with a few
minor mistakes.
9-11 points
Includes 8-9 appropriate
images that creatively
illustrate the album. Visual
elements work well together
to add to the viewer’s
understanding.
2 points
If transitions are used, they
do not distract the viewer.
2 points
The text is legible, though
some choices of color, size,
or position make it harder to
read.
Developing
6-7 points
Missing many requirements
and may rely on repetition
of sentences.
12-15 points
Writer uses some apt
vocabulary. Core
vocabulary is used
appropriately.
12-15 points
Appropriate use of language
and conventions, with some
mistakes.
8-5 points
Includes 5-7 appropriate
images that creatively
illustrate the album for the
most part, but some
elements are missing.
1 point
Transitions are distracting to
the viewer.
1 points
In several places, it is
difficult to read the text
because of its color, size, or
position.
Insufficient
Below 6 points
Little or no development of
the topic, missing most of
the requirements.
Below 12 points
Writer uses limited
vocabulary. Vocabulary is
simple and repetitive.
Below 12 points
Inappropriate use of language
and/or serious mistakes in
conventions.
Below 5 points
Includes less than 5 images,
or includes inappropriate
images, or includes images
that do not effectively
illustrate the story.
0 points
Transitions make it difficult
to understand the story.
0 points
In many places, it is difficult
to read the text because of its
color, size, or position.
 14-16 points 11-13 points 8-10 point Below 8 points
A Pronunciatio The author pronounces all The author pronounces most The author pronounces The author makes many
U n
words correctly. words correctly. many words correctly, but
has more than a few
mistakes in pronunciation.

D 4 points 3 points
mistakes in pronunciation.
2 points Below 2 points
I Volume &
The volume and fluency of
the narration make it easy
The volume and fluency of
the narration allow the
The narration is audible, but
either too soft, too fast, or
There is no narration, or the
narration is very difficult to
O Fluency for the viewer to hear and
understand.
viewer to hear and
understand.
too slow to be understood. hear or understand.

(20 points)

 The final due date for this project is Friday, March 18th
 On this day I must receive your final project no later than 2:01 pm.
o A complete final project includes:
 Your Photo Story Album (via email)
 A copy of your paragraphs (types & double-spaced)
 Your rough drafts and peer editing sheets
 Your rubric
Late/incomplete projects will be subject to 10-point deduction per day