Ave Maria College
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
HEI Unique Institutional Identifier: 09077
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MAJ 16- Literary Criticism
NAME: ______________________________________
PROGRAM & YEAR ___________________________
Activity No. 1: Graphic Organizer: Summarizing Literary Criticism, Theory, and Literature
Instruction:
1. Use a graphic organizer and summarize what is Literary Criticism, Literary Theory, and Literature.
2. Use short bond paper.
3. Be guided with the rubrics below.
4. Creativity is a MUST.
Criteria Excellent (4)
- Accurate and
comprehensive summaries
of literary criticism,
Content theory, and literature.
- Clearly identifies key
concepts and main ideas.
- Clear and logical
organization of
information.
Organization - Each section flows
seamlessly into the next.
- Well-structured and easy
to follow.
- Skillful integration of
literary criticism and
theory with examples
Integration of
from literature.
Criticism and
- Demonstrates a deep
Theory
understanding of the
relationships between
them.
- Exceptional clarity in
language and expression.
- Cohesive transitions
Clarity and
between ideas and
Cohesion
sections.
- Consistent use of
appropriate terminology.
- Visually appealing and
well-organized.
Visual
- Effective use of colors,
Presentation
fonts, and graphics to
enhance understanding.
- Strong and lasting
impression.
Overall
- Demonstrates a deep
Impact
understanding of the
subject matter.
Graphic Organizer
Good (3)
- Mostly accurate and
comprehensive summaries,
with some minor omissions
or inaccuracies.
- Identifies key concepts and
main ideas.
- Generally clear
organization, with a few
minor disruptions in flow.
- Adequately structured and
mostly easy to follow.
- Adequate integration of
literary criticism and theory
with examples from
literature.
- Shows a basic
understanding of the
relationships between them.
- Clear language and
expression, with minor
instances of ambiguity.
- Transitions are mostly
smooth.
- Adequate use of
appropriate terminology.
- Generally visually
appealing and organized.
- Adequate use of colors,
fonts, and graphics.
- Leaves a positive
impression.
- Demonstrates a good
understanding of the subject
matter.
DATE: _________
SCORE: ________
Fair (2) Poor (1)
- Limited accuracy and - Inaccurate or
completeness in incomplete summaries.
summarizing literary - Fails to identify key
criticism, theory, and concepts and main ideas.
literature.
- Identifies few key
concepts or main ideas.
- Limited organization, - Chaotic organization,
with noticeable making it difficult to
disruptions in flow. follow the content.
- Structure needs - Poorly structured.
improvement.
- Limited integration of - Little to no integration
literary criticism and of literary criticism and
theory with examples theory with examples
from literature. from literature.
- Understanding is - Demonstrates a lack of
unclear. understanding.
- Some clarity issues, - Very unclear language
with frequent instances and expression.
of ambiguity. - Lack of transitions,
- Transitions are abrupt making it challenging to
or unclear. follow the content. -
- Inconsistent use of Inappropriate use of
appropriate terminology. terminology.
- Limited visual appeal - Poor visual appeal and
and organization. organization.
- Needs improvement in - Little to no use of
the use of colors, fonts, colors, fonts, and
and graphics. graphics.
- Leaves a somewhat - Fails to leave a
unclear or weak meaningful impression.
impression. - Limited - Demonstrates a lack of
understanding of the understanding of the
subject matter. subject matter.