Out-of-Class Novel Project Rubric

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this assignment

Creativity and
Originality
Analysis
and
Interpretation
Development
and Completion

Language and
Conventions

Neat and
Colorful

20
WOW! Very Creative and
imaginative; clearly
illustrates writers
connections to text
Reveals an in-depth
analysis and interpretation
of the novel; makes
thoughtful connections
between task and novel
Ideas are clearly and fully
developed by making
effective use of specific
details from the novel; all
parts of the task are
completed with care
Exhibits correct spelling,
grammar, punctuation;
project uses grade
appropriate language and
vivid details from the text
Project is neat and typed,
color is added where
appropriate

15
Creative and original;
illustrates writers connections
to text

10
5
Somewhat creative
Project seems to be a replica of
and original; some connections the book; project is lacking in
made to text
creativity and authenticity

Conveys a thorough
understanding of task and
novel; makes some
connections

Conveys a basic understanding

of the task and the novel;
makes few or weak
connections

Provides a confused or
inaccurate understanding of the
task or the novel; unclear or no
connections

Ideas are clearly and mostly

developed by using specific
details from the novel; all parts
of the task are complete

Ideas are briefly developed

using some details from the
novel; all parts of the task are
complete, but some parts lack
development

Ideas are largely incomplete;

one or more parts of the task
are incomplete

Mostly correct spelling,

grammar, punctuation; uses
appropriate/effective language

Exhibits errors that somewhat

hinder comprehension; some
appropriate/effective

Exhibits many errors that

hinder comprehension; uses
few or no effective words

Some color is present and it is

fairly neat

Project is not typed and, little

color or neatness is resent

Project is not typed and, no

color or neatness is resent

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Author__________________________________________
Genre__________________________________________
Self-Assessment:
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One part of this assignment that needs a little bit more work: ____________________________
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The letter grade I would give this assignment is (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+): ________________
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